When assembling the BCA Pool League, Mark Griffin had only one name in mind for his Chief Operating Officer (COO) -- David Vandenberghe.

As a player, David started with straight pool and one pocket on 9-foot tables, moved to 9-Ball and 8-Ball on coin-ops, and learned snooker as he traveled in Canada. He later studied 3-Cushion Billiards, eventually playing in national events.

David has been in the billiards industry since the 1960’s and he has had an unwavering dedication to the future growth of billiards. From the 60’s into the 80’s, he built a growing billiard equipment sales and service company, eventually serving much of Northern Illinois. To improve playing conditions for hundreds of new players, he became an amusement machine operator specializing in pool tables. His search for better custom cues eventually led David to build cues with Ray Schuler and Craig Peterson in Chicago.

David has always had a passion for pool tournaments. He was captivated by the action at the Johnston City All-Arounds and mesmerized by the champions at the BCA U.S. Opens of the 60’s and 70’s. He eventually directed over 100 pool tournaments, including national amateur and pro events for APA and Camel Pro Billiards Series.

He has also worked quietly behind the scenes to promote our great sport. He served the American Poolplayers Association during the 80’s and 90’s, first as a League Operator and then as National Tournament Director. David was promoted to APA Vice President and managed the company with dedication and professionalism during his final six years of service there. He administered a men’s pro tour as the first Executive Director of the Professional Billiards Association in the 80’s, and graduated to the marketing (including sponsorship strategies) of pro events as advisor to the Pro Billiards Tour and the Camel Pro Billiards Series in the 90’s.

David has always pursued many other interests, including auto racing, scuba diving, and hiking. In auto racing, he has faithfully followed Formula 1 Grand Prix racing since his first U.S. Grand Prix in 1969, and he served as a team manager in the SCCA Can-Am pro racing series in the 80’s.

He has worked with Mark Griffin for several years, first as National Accounts Manager for Diamond Vending & Promotions and currently as Chief Operating Officer for BCA Pool Leagues. David’s dedication to the future of our sport will never fade, and he will always remain true to our goal: “…To create and improve opportunities for pool players of all abilities through fair governance and equitable policies.”

In the mid 1970’s the notorious pool bug attached itself to Glenna. At that time Glenna was living in Las Vegas and thought it might be fun to get out and socialize by learning to play pool. From that day forward, as with most of us at the BCA Pool League, pool has become an integral part of our lives.

At that time Glenna held a position with the telephone company in Las Vegas for over seven years as a Fraud Investigator. Her duties were vast and required extreme confidentiality and discretion. In her position, Glenna honed her people skills and perfected her professionalism. Being an extremely demanding and stressful position, Glenna decided to participate in a pool league and found this outlet to be a great countermeasure to her demanding position. A new opportunity presented itself in Alaska and Glenna held a position with GMAC as an account representative for 15 years further enhancing her people skills.

For the 15 years Glenna held this position, she also became more and more involved in the billiard industry. Glenna has participated in many facets of pool from player to BCA Team Captain. She also served on the BCA Rules Committee in Anchorage Alaska.

Glenna has a complete understanding and working knowledge of the BCA systems and has demonstrated a desire to remain in the industry she has participated in for 25 years. Her knowledge and skills of the BCA Pool League are irreplaceable and remain valuable assets for our organization.

Bill’s exposure to the “pool world” began in Anchorage Alaska at age 17. From that early start, Bill has worn many hats in the industry and has experienced countless accomplishments.

For instance, Bill is a BCA Master Player and has a top 5 finish at the BCA team event. One of his most memorable moments in pool is when he had a top run of 138 balls in straight pool in the mid 1980’s. Along with his playing ability and general knowledge of pool, he has won over 20 Alaska State billiard titles.

Bill’s exposure to pool doesn’t stop there. In the mid 1980’s he served a referee for the USPPA organization and has also served as Final’s referee at the Reno Open. In addition, Bill was an official Alaska State Tour Referee and Tour Director with heavy experience in running and promoting literally hundreds of tournaments. Along with his referee duties, Bill has extensive training and knowledge with rules interpretation and implementation.

In his earlier years, Bill worked at Great American Billiards in Sacramento as a counterman learning the ins and outs of room management. He also became a table mechanic working in Florida for Robertson Billiard Supply and in California for Rebco Pool Tables. Bill’s 35-year commitment to the billiard industry is indisputable. He has surrounded most of his adult life with our sport illustrating his compassion for a continued involvement in billiards.

Once again, Mark Griffin’s commitment to the BCA Pool League is evident. He will continue to surround the league players and tournament participants with the best personnel available to insure future growth for the BCA Pool League.

Bill embraces the leadership goals of the BCA Pool League and their mission statement…to create and improve opportunities for all pool players through fair governance and equitable policies.