PBA Alumni

Dana (DeBerry) DiSalvo, a 2005 PBA graduate, and her husband Gary DiSalvo recently launched Popticals, a premium sunglasses company that offers exceptional quality and unique portability! The company was launched in the fall of 2023 to acclaim earning solid reviews in Golf Digest, Forbes, ESPN, GearJunkie and more, in addition to being nominated at the PGA Show as a finalist in The International Network of Golf’s (ING) Industry Award program in the “Product Ingenuity” category. Dana and Gary grew up in the Treasure Coast, but currently reside in St. Louis, Missouri, with their three children, Emma (16), Jack (14) and Luke (7). Learn more about Popticals here: https://popticals.com

Congratulations to PBA alumnus A.J. Titus for releasing his first book, The List: Lessons from a Father. The book includes wisdom from A.J.’s father, Ray Titus, and grandfather, J.J. Prendamano. Ray Titus is United Franchise Group CEO, and J.J. Prendamano was United Franchise Group’s general manager. A.J. serves as president of United Franchise Group and Signarama.

⚾ 🏟️ Looking for a little fun next weekend?
Gather your family and join PBA faculty & staff as we watch the Jupiter Hammerheads take on the Bradenton Marauders! Reserve your tickets and find out more here: https://bit.ly/3FpFdiy Can’t wait to see you in the stands!

✝️ Happy Easter, Sailfish family! Hear from Dr. Schwinn as she reflects on the meaning of Christ's resurrection, "As we walk, talk and pray (not just in this Easter season, but throughout our days), I pray we will fully grasp the reality of Christ’s resurrection and its meaning for our lives. May we all rejoice in fellowship with our risen Lord, listening to God’s Word and Spirit, responding to His leading and sharing the remarkable news yet remaining true: that our Lord is risen, indeed". Read more: https://bit.ly/3OdmAlX

Don't miss your chance to hear from Ben Stuart, pastor of Passion City Church in Washington, D.C, as he shares again at Christival at 7 p.m. tonight and 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. tomorrow, Thursday! Stuart's teaching is based on his new book, Rest and War, and focuses on equipping Christians to fight sin and pursue goodness. “You’ve been set free into a fight,” Stuart said. “You’re in a war, but now you have the ability to fight well.” Read more here: https://bit.ly/3uljaVe

We can't wait to celebrate PBA alum Emmanuel McNeely as he receives the 2021 Young Alumni Award at the Ga***rd Texan Resort and Convention Center. Co-founder of the Dr. M.D. Project, McNeely hopes to increase the number of underrepresented minorities who successfully pursue degrees in medicine. Dallas, here we come! 🤠 ✈️ Be sure to RSVP to the reception here: https://bit.ly/33Ip49S

Shereena Coleman gave up her life in corporate America to earn her master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling at PBA. She is now combining her education and compassion to serve those in Liberia who have experienced years of violence and civil war. Read more of her moving story here: https://bit.ly/3AHbak9

We're coming to Dallas Feb. 12 to celebrate Emmanuel McNeely, PBA Alum and 2021 Young Alumni Award winner! 🤠 ✈️ We are excited to hang out with local PBA'ers and get a sneak peek into the future of the University with Dr. Schwinn. All Sailfish—past, present & future—are welcome! Find out all the details here: https://bit.ly/33Ip49S

🎪 🎡 Don't miss PBA's Night at the Fair, next week on January 20! Tickets are $20 a person and include admissions to the Fair, an unlimited ride wristband and a special meet and greet with the PBA community at the Hospitality Center. Learn more and buy tickets here: https://bit.ly/3Gn1fm3

Join us for a day of service on January 17, along with faculty and students, as we partner with the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County to serve and honor Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy! Sign up to volunteer here: https://bit.ly/3FfkGM4

Alumni, students and the whole PBA community are invited to the South Florida Fair on January 20! Tickets are $20 a person and include admissions to the Fair and an unlimited ride wristband. Join us at 7:30 p.m. for a special PBA gathering at the Expo Theater. 🎡 Hope to see you there!! Get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/31sKlD6