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Who We Are
The DFC senior leadership team brings decades of experience in recreation programming and management, and are dedicated to creating fun, positive experiences for all members and guests.
Feel free to reach out to any or all staff with your questions and feedback. We’d love to hear from you and we look forward to seeing you around the DFC!
Senior Leadership
CHRISTOPHER JAQUES
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Chris joined the DFC in September 2022 and has held roles at a variety of the local Triangle clubs, including stints at both the Farm (2005-2014) and Hollow Rock Racquet & Swim Club (2015-2022). Chris has lived in the Durham / Chapel Hill area for his entire life and enjoys everything this region offers. You can find Chris around town with his wife, Sarah Catherine and their pup Chester Jones. Chris welcomes any and all conversations and is looking to make your DFC experience impeccable!
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Patti Allen
Office Manager
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matt nicholson
director of raqcuet sports
Matt joined the DFC team in April 202r as the tennis and pickleball director.
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Lisa Hinkle
fitness & Wellness Coordinator
Lisa joined the DFC team in October of 2021. She previously worked for Duke at the Center for Living Campus (2001-2004) before moving to SAS Institute for 17 years (2004-2021) where she was an assistant manager of fitness. She is happy to be back at Duke where she can use her Master's degree daily to help members and their families find the joy and benefits of fitness and wellness. You can find Lisa teaching classes, personal training clients, planning all our fitness and wellness offerings, answering questions about our fitness center and more all while smiling and having fun! She shares her love of sports, nature, and being active with her husband and high school aged son.
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Joanna Bertram
Youth & Family Program Coordinator
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RUssell Quade
Aquatics Director & Facilities Coordinator
Russell joined the DFC team in May 2023 as the Summer Pool Manager and Facilities Assistant.
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Ray Neace
Head Tennis Professional
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LISA Purtell
SPECIAL PROJECTS
Lisa joined the DFC team in May 2022 as a special projects coordinator and front desk receptionist. You will often find her on the tennis and pickleball courts, participating in clinics, social play or USTA league. Lisa and her family moved to Durham in August 2021 from the Baltimore area. She has two children. They enjoy going to Duke sporting events and walking their dog Cassie on various trails in the area.