Jason Gilbert is a Realtor with Coldwell Banker Island Properties and works in sales at Sea Maui Charters.

WEST MAUI — Lahaina Junior Golf Association’s Board of Directors has selected Jason Gilbert as its new executive director effective this month.

The nonprofit association serves West Maui to cultivate a passion for golf among youth and build a community of athletes that includes nearly 100 student golfers.

Gilbert’s responsibilities include expansion of the association’s fundraising and sponsorship programs, managing coaches, serving as tournament director during the July through December season and scholarship program management.

“Jason will inspire the love of golf amongst West Maui keiki and will lead our plans to optimize our programs, continually improve service to members and their families, and share the love of golf and its best practices,” said Joel Navarro, LJGA board president.

Born and raised in Northern California, Gilbert has played golf since he was three years old.

He was an active member in junior golf associations throughout his childhood and became a clinic instructor to youth at age 12. He served as a golf pro at California Resorts, Monterey Peninsula Country Club and Northern California Golf Association, where he was a tournament administrator.

As a member of Youth on Course, he helped to administer and promote a youth caddie program and supported the scholarship program.

Gilbert served as Head Girls Golf Coach at Stevenson School in Pebble Beach for more than a decade, leading the team to strong finishes and winning multiple league titles.

Established in 2011, Lahaina Junior Golf Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that is committed to the advancement of Maui’s children who play golf.

It relies on the generosity of its donors to offer its programs and services. Fees cover only a portion of operations costs.

LJGA’s work cultivates a new generation of golf enthusiasts to embrace the outdoors, walk the green and share in friendship. Lahaina Junior Golf Association supports diversity, inclusion and accessibility for all West Maui kids, ages 8-18, who have a curiosity and passion for the sport.