The 2026 Board of Governors
The Shield Foundation is guided by a Board or Governors of Washington Golf & Country Club members and past presidents who generously volunteer their time, expertise, and leadership tp support our mission—caring for our employees and preserving the Club’s rich legacy.
Harry Thomas
Chairman
Past President, WGCC
Wealth Management Advisor (retired)
Northwestern Mutual Investment Services
Milwaukee, WI
(Term Expires 9/30/2026)
Karla Palmer
Secretary
Attorney/Shareholder
Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, PC
Washington, DC
(Term Expires 9/30/2028)
Randy Anderson
Treasurer
Past President, WGCC
Retired President and CEO, Current Board Member
National Capital Bank
Washington, DC
(Term Expires 9/30/2026)
John Burlingame
Past President, WGCC
Attorney/Partner
Squire Patton Boggs
Washington, DC
(Term Expires 9/30/2028)
Brigen Winters
Past President, WGCC
Attorney/Principal
Groom Law Group
Washington, DC
(Term Expires 9/30/2026)
Jeffrey Leiter
Attorney/Shareholder
Bassman, Mitchell, Alfano & Leiter, Chtd.
Washington, DC
(Term Expires 9/30/2026)
J. Lawrence Murray
Attorney/Co-Owner, (retired)
LIghthouse Title Insurance
Arlington, VA
(Term Expires 9/30/2028)
Stewardship. Leadership. Legacy.
Our Board brings diverse experience and a shared commitment to the values of WGCC. Together, they ensure The Shield Foundation continues it’s vital work for our people and the history we are honored to preserve.