FUNDRAISING CHAIR

John or the "Merlin" as he is known by the club members has played four years of rugby off and on over the past nine years. He initially began playing rugby while attending UCLA, and logged in two season with the Bruins. He also played a season after college for Santa Monica Rugby Club. Last year Merlin joined Fresno Rugby after being away from the game for a few years. Merlin attended UCLA and received a degree in Political Science. Currently, Merlin works for a marketing and public relations company here in Fresno, called Catalano Fenske & Associates. Merlin works primarily with local businesses, schools, non-profits and the City of Fresno. Merlin and his wife Toni live in Fresno.  Merlin is an area native and is glad to be back in Fresno!