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Executive Director

Jessica has been involved with Marin Bocce since 2012 as both a player and staff member. A Marin County native and graduate of St. Ignatius College Preparatory, she was a Junior Pro Tennis Player and an NCAA basketball player. Jessica has won numerous in-house and USBF tournaments and serves as President of the United States Bocce Federation (Western Sector), promoting bocce on a national level and fostering youth involvement in the sport. She has played in the Friday night league for 13 years and, as Executive Director, blends her love for community and sports. Jessica also offers a variety of clinics and private bocce lessons, sharing her expertise and passion for the game with players of all levels. Off the court, she enjoys staying active, tackling creative DIY projects, and spending quality time with her wife, Eve, their family, and friends.

Weekend Staff

Night Staff

Day Staff

President

Vice President

Treasurer

Jeff has been a resident of Marin for over 50 years and is a San Rafael High Bulldog, Alumni. For the past three years, he’s been a passionate bocce player, enjoying various evening teams and the vibrant atmosphere of Marin Bocce.  As Board Treasurer, Jeff is committed to maintaining the long-term financial sustainability of Marin Bocce. With a background in commercial real estate, marketing, and property management, Jeff brings useful experience and insights to the board. Outside of bocce, Jeff treasures family time, especially with grandkids, hitting the gym and hiking, and having great back yard BBQ’s with friends and family.

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Brent, who plays on a Friday night B League team called Alotta Ricotta, comes from a lawn bowling family (including national championships) and took up bocce in 2018 after being encouraged by his former County of Marin coworker, Patti Bassett. Brent worked as a newspaper journalist for 25 years, including 13 years at the Marin Independent Journal. He’s now a public information officer for the County of Marin. On the MBF Board, he focuses on efforts to improve publicity and marketing. He and his wife, team captain Edie, live in on the west side of Novato.

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Board Member

Braden Levine, a proud Marin native, has been a dedicated member of the Marin Bocce Federation for over a decade. As a captain and key player of the Friday night team Bruce Bochy Balls, he also occasionally competes in in-house tournaments. Braden joined the MBF Board to give back to the organization that has brought him so much joy, and to help ensure its long-term success. Professionally, Braden serves as the Director of Sales at Sun First Solar, a leading solar installation company based in San Rafael. When he’s not on the bocce courts, Braden loves spending time with his wife and two young sons, coaching little league, traveling to Las Vegas to cheer on the Raiders, playing golf, and snowboarding.

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Secretary

Mike Manowski is a seasoned professional and active member of the Marin County community.  A dedicated bocce player for six years, Mike plays with the Pallino Pirati on Monday nights and Dodici Punti on Wednesday nights.  Passionate about organizational sustainability, Mike serves on the board, contributing to strategic planning and ensuring regulatory compliance to sustain a vibrant future. Outside of bocce, Mike works as a Chief Technology Officer, leveraging expertise to drive innovation.  In his free time, Mike enjoys gardening, traveling, and exploring California's renowned wine country.  A true advocate for both work and play.

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