Our Board Members
President
Fifteen years ago, Larry Clayman’s journey with Marin Bocce began when his friend, Vaidis, invited him to join a neighborhood team on Monday nights. That invitation led him to 550 B Street and a lifelong connection to the bocce community.
As a board member, Larry is passionate about giving back to an organization that fosters fun, competition, and camaraderie for players of all ages. He values the friendships he’s made, the exercise, and the social interaction bocce provides. Larry is proud to work alongside a dedicated board and looks forward to many more years with the Marin Bocce community.
Vice President
Originally from London, England, Steve has a background in construction and carpentry and currently works as a Maintenance Director for a Tiburon HOA. He and his partner, Gina Silvestri, joined Marin Bocce in 2006 as rookies, quickly developing a passion for the game. Over the years, he has competed in and won various tournaments, including the Men's Singles. He joined the MBF Board in 2022 to contribute to the organization's success and facility upkeep. A former youth soccer coach, referee, and board member, he now enjoys bocce, fishing, and playing alongside former players he once coached.
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.
Board Member
Rich Nave Jr. helped bring Marin Bocce to life as the contractor who built the facility and has played every season since its inception. For over three decades, he has been a key resource for facility maintenance and operations and is the head of the Facilities and Grounds Committee for Marin Bocce.
Rich is the co-founder and Vice President of Energy Wise America and runs Nave Brothers Enterprises. He has two beautiful daughters and one grandson, a passion for space exploration, enjoys duck hunting, and loves fixing things. He currently plays on Marin Sanitary in the Thursday night league, continuing his long-standing connection to the bocce community.
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.
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.
Board Member
Dan Crowl has been playing bocce for 15 years. You can find him playing on Monday nights with Bocceholics and on Wednesday nights with the Bay City Rollers. Dan joins the board as a financial professional, working more than 20 years in the finance and accounting field. He brings financial expertise with an eye on fundraising to help our organization thrive into the future. Dan enjoys time with his family and grandkids as well as tournament bocce and investing in crypto.
Board Member
Maria Narayan joined the MBF Board in April 2024 and chairs the Compliance Committee, overseeing legal and HR matters. A retired labor law attorney and litigator, she now works part-time as a psychotherapist.
Maria has played bocce at MBF since 1998, winning numerous local and regional tournaments, a National Gold Medal in Women’s PRV Singles, and several team Gold Medals. She has twice represented the USA at the World Championships in Italy. After a break from bocce, she now plays in the Monday night league, bringing her passion and experience back to the courts.
Board Member
Todd Meyer is a founding board member of Marin Bocce and an active participant in the community, playing on Monday nights and dropping in as he pleases. Marin Bocce holds a special place in his heart, and in rejoining the board, he is committed to upholding its tradition as a welcoming gathering place for socialization and fun. He is dedicated to maintaining MBF’s world-class facility as a shining example of what a community- based organization with great vision can achieve.
Todd is the co-founder and President of Energy Wise America, a company focused on improving energy efficiency for commercial organizations. A lifelong Michigan Wolverine fan, he has been a Marin resident for the past 35 years. Outside of bocce, Todd enjoys swimming, making wine, and is a self-proclaimed Beach Boys fanatic.