About Us

      Seattle NextGenBridge began our school bridge  program in 4 Seattle Public Middle Schools,  partnering with Seattle Parks and Recreations Community Learning Centers. These schools continue with SNGB as we’ve expanded to include  more schools.
   SNGB incorporates  the American Contract Bridge League (ACBL) School Bridge Lesson Series Program which is designed to bring the joy of bridge to young people. This fully funded program is sponsored by the ACBL and includes teacher stipends and free textbooks to all participating students.
     Our Board of Directors includes leaders from the Seattle  bridge community, Unit 446, who tirelessly donate their time to insure excellent opportunities for students to learn our great game. All Board members are master level players who actively participate in every aspect of our program to bring bridge to the kids.  We  have varied bridge backgrounds and experience.  Some of us teach in the schools, supervise and direct our annual  SNGB School Bridge League Tournament. Others are Club owners, directors and managers. We are pleased to introduce our Board of Directors.
[Anne L. Farmer]

Anne L. Farmer

[Steve Lewis]

Steve Lewis

Steve Lewis learned bridge in college. He has a PhD in biophysics. He is currently retired from the software industry.
[Barbara Nist]

Barbara Nist

Barbara Nist runs the Mercer Island Bridge Club

[Patti McCallum]

Patti McCallum

Patti McCallum has been playing bridge since being a teenager but started duplicate bridge in 1981. She has been an accredited instructor and certified director since 1988. She has taught all levels of bridge from rank beginners to Silver Life-masters. She is on the Seattle unit 446 board as well as the Next-Genbridge board.
Ann Romeo
Don Logerwell
John Weinberg
[Shirley M. Johnson]

Shirley M. Johnson

Born: St. Louis, MO
Married 44 years to Henry P. Johnson
Two daughters: Sherry A. Johnson
Pamela Y. Johnson
BA degree -- University of Washington
MLS degree—University of Southern California
Taught Junior High School – 6 years
School Librarian—6 years
Community College Librarian—19 years
ABA certified Director
ABA and ACBL certified Teacher
[Bill Bumpas]

Bill Bumpas

Bill grew up in a bridge playing family but did not start playing until college where I enjoyed a daily game after supper. Overtime, many new conventions and guidelines appeared as the game has progressed. Learning these new things and using them has been a great pleasure and I enjoy passing that knowledge on to the next generation of players.