James Miller

Owner of the prestigious Sarasota Polo Club since 2018, James has been a playing member in the club since 2005, and a Ranch Owner Member in the polo community since 2010.  A dedicated polo enthusiast and accomplished equestrian, Miller has been deeply involved in the sport for over two decades. He first began playing polo in the summer of 2000 in Lexington, Kentucky. From 2015 to 2018, he served as President of the Lexington Polo Club.

Beyond polo, James is an accomplished combined driving competitor, having represented the United States on two occasions at the Pairs World Championships. He remains active in the equestrian world as a member of the historic Coaching Club, where he continues to drive carriage horses competitively.

While his professional career is centered on commercial real estate ownership and development, polo has evolved into his true passion. Under his leadership, the Sarasota Polo Club has grown significantly in stature and is widely regarded as one of the premier polo venues in the United States, known for its high-level competition, beautiful grounds, and vibrant polo community. Through his commitment both as a player and as a club owner, James continues to play a pivotal role in elevating the profile of polo in America.

Paige Lautzenheiser

Paige joined the Sarasota Polo Club in 2018, and was promoted to Director of Operations in 2019. You can find her running around on Sunday’s, but don’t be afraid to stop her and introduce yourself! She has since been promoted to Vice President of Operations, and is looking forward to a fabulous 2026 Season of Sarasota Polo!

Mason Wroe

Mason joined the Sarasota Polo Club as Director of Polo in 2019, to cultivate and grow the sport both on and off the field. Mason enjoys bringing fun, competitive polo to the Sarasota Polo Club and Lakewood Ranch communities.

Basil Lowell

A New England native, Basil has spent 13 years in Florida as a golf course superintendent and turf expert on both the East and West Coasts. He has prepared turf and facilities for many PGA Tour events, including the 2017 PGA Championship. He joined the Sarasota Polo Club team in the summer of 2023, intending to bring Mr. Miller’s vision of greater conditions to the fields and facilities. If you hadn’t noticed, Basil is never standing still for long. Even when not racing around the facilities in his golf cart on Sundays, he spends every free minute with his wonderful wife Stacy and chasing his two active sons.

Blake Frey

Blake joined our team as Director of Sales and is looking forward to making a positive impact on our team. Blake is a Lakewood Ranch native and graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University. If you’re interested in sponsorship, event sales or advertisement, don’t be afraid to email Blake!

Crystal Dionne

Crystal Dionne, originally from Northeast Connecticut, brings a lifetime of hospitality experience to every role she takes on. With more than twenty years as a bartender specialist and extensive experience in bar management, she has built a reputation for exceptional service, professionalism, and a true passion for creating memorable guest experiences.

In 2024, Crystal relocated to the west coast of Florida, where she continues her work in the hospitality industry while also launching her real estate career. Known for her strong work ethic, warm personality, and ability to connect effortlessly with people, she is committed to serving her community in both fields with the same dedication and enthusiasm that have defined her career for over two decades.

Nicholas Chavez

Nick joined the Sarasota Polo Club Field Staff in 2012 and had been working for SMR for 12 years before that on the golf course. He has been a vital part of the team ever since. Nick, an outdoorsman, loves the atmosphere of the horses, the Polo fields, and the people. When he’s not at the Polo grounds, he spends most of his free time with his family or watching an old action movie, but on Sundays, you’ll likely find him in the end zone, flagging the polo match!

Tyler Davis

Tyler joined the Field Staff team in 2021. Since he was little, he has always been around the Sarasota Polo grounds thanks to his father, who frequently brought him to work. When Tyler is not working on the Polo grounds, he is on the water fishing or throwing a good horseshoe at the local pits. Tyler loves to work around the horses, learning about turfgrass management and, most importantly, with all the great people.

Fenel Saintil

No task is too important to Fenel; his focus is so serious that you have to make him laugh to see his smile. Fenel, since leaving Haiti, has lived in Chile and Mexico, while working in construction, landscaping, and the laundry business. When not fixing something around the club, Fenel spends as much time as he can with his wife and daughter.

Bruno Unel

In the short time Bruno has been a part of the team, his passion for preparing the fields for polo is immense. While in his birth country, he worked in construction, and for five years as a border security on the Haiti and Dominican Republic border. A family man of three wonderful children, he enjoys learning English, eating fine tacos and playing soccer. 

Feugens Daniel

Originally from Haiti, Feugens left when he was 24. Since then, he has spent parts of his life in Chile, Mexico, and now Sarasota. Always wearing a smile, he brings not only his hard work ethic but also his experience in agriculture and a touch of landscaping. When not at the club, he enjoys playing his drums and eating great food.  

Leonidas Tsosie

Leondas Tsosie, originally from Window Rock, Arizona—the capital of the Navajo Nation—brings a rich cultural background and a passion for service to his work. He studied Theology and Cultural Studies at Cairn University in Pennsylvania and is now the newest addition to the Field Staff team. An avid outdoorsman, Leo spends his free time fishing, exploring new trails, and discovering the beauty of the natural world. A devoted coffee enthusiast, he’s always on the hunt for fresh blends to fuel his day. Before relocating to Florida with his wife, Abby, Leo worked with Universal Engineering Services. And if you ever want to get him talking, bring up horses—his enthusiasm will take it from there.

Josh Shelton

Josh Shelton is a 2-Goal polo professional and USPA Umpire LLC certified umpire. Josh began playing at a young age in Wichita, KS and has been playing at the Sarasota Polo Club since 2010. Josh has played at clubs all over the country – including Kansas, Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Texas, Kentucky, South Carolina – as well as many clubs in south Florida. He’s even travelled to India to play for Team USA. Josh has played in every level of polo that the Sarasota Polo Club offers.  His focus and passion at SPC is coaching and organizing the Sunshine League, as well as umpiring.

Ashlie Osburg

Ashlie Osburg has been the Director of the Sarasota Polo School since 2021.  In just a few years, she has grown the business from a handful of students to dozens of regular and eager students— many of whom had never ridden at all before meeting her! Each week, students of all ages and backgrounds come together to learn polo and in the process learn horsemanship, leadership, responsibility, and teamwork.  Ashlie doesn’t just offer lessons like other riding schools — she organizes “lunch and learns” with professional polo players, multi-day clinics for swing analysis and polo strategy to hone techniques. Prior to becoming the Director of the Sarasota Polo School, she was a horse trainer and groom at multiple polo farms in Tennessee, Texas, and Florida. Ashlie goes above and beyond to develop her students by encouraging them to strive for goals beyond what they would ever dream to set for themselves. Without her steadfast work and love of the sport, the community of people who enjoy polo would merely be on the sidelines watching polo during the regular polo season from December to April. With Ashlie’s student players, she has built a community of like-minded students and friends. Ashlie is making a difference in the lives of the people who come to Sarasota Polo School and creating a cadre of future polo players. Ashlie is a graduate of the University of Kentucky, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Equine Studies.  She and her husband, Neil Osburg, a professional polo player, live in Myakka City along with their 1-year-old daughter, 3 dogs, a cat, and of course, many horses.

Bradley Hendrix

A professional polo announcer for 17 years, the 2026 Season will be Bradley’s sixth year with the Sarasota Polo Club. During our off-season, he announces at Brandywine Polo Club in Toughkenamon, Pennsylvania and he Meadow Brook Polo Club in Long Island, New York. When he is not announcing polo, Bradley hosts trivia shows and DJs. He also volunteers for several charities throughout the year and spends his free time hiking.