Jesse Brookreson '94

“The only McDevitt golfer to have won the individual Catholic League Championship.”

Those are among the key words that both of his nominators used to describe Jesse Brookreson, Class of 1994.  And, while that alone would be enough to make Jesse a worthy nominee, there’s much more of which he and we may be proud.

Born in St. Louis, Missouri, and raised in St. Hilary’s parish in Huntingdon Valley, Jesse was introduced to the game of golf by his father, an accomplished player and widely respected champion.  While he competed in baseball, football, basketball, swimming, and lacrosse, as well, it was on the links that his father helped him learn the importance of being a gentleman who embodies the core values of honesty, integrity, respect, and sportsmanship.  Jesse’s skills were honed at Huntingdon Valley Country Club and the Golf Association of Philadelphia.

Forensics, the Latin and Italian Clubs, the Royal Masque, Student Council, and the World Affairs Club all benefited from Jesse’s time and talents during his years on Royal Avenue, during which he also caddied at Huntingdon Valley and played CYO basketball at Our Lady Help of Christians.   And still he found time – thankfully – for our Golf Team.

Jesse earned All-Catholic honors in his sophomore, junior, and senior years, and was named Captain by Coach Sue Reilly for senior year, as well.  In that same year, he earned the individual Catholic League Championship with a score of 76, the only McDevitt golfer ever to have achieved that distinction.

At our mutual alma mater, La Salle University, as a J. Wood Platt Caddie Scholarship recipient, Jesse earned his Bachelor of Science degree as a business and finance major in 1998.  He continued his competitive career, again leading his team in the role of Captain as a senior.  His career in the financial markets began that same year with his internship at the Philadelphia Stock Exchange.  Jesse currently serves as Senior Vice President for Investments at Great Oak Investment Management of Raymond James in Doylestown.

As one of his nominators states clearly, “Jesse…demonstrates the highest standards of family, faith, and integrity on a daily basis.”  Jesse and his family are active members of St. Robert Bellarmine Parish, where he serves as Eucharistic Minister and on the Parish Finance Committee.  Externally, Jesse is a member and past president of the Rotary Club of Hatboro and the Knights of Columbus, Council 17887, and still manages to find time for hunting, fishing, music, and cooking and….now what was that other thing...don't tell me, it’ll come to me…oh, yeah, golf.

With thanks to his nominators John Boyce, Class of 1991, and Drew O’Neill, Class of 1987, and to Jesse’s wife Molly for all the information she shared, please join our Athletic Hall of Fame as we welcome the Class of 1994’s Jesse Brookreson.