I serve as Chief Program Officer for First Tee – Phoenix, where I use golf as a platform to help shape programs that build character, instill positive values, teach life skills, and empower young people across Maricopa County.

With more than twenty years of experience in amateur and professional sports, I have dedicated my career to educating and mentoring athletes, supporting athletic organizations, and advancing safe, fair, and values-driven participation in sport. Most recently, I served as Chief Executive Officer of Drug Free Sport International, where I led a multinational team, guided organizational strategy, expanded programming, and oversaw operations. I am a member of the Missouri Bar and obtained my law degree from the University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Law.

Although I am not originally from Arizona, my connection to the Maricopa County region grew through my work with MLB spring training facilities, Arizona State University, the University of Arizona, and the WM Phoenix Open. I developed a deep appreciation for the area’s energy, diverse communities, natural resources, and year-round golf, which led me to make my home in Fountain Hills. Outside of work, you will often find me exploring Arizona’s hiking trails, enjoying a round of golf, or cooling off in the pool with our Great Pyrenees – who is still getting acclimated to the Arizona summers!