Carrie serves as the Chief Executive Officer of First Tee – Greater San Antonio, providing leadership and oversight for the entire organization. With 18 years of experience in the golf industry followed by five years in enterprise technology sales at Rackspace, Carrie’s path back to First Tee reflects a deep commitment to giving back to the game and the next generation of young people. Leading First Tee has been a natural calling and an opportunity to combine purpose, leadership, and service.

A lifelong golfer, Carrie played collegiate golf at Purdue University as a member of the women’s golf team. Originally from Bartlett, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago, she has been with First Tee for six years and continues to be driven by the impact the organization has on participants and families.

Carrie’s favorite part about working at First Tee is the people — both the participants and the team. She values watching young people grow and thrive on and off the golf course, made possible by a dedicated staff that pours heart and passion into developing the next generation.

To connect with Carrie, reach out at [email protected].

Kellen serves as the Chief Development Officer at First Tee – Greater San Antonio, overseeing development, HR, IT, accounting, and the many moving pieces that help keep the organization running behind the scenes. A San Antonio native and graduate of Texas Tech University, Kellen has worked in the sports industry since the age of 17, with experience spanning golf, collegiate athletics, and youth development.

Growing up, Kellen played a variety of sports throughout high school and was once called “the best basketball player of the previous century” according to some hometown legends, at least.

Since joining First Tee in 2021, Kellen’s favorite part about the role has been combining passions for golf, sports, business, and helping kids grow through meaningful opportunities.

To connect with Kellen, reach out at [email protected].

Nikki serves as the Executive Assistant to the CEO at First Tee – Greater San Antonio, supporting organizational operations through donor relations, Board of Directors engagement, and donor engagement initiatives. A retired Air Force veteran with 22 years of military service, Nikki brings a strong background in leadership, organization, and strategic support to the team.

Originally born in Lewiston, Maine, Nikki grew up all over the country as part of a military family before joining the Air Force herself while her father was still serving in the Army. She earned her undergraduate degree in Math and Philosophy from Boston University and later completed a Master’s degree in Strategic Intelligence from American Military University.

Since joining First Tee in May 2023, Nikki’s favorite part about the organization has been the people, from participants and families to staff, board members, volunteers, coaches, and donors. She believes it truly takes a village to achieve First Tee’s mission and values being part of a community dedicated to impacting young people.

To connect with Nikki, reach out at [email protected].

Lindsey serves as the Marketing Manager at First Tee – Greater San Antonio, overseeing social media, email marketing, website content, advertising, and overall marketing efforts. Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Lindsey graduated from Youngstown State University, where she was a Division I women’s basketball player while also building a career in sports media and communications.

With experience across professional, collegiate, and youth sports in both coaching and marketing roles, Lindsey combines a passion for sports with storytelling and community impact. In addition to competing at the Division I level, Lindsey has also coached basketball, continuing a lifelong connection to athletics and mentorship.

Since joining First Tee in 2026, Lindsey’s favorite part about the role has been highlighting participants’ growth and sharing their stories with the community.

To connect with Lindsey, reach out at [email protected].

Jay serves as the Director of Program Operations at First Tee – Greater San Antonio, overseeing all program operations as well as community and school partnerships. A PGA Member with decades of experience in golf instruction, coaching, and player development, Jay has built a career centered around growing the game and mentoring young athletes.

Originally from Ames, Iowa, Jay attended the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where he was a two-time All Sun Belt Conference golfer and the 1991 Sun Belt Conference Individual Champion. His playing career also included participation on the PGA Tour and Hogan Tour. Throughout his professional career, Jay has served as the Head Men’s Golf Coach at Iowa State University, owned and operated Cyclone Golf Camps and Collegiate Prep Golf Academy, and worked as a Lead Instructor for Turner Golf Group.

Since joining First Tee in March 2026, Jay’s favorite part about the role has been working with kids and sharing his passion for the game of golf.

To connect with Jay, reach out at [email protected].

Mallory serves as a Program Specialist at First Tee – Greater San Antonio, overseeing parent communication, lesson planning, coaching, and participant surveys. Originally from New Orleans, Louisiana, Mallory brings a lifelong connection to First Tee and a passion for youth development through golf.

A graduate of Millsaps College and former Division III women’s golfer, Mallory first joined First Tee as a participant in the New Orleans chapter, where she spent nine years in the program before becoming a coach for five years. She recently joined the San Antonio chapter in 2026, continuing her journey of giving back to the game that helped shape her.

Mallory’s favorite part about working at First Tee is seeing participants improve both their golf skills and life skills while watching them grow into amazing young people.

To connect with Mallory, reach out at [email protected].