WIGF PROGRAM 2024

29th National Women's Collegiate Golf Championship

Presented by ARCIS GOLF

Hosted by the Women In Golf Foundation, Inc.

April 1 – 3, 2024

TheGolfClubatCincoRanch

Katy, TX

Schedule of Events

SUNDAY MARCH 31, 2024

4:00 – 5:30 pm PGA TOUR SUPERSTORE WELCOME EVENT – COLLEGIATE TEAMS AND GUEST 24743 KATY FWY, KATY, TEXAS

MONDAY APRIL 1, 2024

6:00 – 7:30 am BREAKFAST – Collegiate Participants – Hotel

7:30 – 8:15 am BREAKFAST – The Golf Club at Cinco Ranch (Staff and Sponsors)

8:30 – 11:30 am

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR FOR COLLEGIATE PARTICIPANTS

The Golf Club at Cinco Ranch

The Champion’s Journey – Leadership On and Off The Course

11:30 am SCRAMBLE TEAM PLAYERS CHECK-IN

11:30 – 12:00 pm LUNCH – COACHES PICK UP PLAYERS LUNCH PLAYER GROUP PHOTOSHOOT – Ashleigh Guerra

LIVE/RECORDED INTERVIEWS WITH SPONSORS – Ashleigh Guerra

11:45 – 12:45 pm

THE GOLF CLUB AT CINCO RANCH – DRIVING RANGE – ALL PARTICIPANTS

1:00 pm SHOTGUN START – Business Professionals and Collegiate Players Scramble

BOX LUNCH – PROVIDED BY The Golf Club at Cinco Ranch BEVERAGES AND SNACKS - PROVIDED BY Hermann Park GC and Frito Lay

5:30 pm 19TH HOLE RECEPTION – THE CLUB AT CINCO RANCH – DOOR PRIZES * CLOSEST TO THE PIN * LONGEST DRIVE

6:30 - 7:30 pm COACHES MEETING – THE CLUB AT CINCO RANCH (A Zoom link will also be provided.)

TUESDAY - APRIL 2, 2024

5:30 - 7:00 am BREAKFAST - HOTEL

7:00 am DRIVING RANGE OPEN

7:30 am PLAYERS PREPARE FOR SHOTGUN/ ANNOUNCEMENTS

8:00 am WOMEN’S COLLEGIATE GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP - ROUND 1 & 2SHOTGUN

LUNCH – PROVIDED BY THE GOLF CLUB AT CINCO RANCH

5:30 pm DINNER - THE GOLF CLUB AT CINCO RANCH

WEDNESDAY - APRIL 3, 2024

6:00 - 7:15 am BREAKFAST - HOTEL

7:00 am DRIVING RANGE OPEN

8:00 am THE WOMEN’S COLLEGIATE GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP - ROUND 3 TEE OFF (TEE OFF ON 1 & 10)

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm LUNCH AND AWARDS CEREMONY RENEE POWELL CUP PRESENTATION – ARCIS GOLF

Welcome

Welcome to the 29th National Women’s Collegiate Golf Championship presented by Arcis Golf! We are thrilled to gather once again for this prestigious event, made possible through the generous support of our Presenting Sponsor, Arcis Golf, for the second consecutive year.

On behalf of the Women In Golf Foundation, Inc. (WIGF) Board of Directors and staff, I extend a warm welcome to all the elite teams, coaches, sponsors, and supporters who make this championship possible.

For decades, it has been our mission and passion to develop leadership and excellence among young women in athletics. To achieve our mission, we deliver stellar programming for those committed to personal and professional development, particularly within the realm of golf. For 2024, our theme is "The Champion’s Journey – On and Off the Course." Look at what the participants will experience:

1. We kick off on Monday morning, April 1st, with a Professional Development session featuring esteemed industry professionals sharing their insights and best practices. Learn how to bring your best self forward and showcase the person you aspire to be.

2. On Monday afternoon, seize the opportunity to network with our sponsors and supporters during the Business/Collegiate Scramble. Make the most of this invaluable networking opportunity—it's your chance to maximize connections and forge lasting relationships.

3. Tuesday and Wednesday mark an exciting milestone as we introduce 54-hole competition for Division I (DI) and Division II (DII), reaffirming our commitment to advancing women’s golf programs. You are officially trailblazers, shaping the future of the Women’s Collegiate Championship experience.

4. Enjoy golf! Our host golf course, The Golf Club at Cinco Ranch is one of the most prestigious in the Arcis portfolio. This championship course was voted "Top 25 Best of Texas" by Gulf Coast Golfer and awarded 3 Stars in Golf Digest's "Places To Play."

We are delighted to continue our partnership with the LPGA, awarding the top DI medalist with a player’s exemption to the Epson Tour Event - Hartford Healthcare Women’s Championship, July 8-14. Additionally, thanks to our collaboration with Chevron, the DII champion will receive an invitation to participate in the Chevron Pro-Am. Furthermore, through our partnerships with the LPGA and PGA, your scores could potentially serve as your PAT qualifiers.

As you compete this week, remember that your efforts extend beyond the green, or “Off the Course”. You represent your institutions with your champion level effort and attitude, leaving a lasting legacy and contributing to the growth of the game of golf. Give it your all, and most importantly, enjoy the 29th National Women’s Collegiate Championship.

Join me in a very special thank you to all our partners whose support make this event possible.

Wishing you all the best on your journey to excellence,

LaJean

LaJean W. Gould Founder/President - Women In Golf Foundation, Inc.

An idea in one’s head, conceived and developed, can change lives. Supporting collegiate golf was an idea in Klenton Sparks’ and Lenora Bryant’s minds in 1994. They wanted to impact the development of women’s golf at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). At the same time, LaJean Gould wanted to learn the game of golf. While seeking an instructor, she met Klenton and Lenora who shared their vision with her and asked for assistance. Enthusiastic about the idea, LaJean brought in The National Coalition of 100 Black Women of Decatur, GA to support an event identified as the Women’s Collegiate Golf Classic for the first 2 years.

As the idea evolved, LaJean sought the support of the golf industry and consulted with leading industry insiders Bill Dickey, Gerald Davis, Barbara Douglas and Lew Horne. All of these golf legends have passed and left us with big shoes to fill. Their work laid the foundation for relationships with the National Minority Scholarship Association and The National Minority Golf Foundation. In addition, Nathaniel Goldston, Valerie Montague Goldston and Marvy Moore provided support and direction. Together, these leaders helped to build alliances with the LPGA, The PGA of America, the USGA, and other corporations to enable the creation of the Women In Golf Foundation and bringing national visibility and credibility to the event and its work.

In 1999, the Women In Golf Foundation, Inc. (WIGF) was established to enable the Women’s Collegiate Golf Classic to stand on its own as a championship event with an important mission—To enhance the lives of females in golf programs at HBCUs through the development of programs and activities that enhance the skills and career awareness of the team members. The vision was and continues to be to enable HBCU female golf teams to increase their visibility, improve competitive skills, and ensure full participation in all aspects of the game, the business of golf, and the corporate world. Golf develops discipline, self-control, decision-making skills, and is a significant tool used to consummate business transactions. Through this work, lives have been impacted.

History (continued)

Clear goals were established:

 A season-ending competitive opportunity for female collegiate golfers.

 A vehicle for career awareness and networking opportunities for female collegiate golfers.

 Personal development and life skill enhancement seminars.

 To promote golf as a vehicle for educational opportunities including scholarships, internships and career positions.

The first schools to participate in the event were Alabama State University, Talladega College, Grambling State University, Jackson State University, Southern University and Texas Southern University. We also congratulate Alabama State University and Texas Southern Universities for their consistent support.

Now here we are, 29 years later, the event is the 29th National Women’s Collegiate Golf Championship. The event is being presented by Arcis Golf at The Golf Club at Cinco Ranch in Katy, TX. This is the first time in 29 years the event will be held outside of Georgia. This event is destined to expand its participation to support more collegiate golfers throughout the United States. This is a significant milestone for any organization, but especially for WIGF. Women’s golf still has a long way to go in the industry. Over the years, we have touched over 1,000 young women through this event and our junior program. We look to the participants of today to take the mantle of giving back and impacting lives through golf so we can continue to pay this work forward.

Women In Golf Foundation

Board of Directors

LaJean Gould Founder/President Women In Golf Foundation

Marvy Moore Secretary AT&T (Retired) Managing Partner - Verticality Concepts

Stephanie Johnson Treasurer Founder/President - MiddleConnect, Inc.

Angela Moody Event Management CEO - EDJ Associates, Inc.

Daphne Grissom Real Estate Sales

Brittny Bryant Lott LPGA Teaching Professional Titleist

Jeremie Peterkin CFO Orsa Technologies

Lauren Shelly Vice President Human Resources AJGA

Sharon Stackhouse Peachford Hospital

Charlene Fitzpatrick Emeritus Board Member President H3C, LLC

Women In Golf Foundation

Advisory Board

Daryl Batey PGA Professional

Lenora Bradley Volunteer Support

Oneda Castillo LPGA Professional

Lavern Chatman Fundraising Advisor

Evern Cooper Epps CEO The Epps Group Strategic Advisor

Brenda Lankford Medical Advisor

Rachel Mabee Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Professional Strategist

Millicent Wright Tournament Director

Dianne Whittman Rules Advisor LPGA/PGA Professional

WIGF Staff

Jamie Taylor Executive Director

Ashleigh Guerra Marketing Manager

Destany Hall Tournament Manager

Golf Championship Volunteers

Women In Golf Foundation would like to thank all of our Volunteers and Texas Golf Organizations for supporting the National Women’s Collegiate Golf Championship! Volunteers make it happen!

A very special thank you to the staff at the Golf Club at Cinco Ranch. Your support has been phenomenal! You made us feel tremendously welcome.

“Guest” Starters:

 Ashanta Epps – LPGA – A Prefect Swing Golf

 Mark Lowry – CEO National Player Development Foundation

Rules Officials

 Terry Kildea – Head Rules Official

Texas Golf Association Rules Officials

 Garry Brunson

 David Hust

 Dave Forkner

 Dana Laine

Maurice & Nena Jackson and Natasha Taylor for opening their homes to accept deliveries on our behalf.

Thanks to all who helped to make the National Women’s Collegiate Golf Championship a success!

LaJean

LaJean W. Gould Founder/President - Women In Golf Foundation, Inc.

2023

2023 Top 5 Medalists

Alabama State University

Savannah State University

Katie Robinson

Division l Medalist

Miracle Goolsby

Division ll Medalist

2024 Participants

Alabama State University

Bethune Cookman University

Chicago State University

Delaware State University

Howard University

Lincoln University

Paine College

Prairie View A&M University

Savannah State University

Southern University

Texas Southern University

Professional Development

APRIL 1, 2024

“The Champion’s Journey – On and Off the Course"

8:30 – 8:40 a.m. – Welcome - LaJean Gould, Founder/President –Women In Golf Foundation Inc.

8:40 – 8:50 a.m. – Welcome - Ron Massey, Chief Human Resources Officer – Arcis Golf

8:50 – 9:05 a.m. – Icebreaker - Evern Epps, President –The Epps Group

9:05 – 9:15 a.m. – Break & Transition to Rotation 1

9:15 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. – Rotation #1

 Group 1 – Speed Interviews

o Lauren Shelly – VP Human Resources – AJGA (Lead Facilitator)

o Athena Herzinger – Field Claims Manager, Farmers Insurance

o Jenell Rayford – Sr. Director, Talent Acquisition & Organizational Planning, LPGA

o Dana Schultz – Regional Director, Operations, Troon

o Megan Toth Starek – Assistant Director Talent Acquisition, USGA

 Group 2 – Create Your Personal Brand

o Marvy Moore – Managing Partner - Verticality Concepts (Lead Facilitator)

o Maulana Dotch – General Manager, Hermann Park Golf Course

o Jaron Felder – AVP Fiber Sales, AT&T

o Ashleigh Guerra – CEO Birdhaus Agency

 Group 3 – Network for Your Future

o Linnet Carty – Corporate Director Inclusion & Equity –Arcis Golf (Lead Facilitator)

o Angela Green – Associate Recruiter – H-E-B

o Ashley Rivas – Senior Recruiter – H-E-B

o Lexis Whither – Assistant Manager of DEI & Culture and Community - USGA

Professional Development

9:45 – 9:55 a.m. – Break & Transition to Rotation 2

9:55 – 10:25 – Rotation #2

 Group 2 – Speed Interviews

 Group 3 – Create Your Personal Brand

 Group 1 – Network for your Future

10:25 – 10:35 a.m. – Break & Transition to Rotation 3

10:35 – 11:05 a.m. – Rotation # 3

 Group 3 – Speed Interviews

 Group 1 – Create Your Personal Brand

 Group 2 – Network for your Future

11:05 – 11:15 a.m. – Chevron Announcement - Josetta Jones, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer

11:15 – 11:30 a.m. – Closing Remarks by LaJean Gould

Presenting Sponsor

Ron Massey

Chief Human Resources Officer

Arcis Golf

Ron Massey is Chief Human Resources Officer for Arcis Golf. In this capacity, he is responsible for the development and deployment of human resources, including talent acquisition, talent management, employee engagement, acquisition integration, organizational design and human capital strategy. Before joining Arcis Golf, Ron delivered innovative HR solutions that positively impacted the employee proposition and business metrics for high-growth start-ups and large, global organizations in the software, financial services, and retail industries. Additionally, he previously led all human resource functions for British Telecom Americas, as well as spent time in the United Kingdom where he led strategic change at both BT Group and Capital One. Ron holds a BBA from James Madison University and completed the Advanced HR Executive Program at the University of Michigan.

Professional Development Session Bios

Evern Cooper Epps

Coach, Business Advisor & Champion for Social Impact

Known as a high-impact and versatile collaborator and contributor to business strategy and global philanthropy, Evern Cooper Epps is valued for her solid conceptual and analytical thinking combined with business acumen, political nuance, and fiscal stewardship.

After 32 years, Epps retired in 2007 as president of The UPS Foundation, the first female and African-American to serve in this capacity. Before UPS, Epps was an educator with the Detroit Public Schools and now she leads The Epps Group, a distinguished coaching and leadership development firm. President George W. Bush twice appointed Epps as member of the President’s Council on Service and Civic Participation, and she was selected as one of “Georgia’s Most Powerful and Influential Women in Corporate America.” She previously served on the Commissioner’s Advisory Board of the Ladies Professional Golf Association. Following her Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Journalism from Michigan State University, she continued her business education at Emory University and later at Harvard Business School. She is a Certified Coach and a member of the International Coach Federation.

Professional Development Session Bios

Lauren Shelly

Vice President of Human Resources

American Junior Golf Association

Lauren began working for the AJGA in 2008 after being a communications intern in the summer of 2007. A non-golfer, she began her career in golf through the AJGA’s internship program after graduating from Elon University with a degree in communications and a minor in business administration. She quickly realized she had found her niche. She was initially hired as a Tournament Coordinator, running and assisting a total of 13 events in her first eight months, while achieving a 96 on the PGA-USGA Rules of Golf test.

With a passion for recruiting, Lauren was promoted to the Director of Recruiting and Special Events in the fall of 2008 and spent over a decade building the AJGA’s internship program into the backbone of the organization. Under her leadership the program has grown exponentially from 100s to 1000s of applicants, while improving the hiring process and impacting the next generation of AJGA staff and industry leaders not only in golf but in sports and corporate America. Eventually her role evolved into the Director of Training and Development where she focused her time on training and educating the AJGA staff on personal growth and professional development, while overseeing the internship program and the organization’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts.

Currently, Lauren is the Vice President of Human Resources. In her role, she oversees all HR policies and procedures for the organization, the internship program, training and development, staff welfare and the execution of the DEI initiatives."

Professional Development Session Bios

Regional Claims Manager

Athena Herzinger is an experienced leader on the Farmers Insurance Claims Team. She began her career at Farmers almost 25 years ago as a field claims adjuster. Now, as a Regional Claims Manager, Athena provides strategic leadership and oversight for the East Zone Regional Claims Team with a strong focus on customer experience.

Athena holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Stephen F. Austin State University.

Dana Schultz Regional Director, Operations

Troon

Dana has done just about every job in golf. After playing on the women’s golf team at Texas Christian University in her native Texas, she joined Troon in 1999 and has worked as a merchandise manager, assistant clubhouse manager, director of golf, club manager, and now as the general manager at Champion Hills in western North Carolina since 2018. “I think there’s a higher level of respect for women now than when I started,” she said. “Or maybe it’s a sense of knowing that people are in their jobs for a reason, and you don’t have to go around them to find what you might think is a better answer.”

Playing with members at her club has had a huge impact on the way she is perceived. “Once people know your background and where you are coming from, that really makes a difference,” she said. “Plus, you created a better relationship than you had with them a month earlier. It gives you more credibility at the end of the day.”

Serving as a role model is a responsibility Schultz welcomes. “I enjoy relating to the high school and college students who work in outside operations to let them know that is where I started, and if this is something you want to do for the rest of your life, the opportunities are there. I think it makes a difference for them to see it really can happen if they want to make a career in the golf industry.”

Professional Development Session Bios Professional Development Session Bios

Megan Toth Starek Assistant Director, Talent Acquisition

Megan Toth Starek joined the USGA in 2023, and currently serves as the Assistant Director, Talent Acquisition. In this role, Megan leads talent acquisition efforts for our NJ and NC campuses, remote positions across the US, and 100+ interns per year. Megan also assists with recruitment efforts for the Pathways program, led by the USGA’s DEI,

Prior to joining the USGA, Megan worked in Talent Acquisition roles at Spotify and the National Basketball Association. While at the National Basketball Association, Megan revamped early career hiring with a focus on the competitive internship and Associate programs.

Jenell Rayford

Senior Director of Talent Acquisition and Organizational Planning LPGA

Jenell currently serves as the Sr Director of Talent Acquisition and Organizational Planning at the LPGA. She grew up swimming and playing tennis in Illinois and received her Marketing degree from Loyola University in New Orleans. She has over 20 years of Sales and HR experience from Enterprise Holdings and Southwest Airlines and began her sports journey last fall. In her role at the LPGA, Jenell leads relationship development with key stakeholders and executes programs to attract and hire highly qualified diverse talent to the LPGA. She is excited to be a part of a team committed to changing the face of golf and making the sport more accessible and inclusive. In her free time, Jenell likes the beach, sports (Go Saints and Mavs!), Broadway plays with her daughter, and learning how to play golf with her dad.

Professional Development Session Bios

Marvonia “Marvy” Pearson Moore Independent Director

The Aaron’s Company

Marvy Moore has held a variety of senior management positions at AT&T throughout her 37-year career until retiring in April 2021 as Vice President and General Manager for AT&T’s portfolio in Georgia and South Carolina. Previous roles include leading AT&T’s partnership with Disney, Vice President - Customer Care and Region VP for WW Grainger, Inc. In May, 2021 she launched a new consulting practice, Verticality Concepts, to provide resources to small businesses, non-profits and career professionals on the development and execution of growth strategies. For 3 years, Marvy has served as an Independent Director for Atlanta based The Aaron’s Company and previously served as a director on the corporate board for Minneapolis based Ault, Inc. prior to the sale of the company.

Marvy’s leadership positions in the Atlanta community include serving as a volunteer for SCORE, a small business mentoring organization and on the board of Women in Golf Foundation. She previously served on the boards of Atlanta Technical College (chair) Morehouse College, Atlanta Workforce Development Agency (chair), Atlanta Partners for Education, Central Atlanta Progress and Georgia 100 Mentor Exchange.

Marvy is an alum of North Carolina State University and enjoys golf with her husband, James and traveling/golfing with their family. They are both South Carolina natives and support many collegiate and professional sports programs as spectators.

Professional Development Session Bios

Assistant Vice President of Business

Jaron Felder is the Assistant Vice President of Business Sales covering the states of GA, SC, NC, TN and KY. She is responsible for strategic profitability growth for wireless and wireline services. Prior to this role, Jaron was the Assistant Vice President of Operations where she was responsible for leading

With over 16 years in the telecommunications industry, Jaron has held various positions across several functional areas, including Call Center, Retail, Business Sales and Public Sector (FirstNet) sales. Jaron also has worked as the AVP for the state of Louisiana, where she led sales execution for over 700 employees and 117 AT&T-owned

demonstrated through her development of a leadership program entitled L.I.T.(Leaders In Transformation) which was scaled across multiple organizations to develop next generation talent.

An HBCU alum of Claflin University, Jaron and her husband, “LJ”, have introduced golf to their 4 children, one of whom, Averi, is currently a member of her high school golf team.

Professional Development Session Bios

Ashley Guerra

Vice

President of Marketing and Communication

Youth on Course

Ashleigh is an accomplished marketing executive who got her start in golf at the age of 10 thanks to one of the country's oldest inner-city youth golf programs. She's parlayed her love for golf into a career dedicated to transforming the landscape of the sport for underserved groups. She’s become one of the industry’s most sought-after marketing minds marrying her creative prowess and operational expertise to help organizations refine their brand, tell better stories, disrupt the marketplace and drive tangible growth and awareness.

Ashleigh’s work includes leading the rebranding and marketing strategy for LPGA*USGA Girls Golf, spearheading the golf industry's #inviteHER campaign, and launching the LPGA Women's Network. In her early career, Ashleigh directed experiential marketing programs for the LPGA Tour and served as the organization’s youngest and only black tournament director running the LPGA Professionals National Championship.

In 2020, she returned to her passion for amplifying the work of nonprofits to serve as the Vice President of Marketing and Communications for Youth on Course, an organization leading the way for accessibility and inclusion in junior golf. Today she runs a boutique marketing agency specializing in helping brands authentically connect with diverse audiences.

Professional Development Session Bios Professional Development Session Bios

Linnet Carty

Corporate Director of Inclusion and Equity Arcis Golf

Linnet Carty is the Corporate Director of Inclusion and Equity for Arcis Golf and has over 15 years of experience in diversity, equity and inclusion. She heads up DEI programming for over 6,000 colleagues by creating and implementing inclusion strategies. Linnet is responsible for Professional Development, Workforce Diversification, Supplier Inclusion, the Arcis HBCU Championship and Corporate Social Responsibility.

Linnet has been an NBC – WVIT Television Talk Show Host & Producer, a Director of Inclusion for the PGA, the Vice President of Marketing and Development for xmlElite, and Equity Educator for the Connecticut State Department of Education – SERC, an Elementary School Teacher, an Arts & Entertainment Newspaper Columnist for the Hartford Courant, a Senior Director for the Village for Families and Children and a Flight Attendant for Delta Airlines. She is a first generation CuMaican who hails from a Cuban mother and Jamaican father and is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Linnet earned her B.A. from the University of Connecticut and MBA from Western New England University. In her spare-time she enjoys Emceeing events, television production, the beach, and multicultural cuisine. Her absolute zest in life is in making others laugh.

Professional Development Session Bios

Angela Green

Associate Recruiter

H-E-B

Angela Green, is the Associate Recruiter for Store Management and Leadership in the Houston Division and a four-year Partner with H-E-B. Angela began her career with HE-B in 2019 as a Recruiting Coordinator, supporting recruiting efforts for leadership and department management roles and assisting with company-wide short-term hiring initiatives. In her current role, she recruits for Store Management and Leadership positions for the division's 97 store locations (H-E-B and Mi Tienda). Professional experience prior to joining H-E-B, includes Recruiting and Program Management within graduate education. Angela is a native of Memphis, TN, but is proud to call Houston her home for over nine years. Angela holds a Bachelors degree from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, and a Master of Professional Studies in HR Training and Development from the University of Memphis. In her spare time, she enjoys a good suspense novel, traveling with friends and trying out new restaurants near and far.

Ashley Rivas

Senior Recruiter

H-E-B

Ashley is the Greater Houston area Senior Recruiter, overseeing store operations leadership roles for H-E-B and both Mi Tienda stores. Ashley is an 11-year Partner with H-E-B, starting her career in high school as a bagger at the H-E-B by her Parent’s house. Ashley spent several years in various roles within the service department before taking on two store operations internships with the company while attending college. During the internship programs, Ashley found her love for store operations and set her eyes on Store Leadership. Upon graduation from the University of Houston, receiving her Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Bauer College of Business, Ashley was then accepted to HE-B’s School of Retail Leadership program. Upon graduation of SORL, Ashley became an Assistant Store Leader, then a Store Leader before joining the HR Houston Corporate team as a Recruiter. Ashley is a native Houstonian who enjoys exploring the city, traveling, attending sporting events (GO ASTROS!), and spending time with friends and family.

Professional Development Session Bios

Lexis Withers Staff Member

United States Golf Association (USGA)

Lexis Withers joined the United States Golf Association (USGA) as a full-time staff member in September of 2023 but was previously a Marketing Intern and Lee Elder Intern as well. She currently serves as the Assistant Manager, DE&I, Culture, and Community supporting the Pathways Internship Program, Employee Resource Groups, and the Talent Acquisition and DE&I Leadership teams in building relationships with external partnerships focused on future talent and DE&I.

Prior to arriving to the USGA, Lexis worked in the Community Relations space with the Los Angeles Lakers and as an Executive Assistant and Program Lead at the Tacoma Urban League, in her hometown of Tacoma, Washington.

Presenting Sponsor

Gold Sponsor

Sponsors and Contributors

Silver Sponsor

Bronze Sponsor

Sponsors and Contributors

Birdie

AT&T

Comcast

Donnella Gantt

Golf My Future My Game

Ray Robinson/Progessive Titelist

Par

Bill Donan

Evern & Elze Epps

Jim Beatty Venture

EDJ Ad & TX Golf Assoc.