First Tee – Silicon Valley Board Members
Our Board represents the diverse interests, needs and concerns of the constituency it serves in the underserved communities within our service area.
- Diversity which embodies all the differences of the kids we serve
- Modeling The First Tee Code of Conduct and “Respect for Our Organization”
- Reflection of high standards of conduct in their professional and public lives
- Outreach into golf clubs, professional associations, corporate hierarchies and personal networks
- Willingness to make a difference to the lives of our youth constituents
For information about becoming a Board Ambassador, scroll to the bottom of the page
Board of Directors
Steve Almassy
Ernst & Young LLP Retired
Victor M. Arrañaga Jr.
HP, Inc.
Sarah Beelaard
PwC
Andrea Brenholz
ATR International
Steve Guerrero, Jr.
Workday
Lucas Watson
Archer Venture Capital
Board of Ambassadors
Dick Budelli
Sales, Retired
Jeffy Chang
Apple
Don DeLorenzo
Gavilan Golf Course
Ron Hallagan
Ernst & Young LLP Retired
Steve Peterson
Microsoft
David Kinser
PayNearMe
Reka Mishra
COO in Transition
Doug Moffat
Pinnacle Bank
Kunal Shalia
Bolt
Tiffany Sparks
RISC-V International
Jackson Thoreson
Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
DJ Wheeler
PwC
James Woodbury
Blach Construction
Alex Wrobel
SAP Labs
Board Engagement
Connect to FTSV by attending…
Course Classes, Mentor Trainings, Parent Orientations, Community Events, Appreciation Events and Participant Tournaments.
Volunteer your time and talent…
Coaching, Cultivating Donors, Event or Campaign Fundraising, Representing FTSV at outside events or Working on special projects with the CEO.
Board of Directors
3 to 9 voting diverse members serving 3-year terms
- Engagement – Serve a minimum of 40 hours annually through activities listed above and Quarterly In-Person Mtgs.
- Financial – Ensure that FTSV reaches its revenue budget (Give $1,000/Raise $10K Annually)
- Advocacy – Champion and Promote FTSV in the community
- Oversight – Vote, Compliance, Strategic Planning, Performance Reviews and Evaluations
Board of Ambassadors
18 or more non-voting diverse members serving unlimited terms
- Engagement – Serve a minimum of 20 hours annually through activities listed above and Quarterly Zoom Info Mtgs.
- Financial – Ensure that FTSV reaches its revenue budget (Give $250/Raise $2,500 Annually)
- Advocacy – Champion and Promote FTSV in the community
Take the Next Steps to becoming a Board Member
1) Complete Volunteer Application (Indicate BOARD under Additional Information)
2) Interview with Development Director, Judy Dixon Deaton
3) Meeting with current Board Director
4) Meeting with George Maxe, President/CEO
5) Presented for Board Vote during Quarterly Mtg.
6) Complete On-Boarding Steps
7) Orientation