About

Born and raised in Derby, England, James studied English Law and Business at South East Derbyshire College.

He moved to Pinellas County in 2003 and started his career path with nonprofit work in the United States by volunteering at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium and the Chi Chi Rodriguez Youth Foundation.

In the summer of 2004 James was hired to help run the First Tee Clearwater’s Junior Golf Summer Camp Program. He has held multiple positions within the Foundation and is currently the Chief Executive Officer. He is responsible for providing strategic leadership for the Foundation by working with the Board of Directors and the Management Team to establish long-range goals, strategies, plans and policies ensuring that the mission and core values of the Foundation are put into practice.

Outside of the Foundation James is involved in many other community projects. Since 2014, James has served in different roles for the Safety Harbor Chamber of Commerce including Board Chairman. He also currently sits on the Board of the Upper Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce, City of Safety Harbor Parks & Recreation Advisory Board, City of Safety Harbor 3rd Friday Committee and is a Member of the Copperhead Charites Organization that helps coordinate the Valspar Championship.

He loves to promote events and other great local non-profits. Grateful for an amazing group of family and friends, James makes sure to make a difference in our community by building relationships every day.

In his free time, James loves to play golf, attend local sporting events and spend time with his wife Jenny, daughter Lyla and son Luke.

Mallory joined The First Tee of Clearwater in 2007 working in the Program Services department, mainly writing Grants and assisting with fundraising events put on by the Foundation. In 2010, she went to work for Corrigo Health Care Solutions as a Health Care Business Analyst. The past three years, she has been working with VA Hospitals and business offices around the nation on training and development of new billing systems. Early in 2013, Mallory rejoined TFT as Director of Development and is very excited to be back with such an amazing program.

As the Program Director, Karen will be responsible for overall implementation of the Life Skills programs through golf to over 3,500 youth in the community. She grew up in Orlando before moving south to obtain her B.S. in Professional Golf Management, Business & Hospitality at Florida Golf Coast University. As a PGA Class A Golf Professional, Karen has a vast knowledge base and experience in golf instruction, course management and operations. Within the last decade, she worked at several golf courses in the Orlando and Naples area including the Waldorf Astoria Golf Club and the Esplanade Golf & Country Club. Karen is excited to impact the lives of young people by providing educational programs that promote character development and life enhancing values through the game of golf.