Executive Staff

Heidi Hoffman
Executive Director
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Heidi completed her undergrad and played collegiate golf at Carthage College (WI), and has a Master’s degree in Sports Studies – Sports Psychology – from Miami University (OH).
Heidi is a Certified Chapter Trainer, First Tee Coach, and Els for Autism #GameON Golf instructor. She has coached at First Tee Life Skills and Leadership Academies (2015, 2016, 2017 & 2018) and at First Tee John Deere Drive Your Future Academy (2017 & 2018).
In 2019, Heidi became the Executive Director for First Tee – Aiken. Before that she served as Director of Programming for First Tee – Aiken, and Program Director for First Tee – Monmouth & Ocean Counties (NJ).

Kristy Wright
Director of Programming
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In 2020, Kristy became the Director of Programming for First Tee – Aiken. She is a certified Golf Instructor and has prior experience working in the golf industry. Before her time with First Tee – Aiken, Kristy worked at The Reserve Club, a private country club in Aiken, S.C. After completing the First Tee Coach Training Program, Kristy became a First Tee Coach in 2022.
In addition to her experience and expertise in the golf industry, Kristy served in Emergency Medical Services for 12 years. Seven of those years were spent as a Paramedic, providing care for people in our community.
Board of Directors
Tony Allman Board Chair | Nancy ‘Robbie’ Robb Board Vice Chair | Mary Shultz Board Secretary | Pat Shippey Board Treasurer | Pat Cunning Board Member |
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Tricia Cooper Board Member | Bill Burkhalter Board Member | Bill Dalson Board Member |