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BOARD OF DIRECTORS & STAFF
Charlie & Lauren Schuyler, Co-Founders
Both former PGA Golf Professionals, Pros Fore Clothes Foundation, is the result of their years in golf. Upon accumulating excess clothing via different channels, they realized others in the golf industry were experiencing the same and they could leverage this dynamic to help those in need. Currently, Charlie is VP, Enterprise Partnerships with Zotec Partners, a revenue cycle and practice management company based out of Carmel, Indiana and Lauren is the Assistant Controller with Lundy, Beldacos, & Milby, a law firm based out of Narberth, PA. Charlie and & Lauren live in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania.
Lisa Railey, Executive Director
Lisa comes to PFCF after 30+ years in the non-profit sector. Lisa spent 20 years at Catholic Relief Services where she worked with major donors in the New England and mid-Atlantic regions, managed a team of Major Gift Officers, and raised millions of dollars for those in need around the world. Lisa traveled to over 20 countries during her time at CRS. Lisa has also worked at the Cool Kids Campaign Foundation helping families with a childhood cancer diagnosis, and Catholic Charities in Baltimore at a youth residential treatment facility. She also works at the Calvert Library. Lisa is a graduate of Ursinus College where she was an All-American lacrosse player and captain of her national championship team.
Suzanne Sullivan, Chair Development Committee
Suzanne is the founder of Sullivan Strategies LLC, one of DC's top transportation-focused boutique advocacy firms. A dynamic voice for transportation and infrastructure issues, she brings experience from key leadership positions at the US Department of Transportation and the Congress to her work -- providing strategic counsel and legislative assistance on transportation policy, infrastructure funding, and innovation opportunities. She also assists clients with corporate philanthropy.
Jason Ballard, PGA, Chair Holiday Golf Auction
PGA Head Golf Professional at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, NY. Oak Hill has hosted numerous professional major championships and is due to host the 2027 U.S. Amateur Championship. Jason attended San Diego State University and holds the national record for lowest PGA Playing Ability Test score of 61. Jason has been an Assistant Professional at Augusta National Golf Club, Inverness Club, Congressional Country Club, and East Lake Golf Club. Jason has been awarded the 2023 WNY PGA Professional of the Year, 2020 National PGA Merchandiser of the Year, and 2019 WNY PGA Merchandiser of the Year. Jason also serves as an Associate Board Member of the Golisano Children’s Hospital.
Tony Sessa, PGA, Co-Chair Excess Clothing Partners
General Manager at East Hampton Golf Club. Tony is a PGA Golf Professional, elected to PGA membership in 1993. Prior to his current role, Tony served as the Golf Professional at East Hampton Golf Club (since 2000) and Augusta National where he served for 25 years (8 years as an Assistant Professional and 17 years as the Head Professional), sharing the role with J.J. Weaver. He started his PGA career in Naples, Florida at Quail Creek Country Club and spent a several years of his career at the Maidstone Club, in East Hampton, New York.
J.J. Weaver, PGA, Co-Chair Excess Clothing Partners
PGA Golf Professional at Augusta National Golf Club and the Inverness Club in Toledo, OH. JJ has been a Golf Professional at Augusta National for 20 years, serving 3 years as an Assistant Professional and 17 years as the Co-Head Professional alongside Tony Sessa. JJ played an instrumental role at Augusta National in the launch of the Grow the Game initiative Drive Chip and Putt Championship. JJ has also served at the Inverness Club in Toledo, OH for 7 years as a Teaching Professional and Director of Golf. During his tenure, the Inverness Club hosted the 2019 U.S. Junior Amateur, the 2020 LPGA Drive On Championship, and the 2021 Solheim Cup. Inverness is also the host site for the following upcoming Championships: the 2027 U.S. Women’s Open and the 2029 U.S. Amateur. In previous positions, JJ served as the Head Professional at the Boston Golf Club, the Assistant Professional at Scioto Country Club, and the Assistant Professional at Tradition Golf Club.
Patrick White, Chair Golden Hanger Challenge
PGA Director of Golf at Woodland Country Club in Carmel, Indiana. Patrick attended Penn State University. Upon graduating in 2008, Patrick began his career in golf at Crooked Stick Golf Club. In 2009, Patrick was awarded the Assistant Golf Professional of the Year and served as the Head Golf Professional at Crooked Stick from 2010-2013. Then in 2014, Patrick became the Head Golf Professional at Woodland Country Club, where he now holds his current position. Patrick serves on the Indiana PGA Board of Directors as Vice President, Indiana Golf Foundation Board, IGA-PGA Board and Penn State PGM Alumni Board as Past President. Recent accolades include the 2014 Indiana PGA Section Merchandiser of the Year, 2015 Callaway Master Staff Professional of the Year, 2020 Horton Smith Award for the Indiana PGA Section, 2022 Bill Strausbaugh Award for the Indiana PGA Section, and 2023 Golf Professional of the Year for the Indiana PGA Section. Prior to Crooked Stick, Patrick worked at Laurel Valley Golf Club, Oakmont Country Club and Seminole Golf Club.
