Staff

Our team at First Tee – Minnesota is dedicated to creating an experience for your child that builds character. We believe experiences are our greatest teacher, where kids feel excited to grow, safe to fail and better equipped for whatever comes their way.

First Tee – Minnesota Organization

Brian Simpson
Executive Director,
PGA Golf Professional
612-834-0408
Send Email		Franco Zerna
Program Director, St. Paul
651-315-5266
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Aaron Shafranski
Program Director, Minneapolis
608-234-7858
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Jim Triggs
CEO
First Tee – Minnesota
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Troy Nygaard
Executive Director, Golf Programs
Three Rivers Park District
Send Email		W.W. (Watty) Watson
Program Director, Rochester, MN
PGA Professional
Send Email		Brian Pabst
Golf Program Supervisor, Three Rivers Parks District
Send Email		Brad Parrott
Program Director, Woodbury, MN
Eagle Valley Golf Course
Mike Shelton
Director
Community/Schools
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Sophia Helland
Communications Manager
Send Email		Walt Tabory
Program Director, Enger Park Golf Course, Duluth
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