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
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612-834-0408
Send Email		Franco Zerna
Program Director, St. Paul
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651-315-5266
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Aaron Shafranski
Program Director, Minneapolis
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608-234-7858
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Jim Triggs
CEO
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952-217-6517
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Troy Nygaard
Executive Director, Golf Programs
Three Rivers Park District
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Send Email		Shelby Leitz
Program Director,
Rochester, MN
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Send Email		Brian Pabst
Golf Program Supervisor,
Three Rivers Parks District
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Send Email		Alex Flint
Program Director, Woodbury
Eagle Valley Golf Course
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Mike Shelton
Director
Community & School Programs
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Sophia Helland
Communications Manager
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Send Email		Walt Tabory
Program Director
Duluth
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Send Email		Sam Mesedahl
Program Director
Duluth
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Ron Smith
Program Director
Swan Lake Country Club
Pengilly – Grand Rapids
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218-966-4901
Send Email		Mike Grant
Director
Golf & School Programs
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