Our Staff

Program and Coaching Team

Jill Brown
Executive Director
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Brown earned a BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering from North Carolina A&T State University and an MBA from Augusta State University. Jill enjoyed a 15-year career as a Mechanical Engineer in Design Engineering and Long Range Planning at Westinghouse Savannah River Company, before joining First Tee – Augusta. She developed and conducted many youth development and educational outreach activities throughout the community and as a Savannah River Site representative.  She is married to Patrick Brown and is the mother of Bradley and Lauren Brown.  She is not a golfer, but learning to play in on her bucket list!  She loves trying new foods, grilling and spending time with her family and friends.

Lashunda Hall
Program Director & Coach
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Lashunda has been a part of The First Tee organization for 12 years. She began her journey with The First Tee of Augusta as the Operational Manager for 7 years. Lashunda furthered her passion in coaching at First Tee – East Lake (Atlanta, GA) as a Life and Golf Skills Coach. Now as the Program Director, Lashunda hopes to continue to grow the program, grow as a coach and bring awareness to the
community about First Tee – Augusta and the great opportunities it offers for our young people.  Lashunda earned a B. A. Degree in Social Work from Augusta State University.

Greg Asmann
Golf Course Superintendent
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Greg is an Augusta native. He holds a degree in Turf Grass management from Pennsylvania State University and additional course work in Agronomy and Turf Grass Management from the University of Georgia. Greg is an experienced Superintendent and comes to us with high recommendations.

Board of Directors

Jim Bennett – Vice Chair
Veronica Bogans
John Hales
Walker Hopkins
Jefferson Knox
Clinton Lowery
Russell Morgan – Treasurer
Fred Palmer
Elmer Pickett
Paul S. Simon – Chairman Emeritus
Kevin Sweeney – Board Chair
Haskell Toporek

Advisory Board

R. W. Allen
Nick Evans
Jim Hull
Jeff Knox
Will McKnight
E. G. Meybohm
Billy Morris
Elaine Clark Smith