About

Jeremy studied Creative Writing at Coe College under the tutelage of many well known authors and then transferred to the University of Montana to study under the famous writer William Kitteredge.  Jeremy started his career at a bygone Sioux City magazine the “4th Street Revue”. In the course of a year he became the Editor in Chief. Leaving the midwest he joined the team of Gateway.com in Boston as a senior product writer for their website. Jeremy consulted for high profile clients such as Blue Cross Blue Shield, Verizon, Nokia and many more. As a non-profit consultant Jeremy has worked with hundreds of nonprofits throughout the country to help them define their marketing and fundraising potential. His clients have included; The ASPCA, the Boston Aquarium, Native American Rights Fund, Outreach International and many more.

Our Program Director is Treyla Lee. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and a Master’s degree in Education from Wayne State College. Treyla comes to us from the Dave Thomas Foundation and has experience in development, human resources, social services, and marketing. She is a member of the NAACP, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., and serves on several non for profit boards as well as a Sioux City Chamber Ambassador.

Jon volunteers for The First Tee of Siouxland as the web manager and coach.

Jon moved to Sioux City in 2017 when he started volunteering for The First Tee Of Siouxland. He grew up in Duluth, Minnesota. Attended Iowa Lakes Community College majoring in Sustainable Energy Resource Management. He has worked with Nextgen Golf in the greater Minneapolis area as the Twin Cities Leader. Nextgen, an affiliate with the NCCGA. Jon successfully introduced and coordinated a National golf tour to Minneapolis and other markets in multiple cities, while also coaching for the TGA, an after school program for kids. In 2016 Jon become a brand ambassador for Srixon Golf, writing club reviews and informative articles about Minnesota golf with three articles published.

PJ is a graduate of Wayne State College and the University of South Dakota School of Law. He is the Woodbury County Attorney. He currently serves on The First Tee of Siouxland Tournament Task Force. PJ is a member of the Siouxland Coalition Against Domestic Violence, and serves on the Board of Directors for the Siouxland Restoration Center and the Mercy Medical Foundation.

Jim serves as the Vice President of the Board, is a member of the Executive Committee, Marketing Committee, Siouxland Senior Open Task Force and is Chairperson of the Operations Committee. Jim is an insurance executive with New York Life Insurance. He is a member of several civic organizations, including the Lifetime Council, Million Dollar Round Table, and Abu Bekr Shrine. Jim has a passion for golf and youth development organizations and has served as the President of the Headid Park Little League and was the past President of the Foodbank of Siouxland.

Travis is a graduate of Briar Cliff University and the College of Commercial Credit and is the Assistant Vice President and Business Banker at Heritage Bank. He serves on the Board Development Committee, Siouxland Senior Open Task Force, and The First Tee of Siouxland Tournament Task Force.

Flora is a member of the Personnel Committee and the Siouxland Senior Open Task Force. She has her Master’s Degree from Wayne State College and is an educational consultant for the Northwest AEA, and is also a licensed social worker and school counselor. Flora is also the co-owner of Lee and Associates Consultants and Training L.L.C. She is the Chairperson of the ISEA Multicultural Committee, President of the Sioux City NAACP, and former member of the Sioux City Community School District Board of Education.

Jon is the Chairperson of the Development Committee, and is a member of The First Tee of Siouxland Golf Tournament Task Force. Jon is also a Recognized The First Tee coach. He is a graduate of Morningside College and is the retired Executive Vice President of First Federal Bank. Jon has served as the Chairman of the Board for Mercy Health System, Chairman of the June E. Nylen Cancer Center, and is an active board member of the Sioux City Art Center. Jon has a real passion for civic engagement, youth development and golf.

John is a retired Regional Manager for MidAmerican Energy. He is a United States Air Force Veteran, graduate of the University of Northern Iowa, and United Way volunteer. John serves on the Siouxland Senior Open Task Force and The First Tee of Siouxland Tournament Task Force. John currently operates Austad’s Golf in Sioux City.

Dan is a graduate of the University of Nebraska College of Law and is the Managing Partner at Crary, Huff, Ringgenberg, Hartnett & Storm, P.C. Dan currently serves on the Personnel Committee. Dan is an active volunteer with the South Sioux City Dolphins, Knights of Columbus, South Sioux City Chamber of Commerce, and Parish Council of Saint Michael’s Catholic Church.

Kent is the Vice President of Liberty National Bank. He currently serves on the Board Development Committee. He serves on the Floyd Park and Green Valley golf courses Board of Directors. He is President of the Sioux City Parks and Recreation Board, and serves on the Siouxland Economic Development Committee.

Stephanie is the former President of the Siouxland Civic Dance Association. Stephanie currently serves on the Fund Development Committee and The First Tee of Siouxland Tournament Task Force. She is a volunteer for East High School in Sioux City, and is the parent of Hannah Rens, a graduate of The First Tee of Siouxland Ace program and Annie Anne’s Scholar. Stephanie is also a Level II Coach for The First Tee.

Born in Texas and raised in Charleston, WV.  I attended Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology in 1984.  From there I attended the  University of Georgia School of Veterinary Medicine and graduated with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 1988.  I practiced Small Animal Medicine at Buckhead Animal Clinic in Atlanta for 7 yrs and am a past president of the Greater Atlanta Veterinary Medical Society.  I married Mike Crone in 1995 and moved to California, Minnesota, California and finally Iowa in 2005.   I have been retired from veterinary medicine since moving to Sioux City in 2005.   We have two daughters, 21 and 17, and I have enjoyed being active in my daughter’s various activities , PTAs and as a long term board member of the Northside Activities Association.  With my fellow N.A.A. board members  I have been involved in creating and promoting an annual charity golf tournament to benefit the various student groups at North High School.  I enjoy playing in the women’s golf league at Sioux City Country Club and, along with my husband, play in various Siouxland charity golf events.

In the past Tom served as President of the Board and Chairman of the Executive Committee. Tom is a graduate of Morningside College and is the former owner of Kay Dee Feed Company and Nutra-Flo. Tom brings many years of business experience to the program. As a Siouxland native, Tom has many connections with influential people in the business world. As one of the founding members of the Siouxland Youth Golf Association, Tom brings a passion for golf and youth development programs.

Joe serves as Treasure of the organization and a member of the Executive Committee, and is the Chairperson of the Personnel Committee. Joe is a former Controller for Nutra-Flo and is currently the Chief Financial Officer for FIMCO, INC.