Kelly Brown
Vice President, Impact

Kelly grew up in Virginia Beach, VA where she was the only girl on her high school golf team. She joined First Tee – Greater Richmond in 2018 and in her role as the Vice President of Impact she is responsible for leading the strategic direction for youth programs and developing community partnerships.  

Prior to joining First Tee – Greater Richmond, Kelly worked for IMG where she served as Tournament Director for LPGA Tour events including the Thornberry Creek LPGA Classic in Green Bay, Wisconsin the home golf course for the Oneida Nation and Green Bay Packers.

When she is on the course, Kelly enjoys playing at all three First Tee – Greater Richmond Facilities – Belmont, Elson Redmond and The Tattersall Youth Development Center – along with Willow Oaks, Lake Chesdin and the Club at Viniterra.

Kelly received her undergraduate degree in Business Administration from Longwood University where she was a four-year member of the Division I Women’s Golf Team. She earned her Master’s of Education in Sport Leadership from Virginia Commonwealth University. Kelly is married to her wife, Heather, and they have one son. Outside of work, Kelly enjoys attending fitness classes at Burn Boot Camp, traveling with her family, and attending Longwood University sporting events. Her travels have taken her to golf destinations around the world, including Carnoustie and The Himalayas Course at St. Andrews, Kapalua, TPC Sawgrass, and Mission Hills.