About

Steve has been a long time resident of Pinellas County where he resides with his wife and two daughters.  He has been in the financial service industry for over 20 years and is currently working with Jacobson Wealth Management at Morgan Stanley in St. Petersburg.  Steve has been an avid golfer since growing up in Lakeland, FL.  Knowing the lessons that the game has taught him over the years, it was very easy for Steve to get behind the programs at the First Tee of St. Petersburg.  He is excited to be a part of an organization that is so impactful on its participants, changing lives for the better, every single day.

Tax Problem Resolution attorney with nearly 40 years of experience; married to a high-end residential realtor, Liz Heinkel; father of three boys and grandfather to four boys; live in Tierra Verde; all education from University of Florida (accounting, law, master’s in tax law); enjoy golf and cool weather!

I believe in the Mission of The First Tee and what it can accomplish.

Kerry Kriseman is a native of St. Petersburg, Fla., born in the same hospital where her grandmother was an OB/GYN nurse and where her daughter was born. She is a graduate of University of South Florida with a B.A. in Mass Communications/Broadcasting.

Kerry’s professional career spans 30 years with a 10-year stint in between, raising her two children (Jordan, 20, and Samuel, 15) and immersing herself in non-profit volunteer work and service on multiple boards.

Despite earning a degree in broadcast news, Kerry worked in print media for the St. Petersburg Times (now Tampa Bay Times) in various positions, including newsroom copy clerk, marketing associate, editor, and copywriter for internal and external communications. Her volunteer work includes a decade of involvement in the Junior League of St. Petersburg, where she held several leadership and board positions. In 2008, she was
awarded the Mailande Holland Barton Award, recognizing outstanding service to the community. Kerry also served as director on the following boards: Family Service Centers, Great Explorations Childrens’ Museum, Heart Gallery of Tampa Bay and The First Tee of St. Petersburg.

In 2008, Kerry joined the staff of Creative Clay as a public relations specialist and grant writer. A mid-sized non-profit, Creative Clay serves individuals with neuro-differences through art programs. Kerry’s duties include public relations, social media marketing (where she tripled the organization’s following on Facebook and Instagram in less than a year), grant writing and state billing compliance.

As an example of their love for dogs, Kerry and her family have been volunteer puppy raisers for Southeastern Guide Dogs since 2009. They’re currently raising their 10th puppy for Southeastern, a scrappy but smart black Labrador retriever named Jake.

In her free time, Kerry enjoys traveling, cooking, visiting her daughter at college, watching her son golf, finding delicious new wines to taste and being an “accidental political spouse,” to St. Petersburg mayor Rick Kriseman,

Devin was born in St. Petersburg FL where he attended St. Petersburg Catholic High School, and competed on the golf team. He earned a position on the University of South Florida Golf team where he led the team to a Big East Championship in 2013. Devin was hired by Brown & Brown Insurance in 2014 and has since been promoted to Vice President in 2018. While continuing to compete in competitive amateur golf competitions, Devin also enjoys serving the community via the CopperMugs/Copperheads charities along with the Polywogs organization.

William “Gill” Lazenby is a partner in the law firm of Ellison Lazenby, PLLC. In addition to his work with the First Tee of St. Petersburg, he is an active member of the Northeast Exchange Club of St. Petersburg, the Polywogs, the Old Salts Fishing Foundation, and the First Team, a group of young professionals who provide support and fundraise for the Children’s Dream Fund. Outside of the office, Gill enjoys spending time and traveling with his wife, Ashlyn and two sons, Benson and Beckett. He is an avid sports fan and his hobbies include fishing, boating, trivia, and golf.

Cary Reich is the founder of Sound Branding Ideas. As a 30-year veteran of the industry, Cary has produced thousands of successful campaigns for clients all across the United States. Cary’s creative vision helps these clients take a step back and see their businesses in a new and customer-focused way. Cary has used these campaigns as an added-value tool for broadcasters around the country and has generated hundreds of millions of dollars in advertising revenues for his station clients.

Prior to starting Sound Branding Ideas, Cary was the Creative Director and President of Jeff Arthur Productions. During that time, Cary worked with radio and television stations to create successful jingles/branding ideas for companies such as Budweiser, Firestone, Gold’s Gym, Goodwill, YMCA, and scores of local clients.

Cary’s performance and publishing credentials have included Musical Direction for the Jewish Media

Relations Council, for whom he produced services and albums; writing and performing contemporary

music for Sounds Write productions with Debbie Friedman and as keyboard player and musical

director for Kool Reflektions, a Florida favorite on the Jazz scene. They enjoyed opening for the likes of

George Benson, Branford Marsalis and Joe Sample.

Cary graduated at the top of his class from the University of Florida School of Business. In college,

Cary performed and produced for the UF Vocal Jazz Troupe and enjoyed the privilege of being school

mascot “Albert the Alligator.”

Over the years Cary has volunteered with United Way of Pinellas County, Pinellas Cares, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Girls, Inc. and American Cancer Society and The First Tee of St. Petersburg.

He has held volunteer board positions with Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Pinellas County, Pinellas County Jewish Day School, Congregation B’nai Israel and currently serves as an Ambassador for the St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce.  In addition, Cary now serves on the board of The First Tee of St. Petersburg.  He has also been awarded Big Brother of the Year and Young Leadership Award at Congregation B’nai Israel.

First Tee Board Member since 2009, Polywog Member since 2017

Ms. Walker has over 20 years of experience in both Contract and Project Management as both a consultant and employee. Ms. Walker has expertise in Commercial, Government and International Contracting. She has extensive hands-on experience in every aspect of the contracting/procurement process from proposal preparation to contract close-out. Ms. Walker has been involved in all types of contracts for supplies, services and major systems. She is highly skilled in the negotiation of cost, schedule and terms and conditions. In addition, she had managed the implementation of many projects from the proposal to installation of the system.
Ms. Walker has held careers in various high technology industries such as: government aerospace, commercial aircraft, computer science, telecommunications and professional business consulting (clients include DRS Technologies, General Dynamics, etc.). She has managed and supervised both contract and program personnel for several major corporations.

In her contracting career she has published a contracts manual and numerous contract related articles. Ms. Walker has been responsible for corporate compliance with federal, state and local procurement regulations such as EEO, Small Business, Anti-Kickback, Procurement Integrity, etc. She has also served in Ethics and Export Compliance Officer positions.

She is very active in the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) and has held several past officer positions. Ms. Walker is a Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) as well a certified Statistical Process Control Trainer.

Ms. Walker has taught various courses in federal, commercial and international contracting. She has taught CPCM review courses for the National Contract Management Association and has completed several education courses at Loyola Marymount University. As an instructor for Corporate Learning Solutions, she applies her vast experience in Commercial Contracts and Negotiations in various educational training sessions and/or classroom settings. Years of developing, negotiating and implementing projects/contracts has given her a meaningful set of experiences to present. You will find her teaching style easy and student focused.
She is very active in her community as a volunteer and also holds several Board of Director positions for local non-profit organizations. Ms. Walker is a strong leader who strives for full team participation and her passion is reflected every day in her professionalism and drive. She has often been referred to as the “Energizer Bunny” for her high energy level and enthusiasm.

Ms. Walker served on the Board of Directors for “The ALS Association a 501C3 often referred to as Lou Gehrig’s Disease” and held positions as the Advocacy Chair and lead patient groups to visit our Nation’s Capital to promote funding for research and drug trials. In addition, she also transitioned from the Board into the Executive Director position during a time of need. Ms. Walker successfully marketed and directed 7 Walk to Defeat ALS events throughout the State of Florida raising over $1M for the charity. She also developed the Florida Chapter’s newsletter and legacy program.

Ms. Walker also served on the Executive Board of Directors for Lutheran Church of the Cross as the Treasurer. Holly has been a member of LCC for 7 years and has been active in serving on the Stewardship Committee, Mentorship Program and LCC Day School Auction Committee.

Ms. Walker served on Executive Board of Directors for the St Petersburg City Theatre as the Treasurer for 7 years. In addition, Ms. Walker has joined the Board of Directors at the First Tee of St. Petersburg.

She has been a member of the Junior League of St. Petersburg, Florida since 2004 and held various leadership positions including Chairperson of the annual Golf Tournament and Kids Create. The Junior League helps both women and children in need in the greater St. Petersburg Florida community. Ms. Walker is also a writer for the NE Journal serving the residents of NE St. Petersburg in her community.

Ms. Walker has resided in St. Petersburg Florida since 1995 with her husband Thomas, two children Trey (19) and Raleigh (12) and their West Highland Terrier, Coconut.

Ms. Walker holds a B.S. Degree in Accounting from the University of South Florida and an M.B.A. with concentration in Government Contracts from the Florida Institute of Technology and is also a Certified Professional Contracts Manager.