STAFF
MATT VAN CLEAVE
EVP of Golf
In 2022 Matt became the fifth Director
for FCA Golf since it began in 1977.
After growing up in Missouri, Matt played golf at Kansas State University, where he received his Bachelor’s degree in Social Science.
He played professional golf for five years and then spent nine years as a PGA Professional in Arizona before being called to the FCA Golf ministry.
Matt and his wife Sarah met at Kansas State, where Sarah was a women’s golf team member. She is currently a High School Counselor in Mesa, Arizona. They have two children, Max and Maddie. They love to go hiking, travel, coach/cheer for their kids’ sports teams, and barbecue with family and friends.
JIM ESARY
Donor Development
Jim served as the FCA Golf Director
from 2005 to 2022.
He attended Olivet Nazarene University and obtained a B.S. in Christian Education. While at school, he was an avid athlete and received letters in Football and Baseball.
Since college, Jim has served as the Head Baseball Coach at Eastern Nazarene University, FCA State Director in Wisconsin, and Associate Pastor of Community Fellowship Church in Wheaton, Illinois. He joined FCA Golf staff in 2000.
Jim is married to Jolene. Together, they raised four daughters— Tayler, Morgan, Kaitlin, and Sydney. Jim’s hobbies include golf and reading.
DAWN SANTO
Event Planner
Dawn proudly served in the United States Air Force for 9 years and was discharged as a disabled vet. She joined FCA Golf in January 2007 with a desire to see young people’s lives impacted and changed.
Dawn has been married for 37 years to Sam. They have 2 children, both married and both blessing Dawn and Sam with six grandchildren.
Besides spending time with her grandchildren, Dawn loves football and the beach.
CHRISTIE EMERY
Admin
Christie Emery’s first interaction with FCA Golf was in high school, where she attended the St. Simons FCA Golf Camp. She played golf at Young Harris College, received her Bachelor’s Degree in Communications and Sport Studies, and was a huddle leader at various FCA camps during her college years. After college, she coached at a golf academy in Georgia and then joined FCA staff in 2019 as a field representative.
Christie and her husband Ryan met at Young Harris College, where Ryan transferred to the men’s golf team his senior year from another university. The Emerys now live in Hoschton, GA, with their two daughters, Gracie and Sophie.
MICAH BREHM
Area Rep • Omaha, NE
Micah serves coaches and athletes in the greater Omaha area into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and His Church.
PATRICK HIGGINS
FCA Golf GA Director • Athens, GA
Patrick leads golf coaches and athletes to Christ through the fall tournament series, golf camps, and huddles throughout Georgia.
BOBBY KOHLER
Area Rep • San Antonio, TX
Bobby serves coaches and athletes on the middle school, high school, and college levels including at the Texas A&M FCA camp each summer through the sport of golf.
JOHN MORRIS
Area Rep • Tulsa, OK
John is dedicated to helping coaches and athletes build a relationship with Jesus Christ through FCA Golf Camps in Oklahoma, including those on the Indian reservations in the region.
JACOB POORE
Area Rep • West Orange County, FL
Jacob engages, equips and empowers golf coaches and athletes to Christ in West Orange County, FL.
MIKE SEIFFERT
Area Rep • Minneapolis, MN
Mike passionately leads golf coaches and athletes to Christ in Minnesota. One of the many ways he does this is through the FCA Golf Family Camp in Alexandria, MN.
JACOB SHAMBLIN
Area Rep • Jacksonville, FL
As a former collegiate golfer at Palm Beach Atlantic, Jacob enthusiastically leads golf coaches and athletes in a growing relationship with Jesus Christ in Northeast Florida.
GRANT SMALLWOOD
Area Rep • Corinth, MS
Grant leads as the metro area director of Greater Corinth FCA in Mississippi.
ADDISON STERLING
Dir. of Golf Ministries • Tampa, FL
Addison serves as the FCA Director of golf Ministries in Manatee County, FL.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Ben Stegmann
Board Chairman
St. Louis, MO
Ryan Britt
Jacksonville, FL
Eric Dahm
Scottsdale, AZ
Philip Detlefs
Saint Johns, FL
Blaire Greenwood
Ashland, VA
Debbie Krieger
Jupiter, FL
Dr. Jud Martin
Scottsbluff, NE
Luke McCann
Jacksonville, FL
Dean McQuiddy
Jacksonville, FL
Troy Mohr
Glenwood, IA
Ken Warmath
Owens Cross Roads, AL
LEGACY MEMBERS
Doug Greenwood
Glen Allen, VA
David Price
Jacksonville, FL
OUR MISSION
To lead every coach and athlete into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and His Church.
OUR VISION
To see the world transformed by Jesus Christ through the influence of coaches and athletes.
OUR VALUES
Integrity
We will demonstrate Christ-like wholeness, privately, and publicly.
Serving
We will model Jesus’ example of serving.
Teamwork
We will express our unity in Christ in all our relationships.
Excellence
We will honor and glorify God in all we do.
A TRIBUTE TO FCA GOLF FOUNDER, CAPTAIN BILL LEWIS
After retiring from the navy, Captain Bill Lewis set out to help young people find a personal relationship with Jesus Christ through the game of golf. Known to many thousands of people as Captain Bill, his vision was to make a difference. By making Jesus the captain of his own soul, Bill allowed the love of God to spill over into the lives of thousands of young people. For more than 20 years, Bill worked with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes to conduct golf camps around the country.
Many other golf professionals and tour pros, such as Betsy King, Patty Berg, and Larry Nelson, also helped. Jack and Barb Nicklaus were also a part by sponsoring a tournament that raised funds for golf camps. When someone like Bill has a vision for helping people, others can come along and be a part the dream.
Captain Bill conveyed the message of what it means to live in God’s grip. He would tell people, “We all need the Jesus grip.” When we are in His grip, we have God’s infinite love and power.
His message was: God is there to love us, to care for us, to touch us, and to nurture us. Most of all, kids at the camps learned that God makes it possible for each of them to love Him back. Bill Lewis lived unselfishly and exposed thousands to the real Master.
Captain William “Bill” Lewis went to be with the Lord on September 7, 2005.
Following the passing of Captain Bill Lewis, the FCA Golf Ministry created a camp scholarship fund to carry on his legacy. Through the Shade Tree Scholarship Fund generous gifts every year change the lives of young people by providing them the means to attend an FCA Junior Golf Camp.