OUR TEAM

Our team is dedicated to advancing diversity in golf and creating opportunities for underrepresented golfers.

Get to know the people behind the APGA’s mission.

ADRIAN

STILLS

DIRECTOR OF TOURNAMENT OPERATIONS

Adrian Stills previously served as the Director of Parks and Recreation for the City of Pensacola, Florida. A former PGA TOUR professional, Adrian competed on the TOUR in 1986 and spent 13 years as a golf instructor at the prestigious Grand Cypress Academy of Golf in Orlando, Florida. He also served as the founding Executive Director of the Northwest Florida Chapter of the First Tee, where he worked to introduce young players to the game. As Co-Founder and Director of Tournament Operations for the APGA Tour, Adrian combines his passion for golf with a dedication to creating opportunities. In his current role, he oversees tournament operations and supports the organization’s mission to bring greater diversity to the game.

MONTRELE

WELLS

DIRECTOR OF PLAYER PERFORMANCE

Montrele earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics from Benedict College. He is a Professional Golfer who has played all over the United States and South America for the past 12 years. Before joining the APGA Tour staff as the Director of Player Performance, he was an 11-year member of the APGA Tour and the winner of the Inaugural APGA Adrian Stills Award presented by Cisco in 2022. He has been involved in growing the game for over 15 years through organizations like Fairway Outreach, The First Tee, Moore-Myers Children’s Fund, and The Advocates Foundation to name a few. His mission is to ensure that youth of all backgrounds are provided instruction for developing lifelong golfing skills while preparing them for learning respect for the game of life. His vision is to enhance the growth, development, and sustaining of those necessary skills to build on future golf opportunities at the highest level.

RIANNA

HARRIS

DIRECTOR OF MARKETING

Rianna earned her Bachelor of Arts in Communication from UC Santa Barbara and was raised in Thousand Oaks, CA. With over three years of experience at the Advocates Professional Golf Association (APGA), she has evolved from Project Coordinator to Social Media Manager and now serves as Director of Marketing. In her current role, Rianna leads the strategic multi-channel marketing efforts that drive the APGA’s mission forward. She develops and executes brand campaigns, manages event marketing with high-profile sponsors, and oversees public relations strategies. Her expertise has been pivotal in amplifying the APGA's message, fostering partnerships, and enhancing the organization’s presence in the sports industry.

DELANEY

JONES

APGA FOUNDATION MANAGER

Delaney is the Foundation Manager for the APGA Foundation. Raised in Los Angeles and a former competitive soccer player, Delaney has a passion for sports and community engagement. Her professional journey includes impactful roles as a Marketing and Sponsorships Intern with the APGA, as well as experience at Kaiser Permanente and Genesis Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, where she contributed to initiatives addressing health inequities and optimizing healthcare administration. A recent Harvard University graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and a Secondary in Global Health and Health Policy, she is driven by a unique blend of experiences in sports and her enthusiasm for community outreach and health policy.

SAMANTHA

DIAZ

OPERATIONS MANAGER

Samantha Diaz was raised in Thousand Oaks, California. Outside of work, she enjoys playing golf and spending quality time with her family. She is the Operations Manager at the APGA Tour, where she leads financial and operational planning, and ensures smooth event execution. Previously, she worked as a member of the consulting staff at HDonovan Consulting and served as an Insurance Agent at Farmers Insurance. Samantha attended California State University Channel Islands, where she studied Business Administration and Management.

Cameron Lowery is the current APGA Fellow, with a deep passion for sports and a background in basketball. Raised in Indianapolis, IN, Cameron is a 2024 graduate of Indiana University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sports Media and Marketing. His professional journey includes valuable experience with prominent organizations such as the Indiana Pacers, Indianapolis Colts, AJGA, and USA Football. In his free time, Cameron enjoys hanging out with friends, playing basketball, traveling, and most importantly, hitting the golf course.