OUR TEAM

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Cole Smith

Cole retired after 30 years of service at Hughes Aircraft and Raytheon Company where he held a number of senior level finance managerial positions. He is currently consulting CFO for PRS Credentialing Services LLC as well as President-CEO of Sinclaire Property Investments. During his formative years Cole served in the US Army as well as becoming an accomplished basketball player, having played in Europe, Germany. Additionally, he spent a brief stint interning for the Los Angeles Clippers Public Relations and Communications department. Cole has served on the board for the Lincoln Family Life Center (Los Angeles, CA), Board Treasurer for the Academy of Science and Engineering (Los Angeles) as well as Chairman of the Youth Motivation Task Force (Los Angeles/ Long Beach, CA.) He earned his B.S. in business administration and M.B.A (Finance) from Pepperdine University Graziadio School of Business and Management.

DIRECTOR OF PLAYER PERFORMANCE

Montrele Wells

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. Helping golfers advance and get better has always been a passion and he will continue to do that on the professional level.

MARKETING MANAGER

Rianna Harris

Rianna earned her Bachelor of Arts in Communications from UC Santa Barbara. With over three years of experience, she specializes in brand management, strategic leadership, and driving social impact. Rianna is passionate about creating innovative and inclusive campaigns that resonate with diverse audiences. Her experience includes managing high-profile partnerships, leading multi-channel campaigns, and overseeing event marketing for national organizations.

Known for her ability to execute strategic initiatives with precision, she consistently delivers results that enhance brand visibility and engage stakeholders. Rianna’s commitment to making a meaningful difference in both business and society drives every project she undertakes, ensuring impactful outcomes that align with organizational goals.