OUR TEAM

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Founder

John Daly

Golfer John Daly turned pro in 1987, and he earned his first pro victory soon after at the 1987 Missouri Open. He joined the PGA TOUR in 1991, and won the PGA Championship that ......

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Daly gained attention as the ninth and final alternate for the event, winning by three strokes and earning PGA TOUR Rookie of the Year in 1991.

John won the 1995 British Open in a playoff with Costantino Rocca at St. Andrews. Despite being a two-time major winner, he was never selected for the Ryder Cup.

In 2004, Daly won the Buick Invitational and was named PGA TOUR Comeback Player of the Year. Known for his driving distance, "Long John" is also active in several charities in northwest Arkansas.

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President

Chick Linski

Surviving childhood cancer, Chick has worked for nonprofits for several years. A graduate of Indiana University, Chick has over 20 years of corporate experience...

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and brings his wealth of knowledge in business relationships to Team JDME.

As the President of the foundation, Chick handles Corporate Partners, donor relations, and day-to-day operations.

Chick resides in St. Louis with his family and is passionate about helping and touching as many lives as he can.

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Executive Director

Monica Hites

Monica has spent most of her career serving America's Veterans, underserved communities, and brings her passion for mental health into her professional pursuits...

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She is certified in Nonprofit Management and handles day-to-day operations, event planning, grant writing, governance, and board relations for Team JDME.

She resides in Oklahoma City and enjoys being outside with her dog Ralph, and exploring this beautiful country in her free time.

Monica sits on the Board of Directors for a local non-profit that serves the community experiencing homelessness: "Doing What I Can".

AMBASSADORS

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Darren McBurnett "McB" SEAL (Ret.)

On the heels of a 24-year career as a Navy SEAL, McB has become an accomplished speaker and motivator, presenting to companies and groups...

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including CDW, Budweiser, Rite-Aid, Walk-Ons, Albany Road Real Estate Partners, Founders Brewing Company, Hilton Hotels, BMO, National Quarterback Club, Fidelity Investments, Arbor Pharmaceuticals, and many others. He is also an award-winning photographer, his professional portfolio including work for NIKE, National Geographic, Fox and Friends, Rolling Stone, CBS SEAL Team, and the movie “Act of Valor.” His work has appeared on everything from album covers to billboards to walls of Fortune 500 companies and is in the homes of Charlie Sheen, Kid Rock, Jim McMahon, John Rich, Brent Burns, Roger Clemens, and John Daly. One of his eagle photographs hangs in the White House.
McB serves as an inspirational speaker and ambassador for Heart of a Lion Foundation.