Brittany Zachrich, PGA
Executive Director
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Zachrich attended Appalachian State University where she earned BS Degree in Health Promotion and played collegiate golf for the Mountaineers. She gained her Class A Membership in the PGA of America in 2015. In 2016, Zachrich joined the First Tee Greater Wilmington as the Director of Community Outreach before becoming Executive Director in 2020. As a certified First Tee Coach & a First Tee Coach Trainer, Zachrich embraces the opportunity to learn and create an environment for participants, volunteers, & staff to thrive. At the age of 11, she began playing golf, but from a young age, played any sport that was put in front of her. Zachrich moved to Wilmington in 2015 and enjoys the coastal lifestyle it offers. Some of her favorite activities include time on the water, beach, or being active! Her favorite partner in crime is her dog, Palmer.

“What I enjoy most about First Tee is the relationships I have built and the opportunity I have to see how this program can be so impactful on a young person’s life. I am grateful to have such talented staff. I look forward to the footprint we will make in the Greater Wilmington area.”

Dana Schoenbach
Program Director
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Schoenbach attended Clemson University where she earned a BS in Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management in 2013. She started her First Tee journey as an Intern with the Houston chapter, evolving into a Program Coordinator before returning home to NJ. Schoenbach continued working with youth outside the First Tee network before joining the Raritan Valley chapter as the Program Director in 2019. She jumped at the opportunity to continue Building Game Changers in a warmer climate and joined First Tee Greater Wilmington as the Program Director in 2022. Schoenbach started playing golf at age 7 but was focused on softball growing up, returning to the game of golf in college for fun! Dana and her four-legged best friend, Alara, are loving their new life at the beach and can’t wait to keep exploring the area! 

“What I’ve enjoyed most about my years with First Tee is that no matter where you go, you will find like-minded people who want to help the next generation grow into the best versions of themselves, participants having fun through a life-long game and building skills that will allow them to handle all life throws their way.”

Leah Fitts
Development Coordinator
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Fitts graduated from Ole Miss (University of Mississippi) in 2021 with a BS in Integrated Marketing & Communications. She volunteered with Young Life for 4 years before joining their staff as a full time employee for 2 years. Fitts discovered her passion for nonprofit work and the opportunities to inspire and build up the next generation through adventure and outdoor experience. Having grown up in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, she has a love for the outdoors and enjoys playing tennis, volleyball, paddle boarding, skiing or anything else in the sports world. Fitts is brand new to Wilmington and can’t wait to explore more of town with her new husband and rescue pup!

“I am so excited to join the First Tee team not only because of the incredible environment, but also because it gives me the opportunity to help the next generation step forward in strength. I can’t wait to see what this time at First Tee has in store, and I look forward to lots of adventures in Wilmington!“