Jonathan is a leading pioneer in sport and sustainability, having worked in national and international planning and field support before founding the GEO Sustainable Golf Foundation nearly two decades ago. Jonathan is recognized for his unique expertise in sustainable golf and known for as a thoughtful strategist, collaborator, mentor, and advocate – he is driven by a longstanding passion to help golf be a leader in contributing to many of the defining issues of our time. Jonathan is a father of four, part of the local "Huffin' Puffins" for cycling, football, and golf - and always busy doing something!

For nearly 15 years, Kelli has led GEO's operational strategy and solutions to inspire sustainability and climate action within the sport. Her leadership and agility have shaped the foundation's approach to delivering tangible outcomes for golf courses, tournaments, players, and associations worldwide. Before her role in sustainable golf, Kelli worked in product management and strategic relations at Microsoft's Seattle headquarters, bringing a strong background in business operations and program development to her current role. Busy running the organization, Kelli has promised to get a hobby ... next year.

Sam works closely with golf architects, developers, governments, and tourism bodies to promote sustainable development in golf. With over a decade of leadership in this area, Sam has guided numerous projects in both emerging and established markets, ensuring they maximise their positive environmental and social impacts. He is a chartered member of the UK Landscape Institute and holds an MSc in Golf Course Architecture, adding technical expertise to his role in sustainable golf development. Two active sons keep Sam on the go, but he's usually up for a match at North Berwick West (his home course - lucky guy) - or he can be found beekeeping!

Tyler combines his passion for golf and sustainability in his role at GEO, leveraging his honors degree in Sustainable Environmental Management with hands-on project management experience to support new golf developments and renovations in reaching their sustainability potential. His work spans worldwide, from Aruba to Zambia, where his collaborative approach helps teams deliver successful, sustainable outcomes for golf projects around the world. When not traveling the world, Tyler enjoys golf, football, fitness and music.

Moira expertly handles the daily business administration of the Foundation, ensuring the smooth functioning of the Scotland office while also supporting the growing global sustainable golf community whenever they reach out to the Foundation. Her previous career as a detective with the Scottish police has equipped her with exceptional problem-solving skills, making her a trusted resource for getting to the root of any issues that arise! A native of the countryside surrounding our North Berwick HQ, Moira is also a life-long equestrian.

Rosie oversees the development, content upgrades, translation, and data integration for OnCourse, the software program at the heart of the sustainable golf system. Her management ensures this global platform runs smoothly in 13 languages, with continual enhancements based on data and user feedback. An aptitude for organization, process, and visual representation, combined with eight years at the Foundation, also contribute to shaping internal systems as the team and its scope and scale continue to grow. Rosie is an avid crafter and a loyal fan of Country music, getting to Nashville whenever she can.

Guy brings a passion for sustainability and a degree in Sustainable Development from the University of Edinburgh to his role at GEO which has grown over nearly six years. Leading our creative and digital content, his skills in design, information visualization and project management have been instrumental in creating engaging content for club support and engagement, social media and communications, as well as managing the sustainable.golf website with impactful content that reflects the sustainable golf movement.

Leia ensures the effective execution of GEO Foundation’s vision across all departments and stakeholders. From coordinating projects to shaping workflow systems, Leia’s role is essential to maintaining strategic alignment. Prior to GEO, Leia founded an innovative non-profit in the hydroponics space, earning accolades for her contributions to sustainability. Raised in the Philippines and now based in Scotland, Leia’s global perspective enriches the Foundation's work. Recently becoming a new mother, Leia enjoys seeing life through many different lenses.

Carole manages GEO’s data, reporting, and carbon as well as the certification systems and processes. With degrees from the University of Nebraska and a Master of Science from the University of Michigan, and 7-years experience running a corporate responsibility certification in the US, Carole strengthens GEO’s capacity to deliver forward-looking, credible and efficient solutions to the golf industry. A two-year “local” of North Berwick, Carole and her dog, Arnold Pawmer, traded Nebraska cornfields for Scotland’s Golf Coast and seaside.

Mark brings further experience in carbon measurement and reporting to the GEO team. With a background in carbon and ESG reporting from Ernst & Young in Singapore, he is responsible for working with large data sets, primarily supporting GEO’s sustainable tournaments team, assembling carbon calculations for organizations, professional tournaments and players. Mark also now makes Scotland his home, which suits his enthusiasm for golf - and golf apparel!

Jeeva brings a natural aptitude for numbers and intuition for context that has quickly made him an essential part of the Foundation’s growing data team. A life-long golfer and graduate of the University of Edinburgh, he is now immersed in wanting to uncover more and more about how sustainability practices impact the game, combining his personal passion with a professional commitment to help the sport with data-driven learning and decision-making. Jeeva somehow manages to fit playing guitar in a band in amongst his frequent golf!

Robbie holds a PhD in Sustainable Golf from the University of St Andrews, bringing deep and up-to-date knowledge on the integration of sustainability practices within the golf industry. Robbie’s role focuses on driving positive impacts and innovative solutions that are integrated across the Foundation’s systems and programs - combining a long-term vision with short-term steps that can be shared broadly. Robbie is an avid golfer, playing on Scotland's hallowed west coast links - when the weather is bad, he seeks shelter in the gym instead.

Alan brings over a decade of experience from senior roles at VisitScotland, where he successfully led investment and growth in the major golf events portfolio, including Ryder Cup and Solheim Cup, and forged key partnerships that cemented Scotland’s reputation as the Home of Golf. At GEO, Alan leverages his expertise in building collaborative networks and engaging stakeholders to advance the foundation’s mission of promoting sustainability in golf, driving impactful partnerships across the global golf community. Being a father of two young kids keeps Alan busy outside of work!

Mac draws on 5-years of experience from the supplier side of major golf tournaments alongside a degree in Business Management in his role at GEO, helping tournaments worldwide integrate sustainability into their planning and delivery. Mac also contributes to program and platform development, helping to ensure GEO is a valued partner to event teams and Tours. Mac is always up for a project or a pint, and one of the 2020 converts traded his rugby boots for golf shoes.

With a degree in International Hospitality Management and a decade of golf tournament and event experience, including roles at P54 and Visit Scotland, Lindsay fits in well with the teams she is now supporting through their sustainability efforts. Lindsay’s global role involves working both remotely and onsite, leveraging her experience and building strong relationships. Lindsay is a North Berwick native so has settled in quickly to our HQ office, and dabbles in marathons in her spare time.

Rony leverages his experience from major sporting events, such as the Olympic Games and PGA Tour, to bring innovative solutions to sustainability challenges in golf. Raised in Mexico, attending College in the US, and then earning a graduate degree in Sustainable Development from the University of St Andrews, Rony brings a well-rounded perspective alongside his passion for supporting golf's positive impact on the environment and society. An excellent listener and enthusiast for arts, culture, and sports, Rony is our renaissance man.

With a degree in Environmental Management with Business, Chris has a strong foundation in sustainability, developed through an internship at Southampton Football Club. There, he contributed to the club’s sustainability strategy, gaining experience in sustainable travel planning, procurement, and net-zero strategies for elite sports. Today, Chris is part of GEO’s international Club Engagement team, supporting golf clubs worldwide in their sustainability efforts. Through the OnCourse program, Chris works to advance the sustainable golf mission at the grassroots level. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with friends, watching his beloved AFC Bournemouth, and, of course, hitting the golf course!