Kathleen Williamson is in her second year as program coordinator for UNLV men's golf.
In this role, she assists the coaches with duties involving the Rebel Golf Foundation and focuses on improving fundraising opportunities.
Williamson moved to Las Vegas in 2003 and served as the operations director/volunteer coordinator for the Las Vegas LPGA Takefuji Classic until 2006. She contracted all services for the operation of the tournament, including lodging, parking, transportation, catering, uniforms, signage, tickets, entertainment and parties.
Williamson then moved to a similar role with the Las Vegas Founders Golf Foundation where she was the volunteer coordinator/foundation manager from 2006-12. She was responsible for recruiting, training and scheduling over 700 volunteers necessary to operate a week-long successful PGA Tour event at TPC Summerlin. She also assisted with the operations of the Southern Highlands Collegiate and SNGA Junior Golf events.
A graduate of Farmingham State in Mass., Williamson began her career as a third grade teacher in New Hampshire. After four years, she transitioned to a career with more flexibility and worked in hotel operations in Boston, Detroit, New York City and Atlantic City.
While in N.J., Williamson was recruited to join the LPGA ShopRite Classic Golf Tournament team. It was there she found her passion - working with volunteers and non-profit foundations.
She considered it a privilege to have an opportunity to be a part of an organization that made such a difference in the community, donating over $15 million during its 25 years operating Las Vegas' stop on the PGA Tour.
Williamson, who also currently does volunteer work for the Epicurean Charitable Foundation, resides in Henderson with her husband, David, and their dog, Charlie.
