Golf It Forward® is thrilled to announce the appointment of Frank Pyles to its Board of Directors. With a rich background in finance and a profound commitment to education and youth development, Frank brings a unique blend of skills and passion to our organization.
Frank Pyles, a California native and graduate of California State University – Los Angeles, relocated to Phoenix in 2000 to embark on a successful 21-year career in finance. Witnessing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on his children’s education, Frank was inspired to support students by opening a Huntington Learning Center franchise in North Scottsdale in 2022. As Center Director, he has been instrumental in providing comprehensive educational support to students of all grades, including SAT and ACT Exam Preparation.
With Huntington Learning Center flourishing under his leadership, Frank transitioned to a more passive role, allowing him to re-engage with the finance sector as the Managing Director at Nationwide Financial. His dedication to education and youth development led him to Golf It Forward.
Frank’s enthusiasm for Golf It Forward stems from its alignment with his passion for supporting young women in their pursuit of academic and athletic excellence. “The work of Golf It Forward, in partnership with the LPGA, has been transformative, awarding over $1.3 million in scholarships,” Frank stated. “I am eager to contribute to this mission, further empowering young women to achieve their aspirations in college golf and beyond.” Frank joined the board in October 2024 and will serve a three-year term.
In his leisure time, Frank enjoys playing golf and cherishing moments with his wife Dana and their three children, Maddie (19), Colin (16), and Charlie (9).
Golf It Forward is excited to leverage Frank’s expertise and vision to further our mission of supporting youth through golf. For more information about Golf It Forward and our initiatives, please visit our website or contact us at the details below.
ABOUT GOLF IT FORWARD® (GIF)
GOLF IT FORWARD is the public face of the Marilynn Smith and Founders’ Legacy Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization. The foundation embodies the ingenuity, drive and passion of 13 women who had the foresight to see that there was a future for women in golf and golf in the future of women. For more information on GIF, please go to www.GolfItForward.org
PRESS CONTACT Debbie Waitkus – Foundation President, 13Founders@golfitforward.org
