About Us

Development Director

Phone: (408) 508-4881
Email: judy@tftsv.org

Judy Dixon Deaton has been the Development Director at The First Tee of Silicon Valley since September 2017. As life-long golfer, she is passionate about sharing how this self-sustaining organization’s educational programs have impacted nearly 80,000 youth by building character, instilling life-enhancing values, and promoting healthy choices through the game of golf. Her job is to connect individuals and companies with the opportunity to help transform the lives of underserved youth and give them a brighter future. Judy has come full circle in her career by starting in the non-profit sector at the United Way, March of Dimes and Santa Clara County Fair Association; then she spent 20 years in the media industry. Her time in media as Director of Sales spanned TV, Print and Radio working for KNTV-11(ABC), Silicon Valley Biz Ink and 15 years at 94.5 KBAY and Mix 106.5. She graduated from Bradley University with a Public Relations /Advertising double major then headed west where she met her husband of 32 years, Nate Deaton, a radio GM at 95.3 KRTY. Judy and Nate have a 23-year old son Drew, who works for TTI Group, Inc. When Judy isn’t working, you will find her golfing at Almaden Country Club, at country concerts, watching sports or volunteering at Holy Spirit Parish.

president & CEO

Phone: (408) 288-2937
Email: george@tftsv.org

George Maxe, President & CEO, is a graduate of UC Berkeley where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and the MIT Sloan School of Management where he earned a Master’s degree in Management. He has significant work experience in marketing, general management, organization development, systems thinking, and management consulting. George also has expertise in mentoring and creating effective mentoring programs, which was the topic of his Master’s thesis. He has mentored hundreds of young people and has coached youth baseball and soccer for several years. George’s role as President & CEO of The First Tee of Silicon Valley is a perfect blend of his education, expertise, and background.

When did you start playing golf?  Age 13 with my father in Stamford Connecticut

What are some of your hobbies?  Golf, snorkeling, hiking, reading