Earnie Ellison Jr.
Earnie Ellison directs the PGA, Diversity Programs and Community Relations. One of the major initiatives for The PGA of America is to provide the resources, awareness, and opportunities for women, people of color and the under-served to participate in the game and the business of golf. After graduating from Alabama A&M University in 1970, he was employed by the IBM Company where he held various financial management positions in the USA and the Americas/Far East International businesses. In 1988 he joined the Unisys Company as Finance Director. He left Corporate America in 1992 to partner with his brother to experience the life of an entrepreneur. In 1997 he joined the PGA of America as the Director of Finance for the Tournament Operations. After developing a diversity program and establishing community initiatives, he was appointed to a new position for the PGA, Director of Business & Community Relations. Since his employment, the PGA of America has experienced notable progress in the goal to increase the awareness and opportunities for Women and Minority businesses as well as communities throughout the USA to participate and receive benefits through the game and the business of golf. Earnie has two children, Paula and Brent. |
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