Thank You To Our Donors
We extend our sincere gratitude to the generous sponsors and donors whose support makes the Jayden T. Gillespie Foundation’s mission possible. Your partnership helps us continue expanding access to vital mental-health resources for underserved youth and families, while bringing our community together around a cause that matters.
Help us make an even greater impact. Visit our 2026 Golf Tournament page to explore sponsorship opportunities and become a sponsor today.
2026 Founder’s Circle Sponsor
With gratitude to our lead sponsor.
We are especially proud to recognize Bill Gillies for his extraordinary commitment to the JTG Foundation as this year’s 2026 Founder’s Circle Sponsor. Bill’s remarkable generosity will be instrumental in advancing the Foundation’s mission, expanding access to critical mental health support, and bringing real hope and help to those who need it most.
In addition, Bill’s company, Big Country Organic Brewing Co., is also generously supporting this year’s tournament by providing its organic craft beers and seltzers for guests to enjoy throughout the event. Big Country Organic Brewing Co. strives to make craft beverages better through its commitment to people and planet. The company values transparency and sustainability in everything it does—from sourcing high-quality organic ingredients to using 100% recyclable packaging and supporting farmers through Fair Trade practices. Enjoy the journey with Big Country.
2026 Platinum Sponsors
$10,000 - $15,000
Robert, Lisa, and Morgan Gillespie - Jayden T. Gillespie Foundation
The Jayden T. Gillespie Foundation is guided by the love, courage, and joy our son Jayden brought into the world. Through our continued sponsorship, we—Robert, Lisa and Morgan Gillespie—are dedicated to supporting adolescents facing mental‑health challenges by providing meaningful resources, compassionate guidance, and programs that foster emotional resilience. Every contribution reflects Jayden’s spirit and our commitment to helping young people feel seen, supported, and empowered.
Our vision is a future where adolescents have access to the mental‑health support they need to thrive, and where families feel connected to a community that understands their journey. By sustaining this foundation, we carry Jayden’s light forward—transforming our love into action and creating lasting change for youth who need hope, encouragement, and a safe place to grow. His legacy inspires us to uplift young people and strengthen the mental‑health pathways that can change the course of their lives
Louis James - MCL Jasco Holdings
Louis E. James, a visionary entrepreneur and dynamic leader known for his exceptional business acumen and transformative approach to organizational growth. As President & CEO of MCL Jasco Holdings, he has guided the company’s expansion into a diversified enterprise serving the supply chain, automotive, energy efficiency, and agriculture sectors. A Starkville, Mississippi native, he earned a B.S. in Business Administration from Mississippi Valley State University and proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Louis began his entrepreneurial journey in the 1970s, operating multiple grocery and convenience stores in Chicago before acquiring Morrilton Plastic Products and TTO, Inc. In 2007, he founded MCL Jasco Holdings, a Detroit-based, 100% minority and disabled-veteran-owned conglomerate with five subsidiaries. A prolific and respected industry leader, Louis is a 2024 Gandhi Award nominee and 2024 Entrepreneur of the Year Recipient. He and his wife, Dr. Pamela James have two daughters and two grandchildren.
Steve Kerr - Golden State Warriors
Steve Kerr is an American basketball coach and former NBA player, born September 27, 1965, in Beirut, Lebanon. He played college basketball at the University of Arizona and won five NBA championships as a player, including three with the Chicago Bulls and two with the San Antonio Spurs. He became head coach of the Golden State Warriors in 2014 and has led the team to four NBA championships. He also coached the U.S. men's national team to Olympic gold at the 2024 Paris Games.
Cigi Oakley - VCT
Combining deep industry expertise with best-in-breed technologies, and well-trained personnel, Virtual Computing Technology delivers solutions that help government and commercial organizations reduce cost, improve profitability, build a competitive advantage and deliver the best overall quality services. We believe in a tightly coupled partnership with our clients to achieve the highest level of customer satisfaction!
Patrick Vogt - API
Academic Programs International (API) was founded in 1997 by our ‘founding mamas’, who were dedicated to providing high-quality, affordable study abroad programs for U.S. students. Their diverse experiences abroad, first as students and later as professionals, shaped their philosophy on the value of international education as a means of promoting intellectual curiosity, cultural sensitivity and holistic personal development.
2026 Gold Sponsors
$5,000 - $10,000
John Baumgardner - CEO, ACE Parking
ACE Parking is a San Diego-based privately held parking management company that provides parking operations and transportation services. Its services include parking management, valet parking, airport parking and shuttles, event and stadium parking, and parking enforcement. The company operates across multiple states and serves a wide range of clients, including hotels, hospitals, offices, retail properties, airports, and special events.
“We get excited about technology and regularly analyze consumer buying trends to achieve maximum revenue potential and create healthy revenue streams.”
Allen and Donna Baytop
Andrew Galewski
Our vision for the team has always been to help clients manage their financial challenges at every phase of their lives. Today, we can see how their plans have played out over time—we have served as a stable presence in their lives and helped them stay focused on the big picture, so they have been able to execute their plans through the good times and the rough patches.
1200 Prospect Street Suite 100 La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 729-5247
Lorron James
Leveraging world-class engineering expertise in multiple industries, we deliver top-notch solutions that keep our clients ahead of the game.
David Kern - Titleist
Titleist is a premium golf brand known for high-performance golf balls, clubs, wedges, putters, and golf accessories. The brand is especially recognized for its Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf balls, which are widely used by professional and amateur golfers. Titleist products are designed with an emphasis on precision, consistency, feel, distance, and control, making the brand popular among serious golfers.
Bill Moore
Sharp Mesa Vista
Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital in San Diego is a leading behavioral health facility dedicated to providing compassionate, comprehensive care for individuals experiencing mental health and substance use challenges. As part of Sharp HealthCare, the hospital offers a wide range of inpatient and outpatient programs for adults, children, teens, and older adults, including treatment for mood disorders, trauma, eating disorders, substance use, and other behavioral health conditions. Its experienced team focuses on personalized treatment and recovery in a safe, supportive environment, helping patients and their families move toward improved mental health and well-being.
Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group
Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group is one of San Diego’s largest and most established multispecialty medical groups, known for more than a century of coordinated, patient‑centered care. Founded in 1923 as the region’s first multispecialty practice, the group has grown into a network of 19 medical centers, offering primary care, specialty care, urgent care, onsite labs, radiology, pharmacy, physical therapy, and wellness programs — all designed to make high‑quality care convenient and accessible.
Their longstanding partnership with Sharp HealthCare, established in 1985, created one of the earliest integrated health systems in the U.S., enabling seamless collaboration between physicians, hospitals, and support teams. Today, Sharp Rees-Stealy includes more than 700 physicians and advanced practice providers and delivers over 1.4 million patient visits annually, reflecting its deep commitment to serving families across San Diego County.
The group’s mission centers on improving community health through compassionate, coordinated care — a philosophy that has guided its growth from a single clinic to one of the region’s most trusted medical organizations.
Jim Trotter - Work, Plan, Play Foundation
2026 Silver Sponsors
$2,500 - $5,000
David Hampton
The Crosby Club
Jeffery Grad
Dominique and Henry Heins
Drs. Herb & Peggy Martin
Dr. Kristin Keefe and Peter Clarkin
Viewpoint Brewing Company
Frank Lo Preste
Willow Creek Financial
2026 Bronze Sponsors
$1,000 - $2,500
Dr. Charles & Leslie Athill
Callaway
Lenny Comma
Enid Dixon
Robyn and Rodney Hood
Ebony and Wilbert Johnson
Marti Montbleau
Glenn and Jeff Taylor
TaylorMade
Lilian Vanvieldt-Gray
Clyde Walker
Tina and Ed Ward
2026 Honorable Mention
Suzanne Afflalo
Gilbert Andersen
Teri Archer
Vivian Carpenter
Daniel Cepin
Tony Chuan
Candace Corson
Merrilyn Damitz
Kim Fuller
Anita Goggins
Rose H. Goldman
Karen Heins
Daniel Hoefer
Jeremy Hogan
Ann Kavy
Samuel Knight
John Kochendorfer
Larry Laboe
Anna Lillian
Larry Markowitz
James Morgan
Jayson Morgan
Arun Padmanabhan
Byungjoo Park
Cleopatra Settles
David Spees
Brent Steineckert
Lee Wills-Irvine
David Wynn