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About Us
Our History
Pardies & PINs was established in 2021 from the combination of our founder's love for the game of golf and desire to give more to worthy charities around the world. "Pardies" is the combination of the terms Pars & Birdies. PINs represents People In Need.
Our Mission
Pardies & PINs stimulates charitable contributions to select, established non-profit organizations who help people in need around the world from the U.S. everyday golfing public and their supporters through a fun, engaging and diverse set of giving opportunities.
Our Board
Our Board of Directors have a genuine interest and involvement in doing charitable work and giving of themselves for the greater good. Comprised of individuals of varying background and experience, the Board provides direction to all aspects of the Pardies & PINs business.
Click below to get to know our board members a little bit better.
Board of Directors
Dan Franz
Inspired by his involvement in charity work over the past 30 years, Dan founded Pardies & PINs in 2021 and is currently serving as President and Treasurer. Dan and his family have been on multiple mission trips to Haiti and he is currently on the board of Mission Starfish Haiti. He has previously been involved with various non-profit organizations, including the American Diabetes Association Tour De Cure, Take Away Hunger and the Special Olympics Iowa Law Enforcement Torch Run. At his most recent place of employment, Dan created an award-winning employee volunteer program, providing opportunities for community service for thousands of employees over a 10-year period. Dan currently resides in Iowa with Sue, his wife of 31 years, and has three grown children and one adorable grandson. His hobbies include golf, biking and watching college football.
Mike Pitts
Mike has been involved in multiple charities focusing on Children in Need since the adoption of his two youngest daughters in 2002/2003. He was the first President of The KidsFirst Foundation which was the organization that led to the founding of BarnRaisers of Indiana and served as Treasurer of The Childrens Bureau for 5 years. He has made multiple humanitarian trips to Russia and Haiti as a part of these organizations. Mike makes his home in Indiana with Betsy, his wife of 30 years, and has 3 daughters and a new granddaughter. He is currently the President-CEO of Redline Equipment.
Melissa Ziniti
A former PGA Professional, Melissa is excited to combine her love of golf with charitable giving. A lifelong contributor to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, her support became personal after her daughter survived childhood leukemia. Melissa has been involved with several organizations supporting the fight against pediatric cancer, including serving as Co-Chair for the Southeast Michigan Make-A-Wish Ball, participating with her daughter in the St. Jude Marathon Weekend in Memphis, fundraising and walking for Light the Night and Relay for Life, as well as various local charities. Melissa and her husband Joe have three grown children and live in Michigan.
Tim Franz
When given the opportunity to be a part of something that involves helping people and golf, Tim did not hesitate. He has been a teacher for 25 years, a profession he chose after taking a year off to do volunteer work after he received his Bachelor's Degree in Accounting. His love for the game of golf is strong - he played for his high school team, and has been a coach at his high school for 12 of his 25 years. It is a game he loves "because it blends competition with comradery, both with friends and family”. Tim resides in Normal, Illinois with his 3 kids and a dog.
Scott Brewer
Scott is an intellectual property professional who enjoys spending time outdoors and playing golf in his free time. He is a resident of Hilton Head, SC and spends his summers in the Chicago area. Scott has two adult children with his wife Paula. He has been active in a number of different charities through work and church, with a focus on food banks, disaster relief, veterans, and children’s programs.