January 5, 2026 | Press Release
Charleston, SC—First Tee – Greater Charleston is pleased to welcome five new members to its Board of Directors. Nick Ferring, Olivia Hochschwender, Scott Kindorf, Kevin Murphy, and Aly Sterling will join 13 returning Directors to support the administration and growth of First Tee’s golf-based character education programs, which serve 22K+ young people annually in Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester counties.
Nick Ferring
Nick Ferring is an accomplished manufacturing and packaging executive with over 15 years of leadership experience in the industry. He’s a third-generation leader in the aerosol industry. Nick is currently the CEO of Custom Pak Products, a contract packager of aerosol spray paints and coatings. Prior to Custom Pak, Nick spent over a decade at PLZ Corp, a private equity-backed global leader in specialty aerosol and liquid product manufacturing, spending time with PLZ in Toronto, Chicago, and the Atlanta area. A passionate advocate for industry advancement, Nick has served on the National Aerosol Association Board of Directors for over eight years. He holds a B.A. from Bucknell University in Lewisburg, PA and an MBA from Boston College.
Nick grew up in St. Louis, MO, and now resides in Mount Pleasant, SC, with his wife, Meredith. They just welcomed their first child. Nick and Meredith are members of Daniel Island Club and Broomsedge Golf Club, in Rembert, S.C. In addition to supporting First Tee – Greater Charleston as a Pathfinder Immersion Program Mentor and Board Member, Nick is actively involved in his family’s charitable foundation based in St. Louis, MO, which has a history and mission of giving to early childhood education, the arts, and community development.
Olivia Hochschwender
Olivia Hochschwender was born and raised in Akron, Ohio. She earned her undergraduate degree at Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas, and went on to obtain her law degree from the University of Akron School of Law. Following law school, Olivia worked at the National Labor Relations Board as a field attorney for several years and later transitioned to private practice as a management-side labor and employment attorney.
Olivia now resides on Daniel Island with her husband and two sons. When she’s not keeping up with her boys, you can find her on the golf course. A former collegiate golfer and proud First Tee alumna, Olivia continues to compete in US Mid-Am Championships and various state and local tournaments. Prior to First Tee – Greater Charleston service, Olivia served on the First Tee – Akron Board for eight years. She also chairs the Committee On Directors for the Board of the Old Trail School, an independent private school located in Akron, Ohio.
Scott Kindorf
Scott Kindorf is a Director in Manulife Investment Management’s Private Equity and Credit Group. He previously worked for the Bank of Ireland, Madison Capital Funding, and Ernst & Young. Over the course of his career, Scott has overseen more than $5 billion in financings. He holds a B.S. in Accounting and a master’s degree in Accountancy from the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana.
Scott grew up in the Chicago area before relocating to Charleston in 2021. He resides in Mount Pleasant with his wife and their two daughters, who are both First Tee participants. When he isn’t driving his kids around town, Scott enjoys golfing and traveling with his family.
Kevin Murphy
Kevin Murphy oversees all design and construction related projects for RCB, a privately held real estate development company headquartered in Charleston. Prior to RCB, he developed and led a team of project managers in JLL’s Charleston office, where they completed projects ranging from an 1,100 SF tenant upfit to an 172,000 SF build-to-suit office headquarters. Project types varied from commercial, industrial, historic renovation, and healthcare. Kevin holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Auburn University.
Kevin resides in Mount Pleasant with his wife, Meredith, and two sons.
Aly Sterling
Aly Sterling is the Founder and President of Aly Sterling Philanthropy, a nationally recognized consulting firm helping charitable foundations and passionate people create and meet their philanthropic goals. She serves on various boards—prioritizing those related to education, entrepreneurship, and leadership—including the Paul J. Hooker Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership at Bowling Green State University, The University of Toledo Family Business Center, Care for Kids, and First Tee – Greater Charleston. Aly holds a master’s degree from the University of Toledo and is an adjunct professor at Bowling Green State University where she teaches on topics related to women’s leadership, social entrepreneurship and corporate social responsibility. She is also a published author.
Aly splits time between Ohio and South Carolina, and aside from work and volunteerism, she enjoys spending time with her three daughters, playing tennis, and traveling.
About First Tee – Greater Charleston
Established in 2008, First Tee – Greater Charleston serves young people, ages 5-18, from all walks of life. The 501(c)3 offers On-Course, In-School, and Community Outreach Programs that teach life-enhancing values and interpersonal skills through the game of golf, reaching thousands of children each year in Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester counties.