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Get Ready for the 20th Annual Tee IT Up Golf Tournament
The 2026 Tee IT Up for Techbridge Golf Tournament will take place on .
Château Élan Golf Club6060 Golf Club Dr,Braselton, Georgia 30517Meet Our Co-Chairs
Ngozi Eze
CISO — Levi Strauss & Co.
2026 Schedule
| Eastern Time | Agenda |
|---|---|
| Sponsor rep arrival | |
| Registration opens & breakfast served | |
| Driving range opens | |
| Golfers to carts; opening remarks; Ann Cramer Volunteer of the Year Award | |
| Shotgun start | |
| Networking reception | |
| Awards, raffle, & contest winners announced | |
| Reception concludes |
Tee IT Up for Techbridge: A Day of Connection, Competition, and Community Impact
With the course in full bloom, this year’s Tee IT Up for Techbridge brought together Atlanta’s tech community for a day that was as meaningful as it was memorable. We welcomed 240 golfers and 160 sponsor representatives—leaders, innovators, and changemakers—united by a shared commitment to connection and community impact.
This event continues to be a powerful reflection of what happens when purpose meets partnership.
We extend our deepest gratitude to our presenting sponsors—Nexthink, Insight, and LG Electronics—whose leadership and investment in innovation continue to move our mission forward. Your support is not only seen, but it’s felt across the communities we serve.
Behind every successful event is a team of dedicated leaders, and Tee IT Up was no exception. We are especially grateful to our co-chairs, Robby Cullens (SVP & CIO, Georgia–Pacific) and Ngozi Eze (CISO, Levi Strauss & Co.), for their vision and leadership in bringing this day to life.
We also thank the Society for Information Management of Atlanta and GeorgiaCIO for their continued partnership and commitment to advancing both this event and the mission behind it.
A special acknowledgment to American Cancer Society leaders Angelina Cavalli Buzby and Donnie Davis, who served as Tournament Marshals—welcoming guests and helping set the tone for a day centered on connection and purpose.
Because of this incredible community, Tee IT Up is more than a tournament. It’s a powerful example of what it looks like when Atlanta’s tech leaders come together—not just to compete, but to create lasting impact.
And we’re just getting started.
2024 Highlights
The event wasn’t just about the game — it was about camaraderie, networking, and making a lasting impact. The tournament featured exciting competitions, such as:
- Longest Drive challenges
- Closest-to-the-Pin contests
- Beat-the-Pro competitions
- Fast Flyer awards
Participants shared not only their skills on the course but also their commitment to making a difference.
Elizabeth Erckmann Hoemeke Bestowed 2024 Ed Steinike CIO Award
We are honored to announce Elizabeth Erckmann Hoemeke as the recipient of the Ed Steinike CIO Award, a prestigious recognition given to technology leaders who exemplify exceptional leadership, mentorship, and commitment to philanthropy.
Hoemeke brings more than 20 years of experience in product development and IT. She currently serves as the chief information officer at One Inc., where she leads the company’s global IT strategy with a focus on innovation, transformation, and security. Her leadership spans cloud services, infrastructure, and product development, ensuring cutting-edge solutions for the organization.
Before joining One Inc., Hoemeke was senior vice president at U.S. Bank, where she managed a global team of more than 300 associates. Hoemeke’s background includes a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. She remains deeply committed to her community through her involvement in Leadership Atlanta and various nonprofits.
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Thank You to Our Sponsors and Partners
The incredible success of Tee IT Up for Techbridge would not have been possible without the generous support of our sponsors. Special thanks to our Presenting sponsors, Insight and Lenovo, for their continued commitment.
A huge shoutout to our Beat the Pro sponsor, RAAH Technologies, for bringing an extra layer of excitement to the competition. Our Putting Contest sponsor, Eliassen Group, helped add a fun challenge for everyone, while our Closest to the Pin sponsor, Island, truly elevated the competitive spirit.
Special thanks to our Cigar sponsor, Adapture, for adding a touch of class, and our Martini Station sponsor, Rimini Street, for helping us all unwind in style.
NPursuit (our Cart Path sponsor) and bitwise (our Golf Cart sponsor) helped our golfers move swiftly through the course. Improving (our Hole in One sponsor) made sure everyone had a shot for bragging rights.
We are beyond grateful to Zoom for stepping up as the official Lunch sponsor. Because of their generosity, we kept our golfers energized and ready to take on the course. It made a world of difference in creating an amazing experience for everyone involved.
Thank you, Varonis and TekStream, for your generous PARtacular sponsorships. Your support has made a meaningful impact on this event’s success, and we deeply appreciate your commitment.
Lastly, we extend a huge round of applause to all of our Hole sponsors: 3Ci, AxiomPath, Arista, ASK, Accenture, BlueFletch, BrookSource, BVC Advisors, CGI, Charter Global, Cherry Bekaert, Daugherty Business Solutions, Expert Technical, Flexential, FPT Software, Hylaine, IBM, Intersect Group, ITAD Tech, iVision, Moveworks, Nasuni, Netskope, OpenText, Relevantz, Robert Half, Rubrik, Sayers, Synergis, TAG, TalentBridge, Vaco, Veeam, and Zones. Your support is invaluable, and we deeply appreciate of your generosity.
Through their sponsorships, these organizations exemplified the power of technology for good, helping us drive lasting change for Techbridge and the communities we serve.
Looking Ahead
As we look forward to celebrating 25 years of Techbridge in 2025, we are grateful for the incredible turnout and support from all participants, sponsors, and Techbridge staff. This event was not just about golf — it was about connecting, collaborating, and driving change.
Thank you once again for being part of this memorable day. Together, we are swinging toward a brighter, more equitable future. We can’t wait to see you next year!