Karen Matterson

Director/Board Member at

Fore Life, Inc.

Finance

Consumer Services

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Karen Matterson is currently working as a Director at Fore Life, Inc. Prior to this, she worked as the Chief People Officer & Senior Vice President at Global Payments, Inc. from 2008 to 2019.
She completed her undergraduate degree from Georgia State University.

Karen Matterson active positions

Companies	Position	Start
Fore Life, Inc. Fore Life, Inc. Fore Life, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering youth ages 4-18 through year-round golf programs that focus on athletic skill development and essential life skills such as decision-making, integrity, respect, and perseverance. The private company is based in Miami. The organization offers structured lessons, practice sessions, summer golf camps, and competitive opportunities at Lauderhill Golf Course. Its coaching staff includes experienced professionals who nurture well-rounded young golfers. Fore Life runs initiatives like "Golf Instead of Guns," a national mentoring program aimed at reducing juvenile crime and gun violence by fostering critical thinking and positive relationships between law enforcement and at-risk youth. The organization also partners with community groups to host inclusive events for children with challenges such as autism and organizes special events that combine golf experiences with youth empowerment goals.	Director/Board Member	-

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Former positions of Karen Matterson

Companies	Position	End
GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC.	Human Resources Officer	31/12/2018

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Private companies	3
Global Payments, Inc. Global Payments, Inc. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Provides payments and software technology solutions	Finance
Georgia State University Georgia State University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Fore Life, Inc. Fore Life, Inc. Fore Life, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering youth ages 4-18 through year-round golf programs that focus on athletic skill development and essential life skills such as decision-making, integrity, respect, and perseverance. The private company is based in Miami. The organization offers structured lessons, practice sessions, summer golf camps, and competitive opportunities at Lauderhill Golf Course. Its coaching staff includes experienced professionals who nurture well-rounded young golfers. Fore Life runs initiatives like "Golf Instead of Guns," a national mentoring program aimed at reducing juvenile crime and gun violence by fostering critical thinking and positive relationships between law enforcement and at-risk youth. The organization also partners with community groups to host inclusive events for children with challenges such as autism and organizes special events that combine golf experiences with youth empowerment goals.