Sponsored by Principal, powered by Iowa kids
The Principal Charity Classic comes together to raise money for Iowa children’s charities through the support of Principal and the work of Bruno Event Team. Since 2007, the event has contributed more than $37 million to charities who invest in the future of Iowa kids. This always exciting and family-friendly event greatly contributes to the economic vitality and quality of life in Central Iowa while bringing a strong field of professional PGA TOUR Champions players to Des Moines.
Don’t miss out on Des Moines’ summer kick-off event.
Enjoy time with friends while supporting your community next summer at the 2022 Principal Charity Classic. Sit back, relax, and watch PGA TOUR Champions golfers compete in Iowa’s only PGA TOUR Champions stop, or explore dozens of other activities suited for business professionals and families alike.
Alex McCarty
Sales Director
Alex started his career in 2014 as the Tournament Manager with the Principal Charity Classic. Throughout the last seven years he has managed elite professional golf tournaments in including the BMW Championship and U.S. Senior Open. He is a native Iowan and a graduate of Simpson College. As Sales Director, Alex will work with our many sponsors and continue to grow support for Iowa Children’s Charities. When not in the office, Alex enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife, daughter and two dogs.
Kacey Praschan
Operations Director
Kacey worked for three consecutive U.S. Senior Opens before joining the Principal Charity Classic team in Des Moines. He has the pleasure of working with our more than 50 operational partners to ensure that each tournament runs more efficiently than the last. When he’s not in the office, Kacey enjoys golfing, spending time exploring Des Moines with his wife and dog, and watching his alma mater, NC State.
MacKenzie Tritt
Tournament Manager
MacKenzie is a Michigan native and graduate of Belmont University with a master’s degree in Sports Administration. Prior to joining PCC, MacKenzie managed partnerships and fulfillment for the inaugural Constellation Furyk & Friends PGA TOUR Champions event in Jacksonville. Before that, MacKenzie was part of the operations team at the Simmons Bank Open (Korn Ferry Tour) in Nashville, TN. Outside of the office, she enjoys exploring the nature trails with her dog Finn.
Mitchell Longo
Tournament Coordinator
Mitchell began his time in golf primarily supporting the Rocket Mortgage Classic, a PGA TOUR event in Detroit. After his graduation from the UNC – Chapel Hill, Mitchell continued his journey at the 2021 BMW Championship in Baltimore as an operations intern. As the Tournament Coordinator, Mitchell will also be helping Alex with our numerous sponsors as well as grow our Birdies for Charity program. Outside of work, Mitchell enjoys a nice round of disk golf, a fun night of karaoke and cheering on USA soccer.
Ken McCullum – Board Chair
Principal
Jim Adrianse
Retired
Matt Carstens
Landus Cooperative
Nick Cecere
Retired
Mary Coffin
Retired
Greg Edwards
Catch Des Moines
Kevin Grimm
Wexford & James
Lynn Horak
Retired
Dan Houston
Principal
Kristi Knous
Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines
Kathryn Kunert
MidAmerican Energy
Mike McCoy
NCMIC
Jo Christine Miles
Principal Foundation
Suku Radia
Retired
Brian Sather
KCCI
David Stark
UnityPoint Health – DSM
Tiffany Tauscheck
Greater Des Moines Partnership
Rob TeKolste
Sammons Financial Group
Rich Willis
Willis Auto Campus
Tournament history
The tournament began in 2001 with Principal taking over as the title sponsor in 2007. Since 2007, the event has raised over $37 million for Iowa children’s charities--a number we aim to grow year after year. As one of the marquee events in Des Moines, Principal Charity Classic has won many awards over the years. The tournament was named the PGA TOUR Champions 2016 Tournament of the Year and has broken it’s own charitable gifting records year after year. You don’t want to miss out on another historic year at the Principal Charity Classic.