THE
TEAM
BOARD & STAFF
BOARD & STAFF
Jason Mitchell
Jason Mitchell is the Co-Founder and serves as the President at Better Back Nine. He has been a USAF Combat Controller for over 15 years. Jason has multiple deployments to combat zones and has served in senior enlisted leadership roles. He currently works in logistics management and continues to serve in the Air National Guard. He enjoys golf and staying connected with the outdoors.
WADE MAYFIELD
Since 2000, Wade Mayfield has diligently worked his way up from an entry level position to outright ownership of a prominent HVAC installation and sales organization. He brings an immense collection of business principals, leadership experience, and a true moral compass. He has held numerous Board and Chairman positions in national trade organizations, as well as several philanthropic foundations. He has a true love for his country and the members of the US military that protect it.
BRIAN NEESEN
Brian Neesen brings over thirty years of business & leadership experience to BB9. He is a graduate of Creighton University with a bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business administration. Currently he is a multi-unit franchise owner of Sola Salons, providing independent suite space and business support to beauty and wellness professionals in Nebraska and Iowa. Brian is passionate about golf and the role it plays building strong communities and fostering long-lasting relationships.
Guy mosley
Guy Mosley serves as the Director of Outreach at Better Back Nine. He joined the USAF in 2013 as a Combat Controller, where he served in Air Force Special Operations Command for 10 years. As he transitioned away from military service in 2023, he rekindled a long held passion for golf. He is a USGA member and a full time Honor caddie at the Dormie club and plays to a 1.9 Handicap. His love for the game has driven him to pursue golf full time and help veterans from the SOF community.
Dr. Savannah Gardner, DC, Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) Level III Certified, serves as our Clinical Director. Dr. Gardner holds advanced TPI Medical and Power Level 3 certifications—a distinction held by a select group within the TPI network. Her deep knowledge of human movement and clinical insights makes her a huge asset to our participants.
Dr. Savannah GARDNER
Michael “Chip” Sosik serves as the Head of Instruction for Better Back Nine. Coach Chip is a former NCAA Division I golfer, currently working with several mini-tour players and college athletes as their swing and putting coach. Dr. Gardner and Coach Chip work in tandem within the TPI methodology to deliver a truly holistic movement and swing instructional program that is currently unrivaled in the non-profit space.
