Dirk Willis

Dirk Willis is the Founder of ALTAIR REI, LLC, focusing on commercial and residential real estate investment since March 2021. As Vice President at Kohler Co. since 2017, Dirk has also contributed to the PGA of America as an Executive Team member for the 43rd Ryder Cup Matches (2017-2022) and the 2015 PGA Championship. Previous roles include Vice President of Golf & Retail at the Irvine Company (2016-2017), Director of Golf at Whistling Straits & Blackwolf Run (2010-2016), and Past President of the Golf Coaches Association of Wisconsin (2010-2016). Dirk has held several executive positions in major golf events, including the 2012 U.S. Women's Open and the 2010 PGA Championship. Dirk's education includes an Executive Management Program from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management and a Master of Business Administration from Marquette University, complemented by additional education at Cornell University.