ColteR Kautzmann

A self-proclaimed military brat, Colter spent much of his childhood in quite unlikely places. The family’s first assignment was Germany. It was during that time that Colter was introduced to golf at the age of 14. As a teenager, Colter also earned his pilot’s license and began taking an interest in aviation—but golf held his attention. He competed through high school, winning the Arizona 4A State Championship as a senior. His success on the course landed him a golf scholarship at the University of Idaho. After graduation, Colter competed in local, state, and national tournaments as well as on the mini professional tours. At this point, golf had become a 24-7 occupation. The Army recognized his talent and, at age 27, Colter started his military career as an Army aviator. After four years in Germany, including missions in the Netherlands, Poland, Czech Republic, Ukraine, and a four month deployment to Kuwait in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, Colter was tasked with a move to a different unit which brought him back to the states. Today, Colter is Envoy Regional Jet First Officer on the EMB 175. He recently moved to Dallas to be closer to family, and is settling into civilian life with his wife Sara, their kids, and plenty of golf.