Accomplished leader with a track record of creating premier atmospheres for both the Membership and Operations Team within private clubs. Experienced in agronomy, food and beverage, and human resources, consistently pushing boundaries to drive innovative solutions. Believes in continuous improvement as the foundation for a club's success, excelling in team building to exceed Member expectations. As General Manager, shapes the club's culture through open feedback from the Board/Owner, Members, and Staff, blending financial acumen with a focus on exceptional Member experiences.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Manager
The Somerby Golf Club
12.2023 - Current
Responsible for all aspects of this premier private facility with 280 dues paying Golf Members and 19,000 annual rounds played. This Club generated $5.0 million in annual revenue in 2023.
Direct all Department Heads to ensure that budgeted goals are achieved, and company policies are adhered to.
Responsible for keeping a daily forecast model to take corrective measures, if needed, to achieve monthly budgeted goals.
Analyze monthly financial statements (income and expenses) relative to budgeted goals to produce a monthly variance report.
Responsible for all competitive analysis data collection to position the Club competitively regarding pricing and Membership programing.
Responsible for administering a $2.4 million payroll.
Increased EBITDA by 110% from 2023 to 2024.
General Manager
The Hasentree Club
01.2020 - 05.2023
Responsible for all aspects of this premier private facility with 453 dues paying Golf Members and 31,000 annual rounds played. This Club generated $8.9 million in annual revenue with an EBITDA of approximately $2.6 million in 2022.
Completed a Membership Restack in November of 2021, which reduced our Full Access Golf Membership from 500 to 375, while increasing dues revenue by over $1M from FY2021 to budgeted FY2023.
Direct all Department Heads to ensure that budgeted goals are achieved, and company policies are adhered to.
Responsible for keeping a daily forecast model to take corrective measures, if needed, to achieve monthly budgeted goals.
Analyze monthly financial statements (income and expenses) relative to budgeted goals to produce a monthly variance report.
Responsible for all competitive analysis data collection to position the Club competitively regarding pricing and Membership programing.
Managed a complete bunker renovation Capital project (2023), which totaled over $1.2M.
Responsible for administering a $3.1 million payroll.
Increased EBITDA by 60% since FY2020.
General Manager
Dominion Valley Country Club & The Regency at Dominion Valley
01.2012 - 12.2019
Responsible for all aspects of this multi-course private facility with a combined 820 dues paying Golf Members and 37,000 annual rounds played. These Clubs combined generate $7.5 million in annual revenues with an EBITDA of approximately $1.3 million in 2018.
Direct all Department Heads to ensure that budgeted goals are achieved, and company policies are adhered to.
Responsible for keeping a daily forecast model to take corrective measures if needed to achieve monthly budgeted goals.
Analyze monthly financial statements (income and expenses) relative to budgeted goals to produce a monthly variance report.
Responsible for all competitive analysis data collection to position the Club competitively regarding pricing and Membership programing.
Headed such Capital projects as a newly renovated Sports Pavilion (2012-13) which totaled over $400,000 and a range renovation project (2014) which totaled over $250,000.
Responsible for administering a $3.4 million payroll.
Increased EBITDA by 352% since FY2012.
Oversaw and managed a $7+ million Large Loss Claim, due to a Clubhouse fire in October of 2018.
Head Golf Professional
Dominion Valley Country Club
03.2011 - 01.2012
General Manager
Pleasant Valley Golf Club
06.2010 - 03.2011
Head Golf Professional/Event Sales Director
Pleasant Valley Golf Club
08.2006 - 05.2010
Tournament Director & 1st Assistant Golf Professional
Pleasant Valley Golf Club
03.2004 - 07.2006
2nd Assistant Golf Professional
Pleasant Valley Golf Club
06.2002 - 03.2004
Education
B.S. - Sports Science and Management
UNIVERSITY OF CHARLESTON
Charleston, WV
05-2002
Skills
Leadership and team building
Problem resolution
Operations management
Effective leader
Training and development
Customer relations
P&L management
Operations oversight
Efficient multi-tasker
Certification
PGA of America, Member A-13
Timeline
General Manager
The Somerby Golf Club
12.2023 - Current
General Manager
The Hasentree Club
01.2020 - 05.2023
General Manager
Dominion Valley Country Club & The Regency at Dominion Valley
01.2012 - 12.2019
Head Golf Professional
Dominion Valley Country Club
03.2011 - 01.2012
General Manager
Pleasant Valley Golf Club
06.2010 - 03.2011
Head Golf Professional/Event Sales Director
Pleasant Valley Golf Club
08.2006 - 05.2010
Tournament Director & 1st Assistant Golf Professional