Experience & Qualifications

Oct 2024 – Present

Canton, NC

General Manager / Director of Agronomy

Springdale Resort

Promoted into this executive role following Hurricane Helene. Led staff through a major natural disaster, reopening the property for play in just two weeks while coordinating community assistance with meals and supplies. Developed a new organizational chart, launched a comprehensive onboarding and orientation program, and continued to drive the property's national recognition.

• Voted #40 Golf Course in the US — GolfPass Readers' Choice Awards, 2025
• Earned Silver Flag designation through 59Club, 2025
• Reopened property within 2 weeks of Hurricane Helene — while supporting the surrounding community
• Redesigned organizational structure and onboarding systems resort-wide

Oct 2019 – Oct 2024

Canton, NC

Golf Course Superintendent

Springdale Resort

Directed all agronomic operations at one of Western North Carolina's premier golf destinations. Led the property through the COVID pandemic, a complete irrigation renovation, and recovery from Tropical Storm Fred — which dropped 21 inches of rain in a single afternoon, destroying 6 bridges, all bunker sand, and multiple cart paths. Reopened in 2 months.

• Directed complete irrigation renovation in first offseason
• Kept course open for play throughout the COVID pandemic
• Led full property recovery from Tropical Storm Fred — reopened in 2 months
• Implemented and completed a forward tee renovation and construction project
• Launched annual First Green field trip with Bethel Middle School — 2 former students now on staff
• Hosted industry tournament to raise funds for storm relief
• Completed and implemented property Best Management Practices (BMPs)

Oct 2013 – Oct 2019

Western North Carolina

General Manager

Hometown Hardware

Directed all operations, marketing, advertising, and financial management for a multimillion-dollar, 5-location retail business employing 25 team members. Played a key role in expanding the company from one location to five. Achieved consistent double-digit annual sales growth through strategic planning, operational improvements, and customer-focused initiatives.

• Grew company from 1 location to 5 successful locations
• Achieved consistent double-digit annual sales growth
• Developed operational systems, staff training programs, and marketing strategies
• Combined operational management expertise with strong financial oversight

Jan 2008 – Sep 2012

Whittier, NC

Project Manager / Superintendent

Sequoyah National Golf Club

Recruited by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians to oversee development of the $15 million Sequoyah National Golf Club project. Served as owner's representative and liaison between the Tribe, contractors, architects, and regulatory agencies throughout construction. Managed permitting, environmental compliance, hiring, scheduling, and departmental coordination.

• Managed $15 million golf course construction project from ground up
• Resolved critical water supply and permitting challenges for the property
• Oversaw post-construction operations — $1.1M annual maintenance budget, 17-member staff
• Sequoyah National recognized as #4 Best New Golf Course in the US — Golf Magazine, 2010

Sep 1999 – Dec 2007

Whittier, NC

Superintendent

Smoky Mountain Country Club

Led all agronomic and maintenance operations for an eight-year tenure at one of Western North Carolina's established semi-private clubs.

Apr 1998 – Aug 1999

Superintendent

Granite Golf Management

Apr 1996 – Apr 1998

Asheville, NC

Superintendent

Great Smokies Sunspree Resort

Mar 1993 – Apr 1996

Washington, DC

Superintendent

Langston Golf Course

Began career managing one of the most historic public golf courses in the nation's capital.

• United States Park Police Lifesaving Award, 1994