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People on the Move: New Hires, Promotions and More

This week we highlight 13 new hires and promotions in the club and resort world along with one industry designation.

By Editorial Staff | October 21, 2026

Blaze Grinn, Head Golf Professional, Eagle Landing Golf Club.
Andrew Kiger, PGA Director of Instruction of MacGregor Downs Country Club and The Club at 12 Oaks has been named Golf Digest’s Best Young Teachers in America for 2026-2027.
Kelvin Lopez, Food & Beverage Manager, Countryside Golf and Country Club.

Eagle Landing Golf Club (Orange Park, Fla.) named Blaze Grinn as Head Golf Professional. He was previously the Director of Golf Operations of The Golf Club at North Hampton (Fernandina Beach, Fla.).

Andrew Kiger, PGA Director of Instruction of MacGregor Downs Country Club (Cary, N.C.) and The Club at 12 Oaks (Holly Springs, N.C.) has been named Golf Digest’s Best Young Teachers in America for 2026-2027.

Countryside Golf and Country Club (Naples, Fla.) named Kelvin Lopez as Food & Beverage Manager. He was previously the Bar Supervisor of Quail West Golf and Country Club (Naples, Fla.).

Jon Fuentes, Executive Chef, Heritage Golf Group.
Nicholas Steege, General Manager and Chief Operating Officer, The Commons Club at The Brooks.
Joe Callison, CCM, General Manager/COO, Brook Hollow Golf Club.

Heritage Golf Group (Jacksonville, Fla.) named Jon Fuentes as Executive Chef. He was previously the Food Sales Rep of The Chefs’ Warehouse (Jacksonville, Fla.).

The Commons Club at The Brooks (Estero, Fla.) named Nicholas Steege as General Manager and Chief Operating Officer. He was previously the General Manager of The Center Club (Baltimore, Md.).

Brook Hollow Golf Club (Dallas, Texas) named Joe Callison, CCM, as General Manager/COO. He was previously the Assistant General Manager of Belle Meade Country Club (Nashville, Tenn.).

Avery Radunz, Senior Director of Golf, Grey Oaks Country Club.
Killian Cullen, Director of Golf, Apes Hill Barbados.
Tim Seifert, CCM, General Manager/Chief Operating Officer, The Center Club.

Grey Oaks Country Club (Naples, Fla.) promoted Avery Radunz to Senior Director of Golf. He was previously the Head Golf Professional of Grey Oaks Country Club.

Apes Hill Barbados (St. James, Barbados) named Killian Cullen as Director of Golf. He was previously the Senior PGA Professional of Point Grey Golf & Country Club (Vancouver, B.C.).

The Center Club (Baltimore, Md.) named Tim Seifert, CCM, as General Manager/Chief Operating Officer. He was previously the General Manager of The Reddington Country Club (Reddington, Conn.).

Brett Plumell, Head Golf Professional, Canyon Farms Golf Club.
Stephanie Donovan, CMP, Director of Communications & Marketing, Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club.
Audrey Karas, Director of Restaurants, Congressional Country Club.

Canyon Farms Golf Club (Lenexa, Kan.) named Brett Plumell as Head Golf Professional. He was previously the Head Golf Professional of GreatLIFE Golf.

Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club (Palm City, Fla.) named Stephanie Donovan, CMP, as Director of Communications & Marketing. She was previously the Director of Membership & Marketing of Willoughby Golf Club (Stuart, Fla.).

Congressional Country Club (Bethesda, Md.) promoted Audrey Karas to Director of Restaurants. She was previously the Food & Beverage Manager of Congressional Country Club.

Britton Nielson, General Manager, Landmark Aquatic.
Tim Garner, Vice President of Construction and Renovation Operations, Landmark Aquatic.

Landmark Aquatic (Salt Lake City, Utah) promoted Britton Nielson to General Manager. He was previously the Project Manager of Landmark Aquatic.

Landmark Aquatic (Salt Lake City, Utah) promoted Tim Garner to Vice President of Construction and Renovation Operations. He was previously the General Manager of Landmark Aquatic Salt Lake City brand.

Clubs and companies are encouraged to share announcements and photos for inclusion in upcoming People on the Move reports here.

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