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People on the Move: Promotions and Hires

This week we highlight 14 new hires and promotions across the club and resort industry ranging from directors of agronomy to executive chefs.

By Editorial Staff | August 5, 2026

Alex McDougall, Assistant General Manager, The Gate Golf Club.
Dorian Porada, RSPA, PPR, DCA, Director of Tennis, Oceanside Country Club.
Ashley Byham, Golf Course Superintendent, Mizner Country Club.

The Gates Golf Club (Naples, Fla.) named Alex McDougall as Assistant General Manager. He was previously the General Manager of South Seas (Captiva, Fla.).

Oceanside Country Club (Ormond Beach, Fla.) named Dorian Porada, RSPA, PPR, DCA, as Director of Tennis. He was previously the Head Tennis Professional of San Jose Country Club (Jacksonville, Fla.).

Mizner Country Club (Delray Beach, Fla.) named Ashley Byham as Golf Course Superintendent. He was previously the Golf Course Superintendent of the Championship Course of St. Andrews Country Club (Boca Raton, Fla.).

Anthony DeFrank, PGA, Head Golf Professional, TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm.
Rachid Zitouni, Executive Chef, Lago Mar Country Club.
Jody Addison, Director of Golf, Mid Ocean Club.

TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm (Potomac, Md.) promoted Anthony DeFrank, PGA, to Head Golf Professional. He was previously the Assistant Golf Professional of TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm.

Lago Mar Country Club (Plantation, Fla.) named Rachid Zitouni as Executive Chef. He was previously the Executive chef of Bahia Mar Hilton Hotel & Resort (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.).

Mid Ocean Club (Tucker’s Town, Bermuda) named Jody Addison as Director of Golf.

Aaron Fox, Director of Racquets, Woodmont Country Club.
Steven Harris, Events & Catering Manager, Chapel Hill Country Club.
Margaux Beauscher, CCM, ECM, Director of Club Hospitality, John's Island Club.

Woodmont Country Club (Rockville, Md.) named Aaron Fox as Director of Racquets. He was previously the Director of Recreation and Member Events of Brentwood Country Club (Los Angeles, Calif.).

Chapel Hill Country Club (Durham, N.C.) named Steven Harris as Events & Catering Manager. He was previously the Director of Event Sales of Carolina Club (Chapel Hill, N.C.).

John’s Island Club (Indian River Shores, Fla.) named Margaux Beauscher, CCM, ECM, as Director of Club Hospitality. She was previously the Assistant General Manager of Sulgrave Club (Washington, D.C.).

Kristina M. Clabeaux, CCM, General Manager/COO, Tulsa Country Club.
Michael Strain, PGA, General Manager, Hickory Hills Country Club.
ustin Vaughn, PGA, Head Golf Professional, Hunters Run Country Club.

Tulsa Country Club (Tulsa, Okla.) named Kristina M. Clabeaux, CCM, as General Manager/COO. She was previously the Assistant General Manager of Ridglea Country Club (Fort Worth, Texas).

Hickory Hills Country Club (Springfield, Mo.) named Michael Strain, PGA, as General Manager. He was previously the General Manager of Concord Country Club (West Chester, Pa.).

Hunters Run Country Club (Boynton Beach, Fla.) named Justin Vaughn, PGA, as Head Golf Professional. He was previously the Head Golf Professional of Flying Horse Resort & Club (Colorado Springs, Colo.).

Tom Taylor, GCSAA, Director of Agronomy, Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club.
Thomas Sperandeo, General Manager/COO, St. Georges Golf and Country Club.

Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club (Palm City, Fla.) named Tom Taylor, GCSAA, as Director of Agronomy. He was previously the Golf Course Superintendent of PGA Golf Club (Port St. Lucie, Fla.).

St. Georges Golf and Country Club (Setauket, N.Y.) named Thomas Sperandeo as General Manager/COO. He was previously the General Manager of Centerport Yacht Club (Centerport, N.Y.).

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

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