ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
AWARD NOMINATIONS

2022

Brandon Lozano

“Brandon has come in and immediately made an impact. He helped with the redesign of the new app, he’s built SkyTrakgolf.com, played a huge role in the build of the new SkyTrak shop, and is elevating all digital environments. We are so excited to see how our digital environments improve quickly with Brandon’s help.”

“Our TEAM desperately needed help with UI/UX from our website to our app and Brandon hit the ground running. Making massive improvements to our students and customers journey which will ultimately lead to an increase in leads and lead conversion. On top of that, his rebuild of the SkyTrak website in such a short time frame has been outstanding! Brandon has been such an incredible addition to our TEAM.”

“Brandon has jumped right into the TEAM and hit the ground running, attacking key projects quickly in an effective fashion all while maintaining a super positive attitude and an excitement to learn and grow with GOLFTEC. A real breath of fresh air and a real joy to work with!”

“Brandon has hit the ground running with GOLFTEC, and since day one has fit in well with the TEAM! He has made numerous contributions in just his first year, including the redesign of the entire SkyTrak website. He keeps it light and FUN in the office while still getting work done. Glad to have you on the TEAM, Brandon!”

“Brandon stepped in and immediately brought value with high quality work and an approachable personality.”

“Great attitude, great deliveries. Made a positive impact on our processes the day he started.”

“Brandon has been an awesome addition to our TEAM at HQ. He has been involved with a lot of projects already and continues to make a positive impact.”

“Brandon, from his first day, became a valuable and FUN member of our TEAM. With respect, I refer to Brandon as TECHNOBOY because he has helped me with some of the technical questions I have with my computer. But I have to say it was a blast to play with Brandon during our GBOSH golf day. I don’t remember seeing anyone so excited about making a par on a hole. It reminded me what a good shot or score on a single hole means to a person new to this great game.”

“Brandon has jumped head-first into helping get SkyTrak website pages in a great place while picking up odd-end jobs for the GOLFTEC website every now and then. Having him on the TEAM has been a huge addition not only because of his skill but he always has a positive attitude and always brings an addition of FUN to the office.”

“It’s been an absolute pleasure to have Brandon as a part of our TEAM. Almost immediately after accepting the position to be our Front End Web Developer, his skills were put to the test on one of the most important projects of the year — the rebuild of the SkyTrak website and e-commerce system. He tackled that job in a way that displayed both his expertise in design/development and his willingness to be an incredible TEAM player. We are grateful that he chose to be a part of the GOLFTEC TEAM and excited to watch him take on even bigger projects in the years ahead.”

Brandon Smith

“He has taken on his Tech TEAM role with everything he’s got, doing his best every day”

“I’ve seen Brandon jump into tough situations where needed and worked to figure things out on the fly with professionalism and dedication. A great addition to the GOLFTEC family.”

Cassidy Earles

“Cass jumped right in with no hesitation and has continued to take on new challenges.”

Courtney Smith

“Always goes the extra mile to complete her work and help other AP members”

“Excellent at her job.”

“Courtney came in and, building off of the work Taelor put in, has gotten our utilities in line; setting up and consolidating online portals, making sure we aren’t paying more than we need to, all while helping out with many other tasks on the TEAM.”

Dave Liken

“Dave has been an invaluable resource since he started – whether its warehouse logistics, sourcing of products, or facilities he has not missed a beat. We are thrilled to have him as part of the GOLFTEC TEAM and appreciate all he has done.”

“Dubbed “Likable Liken”, I think he has done a great job of just jumping in. He has inserted himself into the GOLFTEC TEAM and has never taken the “not my job” approach to anything. He has taken on many additional tasks and responsibilities since coming on board and has improved many of them. He has never turned down a new challenge and has become a real asset.”

“Taking over the all-warehouse duties while we transitioned. Great mentor.”

“He stepped up in the Warehouse when it was really needed”

Devon Case

“She took over for our law third party and has been helping me from the start.”

Don Thorup

“I haven’t worked too much directly with Don, but in all my communications, I see Don as the lead person making sure SkyTrak stays on track and is consistently thinking of how to keep it a successful transition into the GOLFTEC fold. He seems to ask the right questions and to see the project from a detailed perspective and a thousand-foot perspective at the same time.”

Ethan Wood

“He’s joined our TEAM and quickly has adapted and learned the ropes in such a short amount of time. He’s asked questions and learned the systems and procedures very quickly. It’s been a pleasure working with him.”

James Cooke

“Absolutely crushing it on all Marketing-related tasks for the transition”

Jordan Vogler

“Jordan has embraced his role as SkyTrak Community Manager, and while fulfilling his responsibilities in that role, became a GOLFTEC certified instructor in a shortened time frame.”

“He’s done great work this year and even more after the transition to GOLFTEC. He stays on top of content and in the loop of customer concerns.”

“Jordan completed the GOLFTEC Coaches Certification in record time, while still managing all his daily responsibilities. He has jumped in wherever help has been needed and has been prolific with content development while assisting James with an overall Community strategy. He has also been our eyes and ears in the user and competitive forums and has done a great job of keeping the TEAM informed about market activities.”

“Has been working hard to build content for the SkyTrak community”

Josh Troyer

“He’s a rockstar! Great addition to the TQ TEAM this year. Comes in every day with a positive attitude, get-r-done spirit, and the most frustrating food preferences.”

Kevin Chen

“HUGE IMPACT at the Center level.”

“Kevin is always willing to answer questions and point me in the right direction of who I need to talk to.”

“The organization and patience Kevin has shown to assist in all the Facilities Tickets has been impressive. He is always professional and prioritizes well to help Centers resolve any facilities issues in a timely manner.”

“Kevin is a wonderful rookie inside and out! He’s professional, witty, helpful, and embodies the spirit of the GOLFTEC. Well-deserved and I look forward to seeing his career at GOLFTEC blossom over the coming years!”

Kevin Ruby

“Kevin has come into his position at GOLFTEC and instantly fit in, as well as made a huge impact to the quality or our final videos. His abilities to create clean and engaging motion graphics are pivotal to our success and place him as a go to person to take on new high-level projects including many of the videos used in the Premium Content of the GOLFTEC App and various National TV Commercials.”

Maggie Bruening

“Maggie is quick to respond and helpful in Recruiting!”

“Maggie has quickly proven her worth as a GOLFTEC HQ TEAM Member as she has climbed the ladder at HQ 4 times within the year. She is confident, flexible, and she brings a unique perspective to her TEAM. She’s creative and collaborative and her admin skills are “wicked” sharp. She’s FUN to work with, but always professional.”

“Maggie does it all. She was a rockstar with GTU and has continued to excel in each of her new roles. She has always been professional and works hard every day to make sure everyone else’s job is easier.”

“She is a rock star! She’s been extremely helpful supporting GOLFTEC Cares donation requests and fulfillment”

“Maggie joined the TEAM and has held many different roles without skipping a beat.”

“Contributed to various TEAMs and projects, took on everything that was asked and then asked to do more! She displayed the values of TEAM and IMPROVEMENT in everything she did.”

“Maggie has been a rockstar in all the MANY roles she has served in such a short time. Maggie has made her way to Recruiting where she will continue to excel. I am excited to have Maggie as the first point of contact for all the new TEAM members coming to GOLFTEC.

Rik Falcon

“He has made a great impact on our warehouse operations and set up. All with a great attitude. Rik find his way to a yes!”

“There’s a lot to learn with the SkyTrak product, and Rik has taken on his role with gusto. He is always friendly and willing to do what it takes to make this work. Setting up a new warehouse can pose its own challenges, but doing it while learning all new products, is a whole other ballgame. He has accepted the challenge and keeps moving it forward.”

Ryan Abbott

“Ryan has been great in the ever-changing environment that is Technology Services. He joined us in the spring and has helped with training the new recruits, handling so much of the workload on his own, and providing a constant positive and pleasant attitude each day. He constantly strives to be the best and is an incredibly valuable part of the TEAM!”

Ryan Rocha

“Ryan was brought on board to do the buying for e-commerce but has jumped in with both feet and has worn many hats since he’s joined. He was the main point person for the huge undertaking of coach apparel distribution, and made that process go as smooth as possible. He’s a valued member of the TEAM and is a great candidate for Rookie of the Year.”

Sakal Heng

“Sakal’s diligent work and needed expertise allowed for swift action in closing the SkyTrak acquisition. I’m not certain without his hard work if that would have allowed us to get to a positive outcome.”

Sean Kenney

“He’s always drinking out of the fire hose but still taking time to zoom out and note some key strategic needs.”

Vianney Collard

“She goes above and beyond”

Troy Gembecki

“Troy came in and was an immediate culture and workplace fit.”

“Troy is responsive and has been a vital role in the SkyTrak E-Com integration. Helping organize tasks and see them through until the finish.”

“In the short time he has been at GOLFTEC he has been involved with a lot of projects and helped advance out technology on a number of platforms.”