Ethan Wood
“Problem solves any issue I’ve experienced with tech problems and able to provide fast answers when needed most.”
“Constantly on top of it at HQ, always solving problems.”
“Ethan is always willing to help the TEAM. There is not a problem he is unwilling to take on or a task too beneath him to help with.”
“Ethan is always more than willing to help out any team member at any time – and always does so with a positive attitude! He is always willing to drop anything and puts the needs of his TEAM above his own.”
Michael Mathis
“Mathis always is ready to jump in and do so willingly with speed and quality.”
“Mathis is the epitome of a team leader. He often gets poor info, delays and other things that don’t deter him. He offers a hand all of the time, and his actual knowledge base is at some of the best I’ve seen.”
“Mathis is willing to help any department with data requests and offer his TEAM’s skills to help analyze the business.”
Brandon Lozano
“Brandon has been an amazing team member that has brought his positivity and ingenuity to every project and even across international teams. His willingness to contribute in any way he can has inspired others around him. Its always a pleasure working with Brandon as he not only brings his critical expertise but also a positive tone that encourages teamwork.”
“He keeps the big picture in mind, always grinding to help the TEAM reach the overall goal.”
“Brandon’s never-ending willingness to help any member of the GOLFTEC Enterprises TEAM makes him an ideal candidate for the TEAM award. It’s incredibly rare to find someone who never stops asking ‘How can I help?’, delivers whenever called upon, and keeps an incredibly positive attitude at every turn.”
Cassidy Earles
“Helping out the TEAM in TQ! We really couldn’t have GTU’s at HQ if it wasn’t for her. Helps the Coaches with flights, meals, and all the communication in-between.”
“Cassidy helps out just about anyone who needs some help, including the TQ team. She gets the coaches here, gets their hotel, and gets them fed. She is always willing to help out in any way she can.”
Stephen Weigel
“His knowledge of all caddy master reports is remarkable. He is always available to bounce around ideas and appreciate having him as a teammate. The finance team would not be the same without him.”
“ALWAYS takes my phone call to help me with EXCEL!”
“Stephen is truly a TEAM player. He has taken time to go through budget documents with me to make sure I understand what I’m looking for. He always has a great attitude around the office, and it’s been great to get on the course with him and play a few rounds as well!”
Brad Thorberg
“Always working with a positive attitude and willing to help everybody he comes in contact with.”
“Great team member and leader. Keeps an open and objective approach to all thoughts and ideas.”
Chad Covak
“Chad has always extended his appreciation to more than just his TEAM. He has a gift of making sure everyone feels appreciated. Chad has one of the best attitudes in the office!”
“I get the opportunity to work with Chad daily, he is always helpful and a great problem solver, he is a consistent and calm leader even during the most challenging times.”
CJ Perry
“CJ is always flexible to answer questions, has open communication, and is always in the know about the Marketing TEAM.”
“CJ is a standout choice for the Team Award, demonstrating exceptional dedication and versatility in his role. His contributions to local marketing have been significant, yet his true impact is seen in his eagerness to lead and contribute to various key marketing initiatives. CJ’s proactive approach, combined with his ability to organize and mobilize the team effectively, has been instrumental in keeping our marketing efforts on track and on schedule. His positive attitude, active listening, and problem- solving skills, coupled with his prioritization of team needs over individual ones, make him an exemplary team member and a deserving recipient of this award.”
Dave Liken
“This person has been a huge help to the department in taking on new tasks on projects that aren’t really related to his purpose of being hired. He has helped lighten the load of the department whether he, or others, are even aware of this load assist. He has helped me significantly in allowing the department to take on additional projects we wouldn’t have had the bandwidth to take on otherwise. I feel there is a bright future for this guy as he doesn’t care what hat he wears, so long as he has a hat to wear.”
“Dave has become an integral part of the GOLFTEC family and has exemplified sound leadership in taking on some massive projects over the past year with the screen and projector projects we continue to roll out. The continuous and tedious budgeting and tracking that is extremely taxing on time and has done a great job communicating the budget and timelines with the teams involved. He has shown incredible organization thru this entire process and keep an upbeat attitude in doing so.”
Jeremy Klecker
“We have put a lot of pressure on the accounting and AP team with the massive growth of our equipment business. Jeremy does a tremendous job of staying positive and managing his team through the storm of invoices that are the result of this growth. Hopefully one day soon we will have a lot more of this automated, but until then, thanks Jeremy for keeping your team on-track.”
“Jeremy is a joy to be around. I witness his interactions almost daily and it always makes me smile. He is very patient and encouraging to all. He is extremely busy but never too busy to ask how someone is doing and he is very sincere with his conversations. If I have an issue with a/p, he responds very quickly and follows up
to make sure the issue is resolved. His laugh is infectious. The employees who work for him cannot say enough good things about him. He is positive and makes GOLFTEC a better place to work.”
Rachel Harris
“Great attitude and is always willing to help.”
“New platform execution.”
Amy Gill
“Amy will go above and beyond for anyone at GOLFTEC. You need a hat for our Halloween contest? Done, Amy has it. Do you need a list of people who were hired during the 2023 year? Done, Amy has it. Do you need a little pick me up coffee in the afternoon? Done, Amy is on it. Amy is one of the most selfless people I know and she is the definition of a team player considering all of the things she does not only for us at HQ but the entire field of Coaches and Owners.”
Beth Neuerburg
“ALWAYS takes my phone call to help me with EXCEL!”
Bryan Collins
“Stepped up during GBOSH and was receptive to ideas and learning how to build on a big event. He is kind, positive and makes the work seem easy.”
Chris Koske
“Chris has built a great TEAM and his teammates would run through a wall for him. He also works well with other departments, is always listening and improving.”
Desmond Briones
“Desmond has been a tremendous help to me since I started. He is very organized, responsive, and extremely helpful when I ask for assistance. I love Desmond because I feel comfortable enough to talk to him about non-work related topics, as well as work related topics. He is an extremely worker and it is a pleasure being apart of the same team as him. He makes everyone’s life easier.”
Edward Stutz
“Buddy has been going above and beyond to assist with not only the various issues that constantly come in about bay technology, but has also been helping extensively with Skytrak issues. He’s also not afraid to help other TEAM members with tackling difficult situations with hardware and offering a second opinion about other issues as well.”
Evan Jones
“Evan is constantly looking for more things to experience. He already has a big work load, but he is always looking for a way to help the team. He’s taken over property taxes and working with our Property Tax service. He does all of our sales taxes (And that’s A LOT). And we can always count on a response of ‘On It’ when asked to help out. He’s a very important part of the GOLFTEC AND SkyTrak team.”
Jake Butler
“Jake is always willing to answer any question I and the team may have and provides a thorough and in-depth response each time. He goes above and beyond to navigate our team around all of the challenges that we face. His exceptional teamwork skills have greatly aided in building a strong and cohesive team.”
Jason Emken
“Jason’s door is always open to listen to challenges and to help direct his team members to solve problems effectively. I know I’m going to come away with a better way to do things when I talk to Jason.”
Jeremy Beck
“Is a great sounding board for so many people in the organization. Really understands how GOLFTEC operates, and he touches so many groups it’s easy to get sidetracked. He seemingly never does, great communicator, open to feedback and new ideas.”
John Spagnola
“John is a great team leader and always helps the team with problem-solving when needed. I enjoy getting John’s perspective on projects.”
John Williams
“John seems entirely focused on the GTE Team and works tirelessly to bring everyone along for the ride.”
Jordan Vogler
“Jordan is always on-hand and willing to help out in any capacity to make SkyTrak better. He always goes above and beyond!”
Kim Morrison
“Kim 100% displays the meaning of TEAM. She is always willing to go above and beyond for every single member of the team. She never hesitates to help.”
Michael Smaldone
“Really appreciate his attitude and communication skills. Always does his best to keep everyone in the loop when there are problems or updates.”
Morgan Grimshaw
“Morgan is the ultimate TEAM player. Morgan helps the entire TEAM with so much – PowerPoint presentations, graphics, images, formatting, and a million one-off requests. Beyond just helping the team he’s always working to push the team in a positive direction with his own work. Constantly finding ways to improve process, creative, user flows and more. It’s going to be so exciting to see the new GOLFTEC website that Morgan is currently leading in designing and leading the project.”
Product Development
“This TEAM has had so many incredible accomplishments in 2023 the entire department deserves the award. This TEAM is collaborative and simply gets it done!”
Rachel Harris
“Even though she is pulled in all directions, she makes time for everyone.”
Real Estate Team
“The unsung heroes of GOLFTEC! This TEAM works really hard all year round. There is so much work that goes into opening a new center (domestic and international), but they do it like clockwork. The Real Estate Team is a well-oiled machine that also deserves recognition!”
Robert Klados
“Robert is always willing to step in and help even with a full plate of work to be done.”
Ryan Gager
“Stepping up into a role he’s not being paid to do in the interim. That’s a team player.”
Ryan Rocha
“Ryan has been given tasks from every direction and has been helpful, professional, and shown a can-do attitude the entire time. He’s worked with the SkyTrak team, he’s worked with product orders, he’s in charge of coach apparel from beginning to end, and he excels at his day-to-day job, which is working in e-commerce. He truly exemplifies what it means to be a TEAM player.”
Ryan Voigts
“Ryan is constantly working with other departments and solving problems daily. His enthusiasm, professionalism, and passion have made an impact on our department every week. He helps everyone to problem solve and always puts others before himself. He is the perfect person for this award.”
Sabrina Naccarato
“Sabrina consistently goes the extra mile to ensure our collective success. Her dedication to the team’s well-being and continuous improvement is truly commendable. Sabrina, your positive spirit and proactive approach make you a true gem in GOLFTEC.”
Sean Kennedy
“Sean is always willing to help solve a problem, even if it is not directly related to his department.”
Seth Frack
“When it comes to software, Seth is always open to input and seeks feedback from multiple people. His passion is to improve the user experience. Seth is involved in multiple areas within the company and is always a phone call away for help!”
Shail Chauhan
“Shail works with every department on many tasks and is always responsive.”
Tara Bradford
“Tara is the absolute best AP lead professional I have worked within two years. She has a calm presence and a Can-do attitude. as our company growth rapidly (nationally and internationally) the volume of invoice also increases within the department. She is a key resource for AP team directing to solve all PO issues invoices and coordinate all aspects of vendor invoices process functions.”
Taylor Crawford
“Taylor came into a tough role during a tough period. He is embroiled in about 6 different departments, trying to run interference for each and help find the best possible solution to the immediate problem. Ever the problem solver, he constantly seeks to find the middle ground between everyone involved so that we can take some pressure off of the workers doing their best to keep the lights on the customers happy.”