Amy Gill
“Amy has had her fair share of challenges since the Pandemic and has navigated through them with dedication and professionalism. Amy is a strong individual who powers through difficult tasks and gets the job done. In my opinion she is one of the most underestimated employees that we have. I have seen requests come into her from across the field, sometimes ridiculous or seemingly impossible requests, and she responds to all of them with attention and respect. Amy works with almost every department, and I believe she deserves the recognition of Veteran of the Year.”
“From Coach apparel orders to organizing GBOSH and everything in between, we all know what an asset Amy is. Staying calm, cool, and collected while things get chaotic is a great display of leadership and provides a perfect example of how the right attitude and work ethic produces results. Working with her on the Coach apparel orders, I got to see her dedication and professionalism firsthand. Plus, she keeps everyone at GOLFTEC looking stylish!”
Brad Thorberg
“Brad is coming into HQ with many years working as a coach and Franchise owner. His experience from the field and energy and drive to push the content we create is vital to our content goals. His vision and ability to see how projects can help generate leads and move views through our funnel to get them to come through GOLFTEC doors has directly contributed to GOLFTEC’s success this year.”
Beth Neuerberg
“Beth is tasked with building the budget and does so with accuracy by working with all the departments to get the relevant information needed to create the benchmarks for our performance.”
Chad Covak
“Chad seems to have every answer, he is always willing to help anyone, and if he doesn’t have the answer he knows where to get it.”
“Someone I look up to and great all-around TEAM member. It’s also Chad. What’s not to like here?”
Don Thorup
“He has played an integral part of getting SkyTrak ready and organized and works hard to succeed.”
“Don was and still is a leader to the SkyTrak TEAM. He has worked hard to make each of our personal transitions were as smooth as possible. We look to him for guidance and wisdom and know he is there for each of us when we need him.”
Eric Hird
“Eric does a great job with operations and communicating any issues. He responds promptly, and he pays attention to details.”
Flynn McLian IV
“He’s doing a great job keeping all of the projects moving forward despite competing and an ever-growing list of priorities.”
“Gets it done”
James Cooke
“It was so great to have James as part of the marketing TEAM. He helped all of us so much get up-to-speed on the SkyTrak business. There were a million things constantly going on and James was pulled in so many directions but always had a great attitude and was transparent and honest about what was going on and prioritized. We throw so many things at him often without much training, but he just rolled with the punches.”
Jason Emken
“Jason is a wonderful leader and amazing TEAM member! He’s super helpful and knowledgeable about the company and continues to make strides day after day. From accounting to finance to inventory, Jason has done a great job ensuring all parties have the resources they need to be successful. Thank you so much!”
“In addition to his job of controlling the massive amounts of accounting data and managing multiple departments, Jason has taken on the new SkyTrak accounting with gusto. His knowledge of systems and processes has uniquely positioned him to understand and anticipate the needs of the new company. His vision is clear even though the path can be muddled. He exudes confidence and that reflects onto his TEAM. It’s a massive task to bring a new company into the fold, but Jason makes it a challenge worth taking head on.”
Jeremey Klecker
“He’s always friendly and always happy to help!”
“Always there to help with work issues and always there to discuss problems with your personal problem at work”
John Spagnola
“John is a veteran who has worked his tail off this past year for GOLFTEC. He oversees more areas than one would think possible and yet does it at a very high level by building strong relationships with those he manages. His input from ecommerce to email communications, digital content, website design, app design, local marketing, social media, and social media marketing, to national tv ads and display ads, and so much more has been an integral part to keeping the GOLFTEC ship afloat.”
“John leads by example with his attitude and ownership. He helps me greatly with brainstorming ideas and allows me to feel heard with my ideas.”
“John is the person that you look up to and makes you a better worker. Whenever you can brainstorm with him, you always feel reinvigorated about a project. John doesn’t just want GOLFTEC to succeed, he wants us as professional to be successful.”
“John’s hard work, determination and knowledge of the business makes him a perfect candidate for Veteran of the Year. He’s played an instrumental role in countless key projects for 2023 including the marketing strategy/support for nearly 200 corporate centers, the collaboration with OEM partners for marketing co-ops, GOLFTEC Clubhouse and App strategies, rebuild of SkyTrak digital properties, GOLFTEC Pro Shop, and much more.”
“John is a pillar of success at GOLFTEC and goes above and beyond to collaborate and help others regardless of his workload or department. John makes others around him better and is a true TEAM player.”
John Williams
“John has helped to facilitate a smooth transition from the remote work life back to the office. He is always in constant communication with HQ, even though he himself is working remotely at times. His door is always open, and his professional demeanor make him an easy person to talk to.”
“John has maintained communication with a huge TEAM and aligned all departments with passion and professionalism. I love being able to talk frankly with an HR professional who truly cares about the chemistry of the TEAM but more importantly cares about your individual experience and growth.”
“John’s efforts cannot be understated. Under an immense workload for him and his TEAM, he is always available and seriously engaged in what he does.”
“John has taken on an enormous amount of work in short period of time. He stepped out of his comfort zone to lead the HR dept and has done an outstanding job. We are lucky to have him on the GOLFTEC TEAM!”
Jon Marquardt
“He is a great listener and has been very supportive. I appreciate and value his opinion/feedback.”
Josh Miller
“Josh has kept the Operations TEAM focused and organized through a large growth year. His communication and clear goal setting allows us to introduce new and improved systems to the field while handling the day-to-day operations as efficiently as possible.”
Kimberley Morrison
“Kim goes above and beyond to make sure that everyone has what they need to be successful and will always lend a hand.”
“The office could not function without her”
“Kim’s experience and thoroughness leads the entire TQ TEAM to feel confident that every accommodation needed for an event, or ANY ask is well thought out and organized. she always deserves a big thanks for her contribution to making every department’s day at the office much easier.”
Mike Helfrich
“Mike has been extremely professional from day 1 of sitting next to me and is always willing to lend a helping hand”
Morgan Grimshaw
“Morgan is a very valuable member and experienced veteran of our TEAM. No matter what project is assigned to him, he always performs at a high level and meets all the deadlines. He is always challenging himself and exploring different creative solutions to marketing projects. Besides all the GOLFTEC projects on his plate, he has also helped with many SKYTRAK projects.”
Nick Clearwater
“Nick examples a true veteran. He is always willing to help others even when it takes time out of his day.”
Quinn Perkins
“Working tirelessly to get the SkyTrak and Vietnam TEAMs in sync and making sure the product launch goes smoothly on transition.”
Robert Abbott
“Robert is always looking to expand his knowledge and figure things out independently. I’ve watched him grow a tremendous amount this year and been an extremely valuable member of the TEAM.”
Ron Laskowski
“This guy takes such pride and ownership of all his projects. There is never any question as to the final product he puts out. He is going to do anything, and everything, to ensure the result is exactly what the company and he wants, on every project. He goes above and beyond every time he is on install. His efforts and dedication are always appreciated.”
Sabrina Naccarato
“I can’t give Sabrina enough kudos with everything she has done and dealt with Braze and how helpful she has been with Membership Center support from a Marketing standpoint.”
Seth Bigney
“Great boss that keeps us on our toes”
“Given a very difficult task to recruit, train and manage new Technology Services TEAM. Extremely challenging task was met with optimism and a great attitude.”
Seth Frack
“Seth puts his heart and soul into his work. Always has, always will. His contributions to SkyTrak are second to none, both from a software and hardware perspective. Without Seth, SkyTrak doesn’t get to where it is today.
Tara Bradford
“Tara, and really all of accounting, are such a huge asset to our merchandise business. Whether it is chasing down billing or receiving issues, working with our vendors, or implementing changes to help coaches with receiving, she is always super helpful”
Theodore Iandola
“He’s been a wonderful leader of our TEAM, willing to teach others, and is clear in his instructions and guidance to us. He’s constantly helping us out with every issue; from the biggest of system wide issues to the smallest of bugs.”
“I am writing this letter to nominate Ted Iandola for Veteran of the year Award. Ted has been with GOLFTEC for over 9 years and during that time he has become an essential asset to the Technology TEAM. His efforts and extensive knowledge have not only benefitted the entire department, but they also set an example and inspire those around him. It’s those qualities that led him to be promoted from T3 Support tech to Director of Center Support earlier this year. Although Ted is responsible for his own daily tasks, he is often assisting the entire Support TEAM with their tasks.
“Ted is a walking encyclopedia of knowledge when it comes to many areas at GOLFTEC, and he is always willing to share that knowledge with others. His ability to communicate effectively with all his coworkers, from the director level to any of our Coaches is exemplary. Ted’s ability to solve complex problems quickly and effectively by coordinating with multiple departments is a significant asset to the department. Ted is a remarkable employee, a huge asset to our department and very deserving of this award and recognition.”
“Took on a larger role and stepped right in to keep the TEAM performing at a high level. he displayed IMPROVEMENT in working with his TEAM and INTEGRITY when communicating with other departments.”
VJ Walbrdige
“He takes his job very seriously and personally to make sure every employee can do their job effectively”
“VJ does a great job at juggling so many tasks that are brought to him. Anytime I have needed assistance from him he is always there ready to help.”
“What can I possibly say about VJ that we don’t all already know? He takes on every single project under the sun and will still drop what he’s doing to help you if you’re lost. The transition with SkyTrak has been tough, but he’s been on top of so much for that along with his regular duties and coordinating so many new center openings.”
Yvonne Gallagher
“Yvonne has taken on a ton of work while our department was growing. She has been key in getting our new Expense Specialists trained and up to speed. I have no idea how I could have managed all our growth without her knowledge and uncompromising attention to detail.”
Zach Lambeck
“Zach displays our company values and professionalism every day. Winning the PGA Professional Development Award. Promoted to SENIOR Director of Training. Winning this award would be the ‘cherry on top’.”