Management Team

General Manager

Originally from Toronto, Canada, Andrew has been in Florida for 22 years. To compliment his Business Management education in Ontario, he was appointed a Class A Professional with Canadian PGA 1988 and with PGA of America in 1995. Collectively, his trade experience spans almost 30 years, however his ten years at The National Golf Club of Canada, a private exclusive club rated number one in Canada, played an instrumental role in his career. He was the Head Professional for four of his last ten years at NGC. Andrew began his Florida career in 1995 and has been honored to work with the distinguished MG Orender, President of Hampton Golf, ever since.

Andrew has worked at various facilities throughout the years. Leaving NGC was a large professional risk for Andrew, but one that has proven successful. His southern career began as Director of Golf & GM of Cypress Head in Port Orange, FL and Club Manager at a few semi-private facilities in Palm Coast, FL. He moved to Southwest Florida in 2011, where he oversaw operations at the Quarry, Riverwood & Plantation, under the Hampton Golf umbrella. Andrew was selected as Plantation Club Manager in January 2017.

239.561.8650 Ext. 5400
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Membership Director

Vicki is originally from Pittsburgh, PA and has lived in Florida for the past 13 years. After arriving in Florida, she accepted a position at The Whitney Education Group as a Corporate Meeting Planner. She moved to Naples and obtained a position with Coral Hospitality as an Executive Assistant. After 1½ years at the corporate office she accepted the Executive Assistant position to Doug Reed at The Quarry where she assisted him in opening The Golf Lodge at the Quarry and The Lake Lodge. She then transferred to The Plantation to become Executive Administrator & Membership Director she also helped in the opening of the Amenities Center in Somerset and has been here for 9 years and enjoys every minute of it. She enjoys golfing and spending time with her 5 grandchildren they are the light in her life.

Director of Golf

Charles is originally from Leesburg, Florida. Charles is a Class A Golf Professional with the PGA of America. He has over 30 years experience in the golf industry with vast experience in tournament organization and membership services. Charles has worked in various country clubs in Florida including most recently Buckhorn Springs as the Director of Golf and at the Cypress course at The Grand Club in Palm Coast as the head golf professional. Charles also was the Golf Instructor of the year in 2003 and Merchandiser of the Year (Private Club) 2012 in the North Florida East Central Chapter. Charles has worked here for the past 6 years.

Controller

Brenda is originally from Chambersburg PA. She has lived in Florida for over 30 years. She is an accountant with over 25 years of experience in Club Accounting. She has worked at various country clubs such as Crown Colony, Riverwood, and Wilderness Country Club. She has two children and 4 grandchildren that she loves to visit and spend time with.

Golf Course Superintendent

Michael comes to us from Shadow Wood Country Club, where he is currently the Superintendent of the South Course. Michael was at the Sanctuary Golf Club for four years before Shadow Wood Country Club. Before the Sanctuary, he worked abroad as the Assistant Superintendent at the Ritz Carlton Golf Club in the Cayman Islands. Michael is originally from Fort Worth, Texas. He received his degree in Golf Course Agronomy from Florida Gateway College in Lake City, Florida. Michael currently serves as the Secretary of the Calusa Chapter of the GCSAA. Michael's family includes his wife, Isobel, and two daughters, Scarlett and Emilia.

Executive Chef

I was born in the Dominican Republic and in 2004 re-located to a small town 15 minute outside of Boston Massachusetts call Lynn. I graduated from Le Cordon Blue School of Culinary Arts. Worked in multiple acclaim restaurants in the city of Boston and for one of the largest Senior Living community in New England. I moved to Florida to be closer to my daughter in 2016 and started to work at the Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina as a Sous Chef. I became the executive Sous Chef and helped open 2 successful concept restaurants within the resort. After the pandemic I re-opened the resort food and beverage department as the acting Executive Chef. Now I have landed at The Plantation here I hope the members and their families will enjoy all of the wonderful things I have instore.

Food and Beverage Manager

Edwin Gomez was referred to the Club by a few Team Members. He has a degree in business administration and resort & hospitality management. Edwin previously worked at the Ritz Carlton, Pink Shell Beach Resort, Hyatt Regency & Westin in Southwest Florida locations leading operations in banquets, bars and restaurants. Beyond that, you will find Edwin to have a service heart while being proactive, friendly and professional at his trade.

236.561.8650 Ext. 3617
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