Meet The Staff

Greg Rubino :: General Manager

Greg started with the Classic Club prior to the opening in January 2006. Before the Classic Club, Greg worked at various facilities in various capacities throughout the world with Troon Golf. He most recently was the Director of Golf at The Lodge at Ventana Canyon in Tucson. Greg also worked with Troon Golf in the Fiji Islands at Denarau Golf & Racquet Club; London,England at The Grove (Host Site of 2006 American Express World Championships); San Antonio, TX at La Cantera (Host Site of PGA TOUR's Texas Open); Sarasota, FL at Legacy Golf Club and Galena,IL at Eagle Ridge Resort & Inn. Prior to joining Troon Golf; Greg worked in Detroit,MI for the City of Southfield and outside Pittsburgh, PA at Nemacolin Woodlands (Host Site of PGA TOUR's 84 Lumber Classic). A couple of Personal Notes: Greg has been a PGA member since 2001, has multiple degrees from Penn State University (Recreational & Parks Management with an emphasis in Professional Golf Management and Marketing), was born and raised in Erie, PA where his family still resides and has a pet named Porsche.

Geoff Sanders :: Director of Agronomy

Geoff joined the Classic Club team in August 2006. He has worked for Troon Golf as the Superintendent at Escena Golf Club in Palm Springs, and the Palmer Course at La Cantera in San Antonio, TX. Before joining Troon Golf in Fort Worth, TX in May of 2000, Geoff served in the U.S. Army for 5 years. He claims Pensacola, FL as his home. Geoff is married to his wife Libby and together they have a son, Gehrig, and one on the way. He enjoys all sports, cheering for the Florida Gators and spending time with family and friends.

Brady Wilson :: PGA Head Golf Professsional

Brady joined Classic Club in the fall of 2007. Previously he worked for Troon Golf as the Head Golf Professional at Escena Golf Club in Palm Springs. Prior to joining Troon Golf, Brady was the Head Golf Professional at The Moors Golf Club in Portage, MI (Host of the 2008 Michigan Amateur) and at The Warren Golf Course at Notre Dame in South Bend, IN (Host of the 2005 NCAA Central Regional). Brady is married to his wife Christy and together they have two children, Brooke and Robert. Brady is originally from Durango, CO and enjoys following his favorite Colorado sports teams in his free time.

Dawson Hess :: Tournament Coordinator

Dawson joined Classic Club in February of 2007. He is originally from Connecticut and moved out to the desert from North Carolina where he played competitively and also worked as a golf professional after graduating from University of North Carolina @ Wilmington. Dawson served as an Assistant Golf Professional/Guest Service Manager at Classic Club, prior to accepting the Tournament Coordinator position. Dawson is planning his wedding this year in October to his fiance Karen.

Davey Snyder :: PGA Assistant Golf Professional

Davey Snyder, PGA joined Classic Club as an Assistant Golf Professional in November 2005, prior to the golf course opening. Davey has been a Class A PGA member for 30 years. Davey is the Past President of Northern Ohio PGA and has worked at several high end private facilities in the U.S. Davey has extensive knowledge in all facets of of the golf industry and is an excellent player and instructor. Davey has a home both in Ohio and in the desert. He is married to his wife Liz and he enjoys playing golf, fitness, traveling, and hiking.

Nicole Tilley :: Merchandise Manager

Nicole joined Classic Club in May of 2007. Previously she worked for Troon Golf as an Assistant Golf Professional and Merchandise Manager at The Retreat Golf and Country Club, in Corona, CA. Nicole began her career with Troon Golf in 2005 at The Westin Mission Hills Resort and Spa as an Assistant Golf Professional. Originally from Oklahoma, Nicole has a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from Penn State. Nicole is currently in Level 1 of the PGA of America's PGM Program and she spends her free time watching and playing sports of all kinds.

Dan Kempken :: Assistant Golf Professional

Dan joined Classic Club in the summer of 2006. Prior to working at Classic Club, Dan was at Bighorn and PGA West. Originally from Everett, Washington, Dan moved to the desert after graduating from Portland State University in 1997. Dan is one of the Assistant Golf Professional's and head of the caddie program at Classic Club. Dan and his wife Angi have a 3 year old girl named Keira. In his spare time, Dan enjoys fishing and playing competetive golf.

Virginia Broderick :: Property Accountant

Virginia Broderick joined Classic Club in July 2006. Before joining Troon Golf Virginia worked as a staff accountant for a local CPA firm in the desert. Virginia has lived in the desert for the past eleven years and has a Bachelor of Science from California State University San Bernardino in Accounting. She has been married to her husband, Dave, for two years and they are expecting their first baby. In her free time Virginia enjoys playing softball.

Amanda Rose :: Assistant Merchandiser

Amanda joined Classic Club in the fall of 2006. Amanda previously served as a merchandise clerk at Classic Club before accepting the Assistant Merchandiser position. Amanda is currently a student at the College of the Desert and is majoring in Business Management. Amanda is orginally from San Jose and enjoys pilates and spending time with kids when she is not working or in class.