Melissa graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a degree in Marketing. She began her career in Washington, DC, and has over twenty years of experience, holding senior positions in marketing, public relations and account management. Her experience includes working in both the public and private sectors for a national marketing research firm, and on Capitol Hill.
After moving to Atlanta, Melissa has focused her career working in the club industry. She has held positions in Senior Membership Sales for The Windward Athletic Club and as Membership and Sales Director for Alpharetta Country Club and Indian Hills Country Club. She brings her expertise in sales, account management, customer service, project management and media relations in joining the management team at Country Club of Roswell starting in June 2010.
Hodge Patel joined Country Club of Roswell in August of 2011 bringing over 13 years of financial, accounting, technology and management experience in the country club and hospitality industries.
Mr. Patel has extensive experience in strategic planning, operations, golf course and amenities construction, financial reporting, budgeting/forecasting and information systems. At CCR he is responsible for all accounting and financial reporting as well as information systems. Prior to joining CCR, Mr. Patel held positions with Governors Towne Club, Crooked Creek Golf Club and Ginn Company. Mr. Patel graduated with a BA in 1998 from Indiana University.
The Country Club of Roswell’s Golf Professional team is lead by Tim M. Farrell, originally from Rochester N.Y. and a graduate of the Professional Golf Management Program at Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Michigan. He has administered our golf program since 1989. He also served as President of the Georgia Professional Golfers Association in 2000 and 2001 and in 2001 received the Association’s highest honor when he was named Golf Professional of the Year. Tim currently serves as a trustee on the Georgia State Golf Foundation and the Georgia Golf Environmental Foundation. He has also been a member of the Allied Golf Association Board of Directors since its inception in 2001.
Cory began working on a golf course in Kentucky at the age of 16. After graduating from high school, he entered one of the best turf management schools in the state, Eastern Kentucky University. Between his Jr. & Sr. year he completed an internship at Medinah Country Club of Chicago and went on to graduate from KU with a Bachelor of Science degree in Technical Horticulture. Cory became the Assistant Superintendent at Berry Hills Country Club of Charleston West Virginia, where he had the opportunity to act as interim superintendent on two separate occasions. He then joined Atlanta Country Club as the Asst. Golf Course Superintendent where he oversaw five Atlanta Classics before becoming the Golf Course Superintendent at Brookstone Golf and Country Club. While at Brookstone, Cory oversaw the development, construction and grow-in of the golf course. In 1994 Cory accepted the Golf Course Superintendent's position with Country Club of Roswell. During his tenure, Cory has directed numerous golf course improvement projects including a complete renovation of the golf course in 1995 and 1996, continuous hole by hole improvements, conversion to concrete cart paths and reconstruction of the maintenance building to name a few.
Marcus Rutsche - Athletic Director
Scott joins us from Athens Country Club where he served as an Assistant Clubhouse Manager for 5 years. He rotated through all areas of the Clubhouse including Banquets, Casual Dining and Formal Dining.
Scott’s previous experience includes 3 years as Hotel Manager with Clipper Cruise Lines, where he managed all aspects of onboard hospitality operations. He had the chance to visit 6 of the 7 continents and work on all four of their high-end expedition cruise ships. He also worked for the River Club of Jacksonville, an equity club managed by the Ritz-Carlton and Hyatt Hotels. Scott graduated from Florida State University with a business degree in Hospitality Administration.
Jonathan Mayer, Executive Chef comes to Country Club of Roswell from some of the top clubs in the Northeast. Chef Jon is credited with reinvigorating the culinary operations of his last two properties and creating a destination dining experience. He is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America and has more than 20 years' experience in food service management. He enjoys working and creating fare both healthy and delicious.
Rebekah’s career in the food & beverage industry began with Brinker International where she worked for Maggiano’s Little Italy as a server. While in college she moved into the banquet department and discovered the event planning side of the industry. She spent seven years in sales and management roles as both a Banquet Sales Assistant and Banquet Sales Manager, working on and leading teams that repeatedly won top performance awards.
Rebekah joins us from Legendary Partners at the Woodruff Arts Center. As Catering Manager she worked with the High Museum of Art, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Alliance Theater to plan and execute events from intimate dinners for world class musicians to grand openings of renowned art exhibitions.
Rebekah has a BBA in Marketing from Kennesaw State University and is a member of the National Association of Catering Executives (NACE).
Britany Waters - Youth Director/Activities Coordinator Britany Waters attended Kennesaw State University with a 4 year scholarship in indoor/outdoor Track and Cross Country. She obtained a degree in Health and Exercise Science in July of 2010. Britany started out working in the fitness industry while in college at the on-campus fitness facility and interned at Concourse Athletic Club her senior year. At Concourse Athletic Club, Britany worked in all departments such as sales, accounting, member services, event coordinating and personal training. Following her graduation, Britany began her career in Membership Services and Sales at Bodyplex in Cumming. In July of 2011, Britany joined Country Club of Roswell as the Youth Director/Activities Coordinator. Britany enjoys spending time with her husband, family and friends.