Big Foot Appoints New Clubhouse Manager
FONTANA, Wis.-(Business Wire)-December 30, 2008 - Big Foot Country Club, a private country club in Fontana, WI, has appointed Philip Lane as the new Clubhouse Manager. Mr. Lane has gained a great reputation in hospitality industry management at four and five diamond properties throughout the United States.
He has held senior management positions within catering, event management and conference services at hotels and resorts, including the Grand Geneva Resort & Spa in Lake Geneva, WI; Ross Bridge Renaissance in Birmingham, AL; Ponte Vedra Inn & Club in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL; The Cloister at Sea Island in Sea Island, GA; Sawgrass Resort in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL; and Longboat Key Resort in Sarasota, FL. Most recently, he served as Director of Catering and Conference Services at The Abbey Resort and Spa in Fontana.
“We are delighted to have someone of Philip’s expertise and background as our Clubhouse Manager,” said Bart Carlson, President of Big Foot. “He is a true motivator and we look forward to his leadership in providing our members and their guests with an extraordinary dining experience.”
Philip has also been voted Best Conference Services Manager of the Year, worked on the Southern Governors’ Conference staff and was highly involved within the front-end planning stages of the G-8 Summit.
“I am honored to have been asked to join the Big Foot management team,” said Philip. “I look forward to working with the staff and meeting the members and their families in the near future.”
He and his wife Linda reside in Fontana and have two adult children. He replaces Robert Timm, who is retiring at the end of this year after serving twelve years at Big Foot.
About Big Foot Country Club
Founded in 1924 and nestled in the rolling hills of Southeast Wisconsin, Big Foot Country Club has long been a symbol of excellence for private clubs in the Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin area. Big Foot is proud of its Tom Bendelow designed 18-Hole golf course that is one of the true gems of Wisconsin golf. The Club is a member of the Chicago District Golf Association. Golf memberships and dining only memberships are available to local residents. Inquiries can be made by visiting www.bigfootcc.org or calling 262-275-3000.
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