General Manager
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Christie joined The Glen Club in 2013 as the director of membership, bringing with her 20 years of club and hospitality management, operations and sales experience with ClubCorp, Equinox Fitness Clubs and Tennis Corporation of America. She was promoted to general manager in April 2016. For 13 years, Christie served on the Illinois Junior Golf Association (IJGA) Board of Directors, retiring in 2016. A former collegiate golfer at Northern Illinois University, Christie now enjoys spending time with her three young children and husband at home, watching her kids play sports or an occasional movie night.
Contact
- Phone:847-832-6415
- Email:cpaich@theglenclub.com
Sales and Membership
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Bringing 12 years of experience in hospitality management and special events, Michael joined The Glen Club team in November 2016 after spending seven years working events at The Arboretum Club in Buffalo Grove, Ill. With his knowledge in hospitality and event sales, Michael assists clients in creating the most memorable occasion while delivering excellent service, which helped him earn KemperSports’ prestigious Salesperson of the Year Award in 2021. When he isn’t busy creating memorable experiences, you can find Michael enjoying time with his husband and two dogs in the North Shore or taking weekend trips to Minnesota to visit family and friends.
Contact
- Phone:847-832-6420
- Email:mkoenig@theglenclub.com
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Kate joined The Glen Club in July 2021. A 2019 graduate of the University of Dayton, Kate began her career in the catering and events industry as a catering project manager with SBR Events Group. While attending Dayton, Kate served as president of the campus activities board, orchestrating a variety of events on and off campus for her peers. When not collaborating with guests to create their dream events, Kate enjoys playing with her dog and guinea pigs, playing volleyball and watching The Office.
Contact
- Phone:847-832-6434
- Email:kvivacue@theglenclub.com
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After establishing herself in a thriving career in dental assisting, Lauren decided to follow her heart into event coordinating at The Glen Club. Armed with a rich combination of customer-centric abilities, meticulous attention to detail, and an unwavering commitment to crafting unforgettable experiences, she steps into her new role with fervor. Lauren’s track record speaks volumes, showcasing her adeptness in nurturing client relationships and her drive to surpass expectations, all in the service of elevating The Glen Club’s events program.
Outside of work, Lauren cherishes moments with loved ones, cheers for the Chicago Bears alongside her boyfriend despite her allegiance to the Minnesota Vikings, and finds solace in revisiting episodes of Friends or The Office.
Contact
- Phone:847-832-6431
- Email:lhenzlik@theglenclub.com
Golf Operations
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Ethan came to The Glen Club in 2013 and was promoted from assistant golf professional to his current role of head golf professional in 2016. He’s responsible for overseeing all areas of the golf operations, including daily operations, member events, private golf tournaments, merchandising and staffing while also delivering premier instruction to both members and non-members. Ethan came to The Glen Club from Bolingbrook Golf Club where he spent three years as an assistant golf professional. Prior to entering the golf business, he competed for prize money as a playing professional on Texas’ Tight Lies Tour. Ethan and his wife are parents to two daughters.
Contact
- Phone:847-832-6451
- Email:eroush@theglenclub.com
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Anna joined The Glen Club in February 2020 after spending six seasons at Iowa’s Davenport Country Club (DCC), the last two of which were spent serving as the club’s assistant golf professional. She brings extensive experience serving private club members as well as organizing leagues, clinics and member games. Prior to working at DCC, Anna was a four-year starter on Western Illinois University women’s golf team. She’s currently enrolled in the PGM Associate Program and is working towards becoming a full member of the Professional Golfers’ Association of America.
Contact
- Phone:847-832-6452
- Email:acullinan@theglenclub.com
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Ben resides in Evanston, where he was born and raised. During his childhood, he participated in JR. PGA tournaments and achieved success by winning the 13-year-old state long drive competition in Danville, Illinois. He briefly played for Evanston High School before transferring to North Shore Country Day in Winnetka, where he graduated. Early in his career, he worked at an Interior Architectural Design firm (GHK), initially in IT and later establishing a Human Resources department after completing the “HR – Disney Style” program at Disney University in Florida.
After a decade of shaping HR practices at GHK, Ben pursued a new path by earning a Master of Arts in teaching art. He faced a significant challenge while working one-on-one with an Autistic student, showcasing his dedication and adaptability. In 2016, he transitioned to the PGA Tour Superstore in Downers Grove as a golf club fitter and sales associate. His success led to opportunities at the Vernon Hills location before being promoted to Supervisor at the Schaumburg location.
Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, Ben continued to excel in his role and eventually relocated to Palm Springs to support his ill mother while continuing his work as a fitter at the Palm Desert store in California. Now, he brings his wealth of experience and passion for the “Green Grass” arena to our team, eager to contribute and grow further.
Contact
- Phone:847-832-6480
- Email:bzeiser@theglenclub.com
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Adam took over as superintendent of The Glen Club in 2020 after serving four years as the assistant superintendent at Royal Melbourne Country Club in Long Grove, Ill. A graduate of Michigan State University with a degree in Turf Science, Adam got his start in Chicago golf working at Conway Farms Golf Club. An avid golfer who enjoys lacing up his hockey skates in the winter, Adam also enjoys kayaking and playing tennis.
Contact
- Phone:847-724-5716
- Email:awiles@theglenclub.com
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One of the club’s longest tenured staffers, Florencio’s career at The Glen Club began in 2000 when they were still growing in the golf course. He brings a lot of experience because of his wealth of knowledge regarding the property. Florencio can be seen on the golf course most days supporting his favorite sports team: the Chicago Cubs.
Contact
- Phone: 847-724-5716
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Dustin has been a part of The Glen Club team since opening day in 2001. A native of Glenview, he started out as a caddie/cart attendant and has since worked his way up to his current role of outside services manager. His responsibilities include the day-to-day function of the outside services and caddie program in addition to working with the Western Golf Association’s Evans Scholars Program, the nation’s largest scholarship program for caddies. Dustin even met his wife at The Glen Club while he was caddying and she was driving the beverage cart.
Contact
- Phone: 847-832-6410
- Email: dkreft@theglenclub.com
Food and Beverage
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Growing up in Evanston, Illinois, Maria loved food from a young age. After graduating from high school, she attended Kendall College in Chicago. While attending Kendall, she started working for Chef Bill Kim at Le Lan, followed by Paul Kahan at Blackbird, both of whom had a great impact on the start of her culinary career. Adhering to Chef Kim’s advice, she moved to NYC to work under the 3 Michelin starred Chef Jean Georges. While in NYC she discovered her love for Italian cuisine at both Il Buco Alimentari and Del Posto. Life brought her to Las Vegas where she worked under celebrity chefs Wolfgang Puck and Guy Savoy. She is so excited to bring her life and career back to the Chicagoland area here at The Glen Club as Executive Chef. In her spare time she likes to spend time with her husband Manny, daughter Madeline, and dog Toby.
Contact
- Phone:47-832-6437
- Email:mfabbrini@theglenclub.com
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Growing up in Niles, Illinois, Stephen’s love for cooking was born at a young age from helping his mother. After attending Kendall College in Chicago, Stephen started his culinary career at Café Touché, where he worked his way up from intern to executive chef by 2018. From there, he served on the management team as executive sous chef for the opening of Zia’s Social in Norwood Park. Outside of work, Stephen enjoys long drives in his S2000 and hanging out with his dog, Clutch.
Contact
- Phone:847-724-7272
- Email:sgustafson@theglenclub.com
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Chef Ron has been at The Glen Club since 2007. Previously, he served as the executive chef at both Oak Park and Ruth Lake Country Clubs, executive sous chef at the East Bank Club and helped open Hotel Nikko Chicago. In addition, he’s worked at and consulted with various Chicagoland restaurants to create menus and kitchen layouts. The youngest graduate of the French culinary school, Dumas Pierre, which used to be in Glenview, Chef Ron received his associate degree from the Culinary School of Kendall College while also serving as a teacher’s assistant during its opening. During school, he entered and won a medal in a cooking competition at the annual Chicago Food & Restaurant show.
Contact
- Phone:847-724-7272
- Email:rfischer@theglenclub.com
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For Dustin Heilmann, the most important tool in hospitality is a sincere smile. the foundation of great hospitality starts with a strong team and positive energy, a philosophy Heilmann plans to execute throughout his role at The Glen Club.
Heilmann has exercised his inherent talent for guest service at several Chicago hotspots including Carmine’s and Nico Osteria, one of the most highly anticipated openings of 2013 in the culinary world. Working closely with notable industry leaders Chef Paul Kahan and Donnie Madia, Nico Osteria was named one of America’s 25 Best Restaurants by GQ and one of the best new restaurants by Esquire in 2014.
Outside of his role as Food and Beverage Director, Heilmann enjoys reading about history and spending time outdoors – especially golfing, running and skiing. Heilmann is an avid music fan, and his diverse tastes includes Prince, Willie Nelson, Michael Jackson and his absolute favorite The Grateful Dead.
If Heilmann could invite four guests to dinner, he’d dine with his father, Winston Churchill, Abraham Lincoln and Bob Dylan. Heilmann and his wife Lexington and daughter Freddie live in the Edgewater Beach neighborhood in Chicago.
Contact
- Phone:847-832-6402
- Email:dheilmann@theglenclub.com
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George inherited his passion for the hospitality industry from his father, who spent 30 years as a Golf Course Superintendent. Inspired by his father’s dedication, George became an Evan Scholar while working at Hillcrest Country Club during high school. He then embarked on an 8-year journey with Levy Restaurants, gaining valuable experience at venues like Arling Racetrack and the United Center.
Eager to expand his knowledge, George joined Marriott Hotels for 6 years, taking on various management roles. His next challenge was as the Food and Beverage Manager at Twin Orchard Country Club, where he delved into the intricacies of club management. This experience paved the way for George to become the Assistant Director of Food and Beverage at Evanston Golf Club, where he honed his skills in overseeing larger operations.
At Evanston Golf Club, George excelled in creating memorable experiences for members and guests alike, fostering strong team collaboration and member engagement. Now, armed with a wealth of expertise, George is ready to bring his passion and dedication to The Glen Club, where he aims to deliver exceptional service to all.
Contact
- Phone:847-724-7272
- Email:gott@theglenclub.com
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Contact
- Phone:847-724-7272
- Email:twojcik@theglenclub.com
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Telma began her career in food and beverage at Highland Park Country Club in 2001 and worked there until 2017 before joining The Glen Club.
During her time here, she’s served as a banquets supervisor and captain, and now oversees the halfway house and beverage cart operations.
In her free time, Telma enjoys baking cookies and playing and walking her three dogs, Tommy, Lucky and Merlin.
Contact
- Phone:847-724-7272
- Email:tgomez@theglenclub.com
Hotel · Clubhouse
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Accounting
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Jonathan joined The Glen Club in February 2021. He has a widespread background in food and beverage management along with finance and accounting experience, most recently working for Aramark as the unit controller at Soldier Field. Prior to that, he worked for Levy Restaurants in their PGA division as a finance manager. An avid golfer who also plays ice hockey, Jonathan enjoys going to White Sox and Blackhawks games with his wife when away from The Glen Club.
Contact
- Phone:847-832-6405
- Email:jezzi@theglenclub.com
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In 2022, Sharon became a member of the Glen Club. Her extensive accounting career spanned 40 years, during which she served as Controller for a Housing, Registration, and Event Company, and for the last 15 years, she held the position of Controller at a Food Distribution Company. Upon the sale of the company, Sharon chose to retire. However, after 7 months of retirement, she came across an advertisement for a part-time accounting assistant position at the Glen Club. Since then, she has been relishing her semi-retirement while working alongside her colleagues and club members.
Outside of work, Sharon cherishes moments spent with her four grandchildren, indulges in gardening, and explores new destinations with her husband.
Contact
- Phone:847-832-6436
- Email:tgcap@kempersports.com