Senior Leadership Team

	Scott Bertrand, General Manager (239)482-8378 Ext. 25 sbertrand@theforestcc.com Scott is a native of the great state of Wisconsin and not only a Green bay Packer fan but also an owner. Scott and his wife Diane are the proud parents of Jaclyn and Jennifer. Jaclyn attends the University of South Florida (USF) and Jennifer is a sophomore in high school. This is the second term for the Bertrand’s to live here in Florida. Back in 2000 Scott was the Chief Operating Officer and General Manager of Champions Gate Golf Resort in Orlando where he had the opportunity to work with golf legends Greg Norman and David Leadbetter. Scott has enjoyed 24 plus years in the private club industry with previous tenors at Heathrow Country Club in Lake Mary, FL, Ozaukee Country Club in Mequon, WI, Country Club of Beloit in Beloit, WI, Mequon Country Club in Mequon, WI and Butte des Morts Country Club in Appleton, WI. Scott is a believer in continuing education and has achieved Certified Club Manager, Honor Society and Chief Club Executive achievements through the Club Managers Association of America. Scott earned his Sports Management and Business Administration degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and has completed Business Management Institutes at Michigan State University, University of California-Pomona, University of Nevada Las Vegas and Cornell University. Scott’s door is always open and he welcomes you to please stop by to say hi anytime!

	Cynthia Codol, Comptroller (239) 482-8378 Ext. 18 ccodol@theforestcc.com

	Laurie Mellor, Marketing Manager (239) 482-1310 lmellor@theforestcc.com A New England native, Laurie grew up in the state of Maine where she attended the University of Southern Maine. In her search for warmer weather she found this beautiful slice of paradise in 1991. She is a mom to a 16 year-old son, Jake.

	Bill Harley, Head Golf Professional (239) 481-5700 bharley@theforestcc.com Bill Harley is a native of Lewisburg, PA. Bill began his golf career in Fort Myers in 1988 at Fiddlesticks Country Club. After years as the Director of Golf at The Oaks Club in Sarasota, he returned to Shadow Wood Country Club in Bonita Springs where he was Director of Golf since 2001. Bill joined The Forest staff in March of 2006. Bill and his wife Rebecca and their children, Alexa and John, live in Estero.

	Kurt Buehler, Food & Beverage Director (239) 482-8378 Ext. 13 kbuehler@theforestcc.com Kurt has been with TFCC for over 11 years, starting out as a server and progressing up to his current position as Food & Beverage Director. Kurt was born in California and moved to Florida when he was five. He has been in Fort Myers ever since.

	Naomi Burns, Banquet Manager (239) 466-6217 nburns@theforestcc.com A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Stout with a degree in hospitality and tourism management, Naomi has been with us since 2008. She began her hospitality career at Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa in Galena, Illinois, first as convention service manager and then as director of recreation. She relocated to Florida four years ago. Over the past ten years she has planned events as diverse as weddings and family celebrations for upwards of 50 guests to concerts and special events for as many as 3,000.

	Fred Kangwa, Tennis Professional (239) 482-8690 fkangwa@theforestcc.com From Zambia, Africa, to Morehead State University in Kentucky, truly not the most likely transition. Fred Kangwa eventually found his way to The Forest as the Tennis Professional twelve years ago. Along the way he played tennis on a scholarship from Morehead State, then played for Africa on the Davis Cup Team and was named the team's captain. Today Fred is best recognized for his outstanding teaching and communication skills. " Working at The Forest has been enjoyable mainly because of the friendly Members and a cohesive staff," said Fred. " The staff strives for the same goal - Member satisfaction."

	Matthew Cann, Greens Superintendent (239) 482-6818 mcann@theforestcc.com Matthew Cann has been in Florida for 24 years coming here as a teenager from New Jersey in 1985. He started his career in the golf industry in May 1995 at The Forest Country Club. He has held numerous positions at TFCC and has worked with some great people over the years. Matthew received his degree in Golf Course Management in 2003.

	Jeremy Playford, Chef (239) 482-8378 Ext. 35 jplayford@theforestcc.com Chef Jeremy, a hospitality major, held kitchen management positions at local country club’s Highland Woods and The Legends, he also spent time at Roy’s where he learned about Asian/Hawaiian fusion menu selections and food preparation before his 8-year tenure at The Forest. "I am excited to share my creativity in menus with the membership. I believe in the 'less is more' philosophy when it comes to ingredients in a dish, letting the stellar local fresh seafood and produce stand on its own with preparation caution to over saucing and garnishing. I also believe in working with local vendors to bring the freshest and highest quality ingredients to your table."



	Donna Cooker, Member Billing (239) 482-8378 Ext. 16 dcooker@theforestcc.com

	Robin Yeomans, Executive Assistant (239) 482-8378 Ext. 15 ryeomans@theforestcc.com

	Cynthia Rafferty, Receptionist (239) 482-8378 crafferty@theforestcc.com

	Antonio Vargas, Building Maintenance (239) 482-8378 Ext. 31 Avargas@theforestcc.com