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    Meet The Team

  • Rob Vega, PGA

    Rob Vega, PGA

    General Manager/Managing Partner

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    Rob Vega is the General Manager and Managing Partner of Glen Erin Golf Club. Rob is responsible for the entire facility, including overseeing the golf operations and the Food and Beverage operation. Other duties involve player development programs, outing and league management, accounting and Human Resources for Glen Erin Golf Club.

    Prior to Glen Erin Golf Club, Rob was the General Manager and Head Golf Professional at Kestrel Ridge Golf Club in Columbus. Rob was responsible for growing revenues 20% in each of the years under his control. He also marketed and managed a banquet facility holding 300 people and an 8,000 square foot clubhouse, along with a real estate development. Prior to Kestrel Ridge, Rob served his PGA Apprenticeship at Odana Hills Golf Course in Madison. Rob also played college hockey for the University of Wisconsin from 1997 to 2002. Rob is a full PGA member, and is also the recipient of the PGA Apprentice Scholarship and the 2006 Junior Golf Leader of the Year in the Wisconsin Section PGA.

  • Katy Cook

    Katy Cook

    Event Coordinator and Marketing Manager

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    Katy Cook is Glen Erin's Event Coordinator and Marketing Manager.

    Katy grew up in a small town in Illinois with only one stop light in the entire county. After college she moved to Wisconsin and began her career in events.

    According to Katy, attending parties for a living is no small task, but she loves every part of it. With over 11 years experience in event planning she has coordinated international conferences to upscale weddings.

    She is ultra-passionate about making each event spectacular for the customer. Much of the fun is to help assemble the puzzling party pieces for each client all while making memories that last a lifetime!

    Katy considers herself somewhat of an old soul and enjoys a good documentary or reading the newspaper. One of her favorite quotes by David Tutera is "Celebrate life every day as if it was a celebration". She has a love for movies, country music, and a good cup of joe - you will rarely ever find her without a coffee cup in her hand.

  • Tom Ellis

    Tom Ellis

    Food and Beverage Manager

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    Tom Ellis is the Food and Beverage Manager of the Cursing Stone Pub. Tom’s duties currently entail managing the daily operations of the restaurant, training and overseeing restaurant and kitchen staff.

    His number one goal is to provide excellent customer service to all of the guests at Glen Erin and The Cursing Stone Pub. Tom joined the team at Glen Erin in 2007. Prior to working at Glen Erin Tom spent over 8 years employed at Spirits Bar and Grill in Janesville, WI gaining knowledge in the food service industry. He currently resides in the Janesville community.

  • Matt Kersten

    Matt Kersten

    Director of Golf / Head Golf Professional

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    Matt joins the Glen Erin family with more than 10 years of experience in the golf industry. He was most recently the Head Golf Professional at the Janesville Country Club the last three years. He is a graduate of Southwest Technical College in Fennimore, WI with an Associate Degree in Golf Course Management and became a PGA Member in 2016. His lowest score is a 69 and he has been lucky enough to have 4 holes-in-one. One of his favorite golfers is Tiger Woods because of how he has changed the game of golf forever for the better after winning the Masters in 1997. He put the sport on the map.

    During his free time, Matt enjoys attending and watching Packers and Badgers football & basketball along with Cubs games.

    He is passionate about the game of golf and all aspects of it and brings a wealth of experience with him. He enjoys seeing people come out whether for fun or competiton.

  • John Havlis

    John Havlis

    Executive Chef

    Chef John brings over 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Throughout his career he has served as Executive Chef, Director of Restaurant operations and Chef Owner of the acclaimed Christophe Restaurant. John apprenticed at Le Vichyssoise, a small country French restaurant in Lakemoor Illinois under Bernard Cretier. There he learned classic French preparations as well as service etiquette and the discipline to excel in a demanding restaurant environments.

    He studied at The University of Wisconsin Stout Hotel and Restaurant Management program and then went onto The Restaurant School of Philadelphia, Professional Chef Training Program where he graduated with honors. His background has taken him to many prestigious properties and private clubs in the United States including the PGA Sheraton Resort and Montezinos restaurant Palm Beach Florida, The Fountain Restaurant Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia, “Le Prince Restaurant” Swiss Grand Hotel, “Le Nomades” and Charlie Trotters Restaurant, Chicago. Closer to home he spent time in the Lake Geneva area as Executive Chef of The Geneva Inn and the Hunt Club Steakhouse. He is also the recipient of many accolades and awards including “Chef of the Year” American Culinary Federation, a James Beard Award winner as well as media exposure in Chicago Magazine, Zagat and North Shore Magazine to name a few. John has a passion for the hospitality industry and enjoys teaching, mentoring and cooking.

    In his free time, he enjoys snow skiing, fly fishing, traveling and dining.

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