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Palmer Golf Names 2002 Performance Award Winners Contact Brie Harker ORLANDO (March 27, 2003) - Arnold Palmer Golf Management during its annual meeting named several integral team members accredited for their distinctive performances during the 2002 season. Among those honored: Outstanding Achievement Award: Todd Froehle, Area Director for the University Clubs of America and Memphis National Golf Club (Collierville, TN) Revenue Innovator of the Year (presented to the team member who increases traffic by continually raising the bar on revenue performance): Clint Whitney, General Manager, Kayak Point Golf Course (Stanwood, WA) General Manager of the Year: Anna McGrath, General Manager/ Area Director for Presidio Golf Course (San Francisco, CA) Owner of the Year (presented to the team member who continually demonstrates an "owner" attitude by continually maintaining the mission and vision of Palmer Golf): Scott Sawyer, Vice President of Operational Services (Orlando Corporate Office) Retailer of the Year: Amy Lee Olson, Merchandise Manager for University Ridge Golf Course (Verona, WI) Superintendent of the Year: Josh Heersink, Presidio Golf Course Event Sales Manager of the Year: Jeff Cornish, Banquet/Sales, Kayak Point Golf Course (Stanwood, WA) Charger of the Year (presented to the team member who continually seeks innovative ways to make a difference while proficiently seeing plans through to a successful finish): Kim Wade, National Sales and Marketing Manager (Orlando Corporate Office) Partner of the Year (presented to the Corporate Office team member who is exceptional in consistently making field partners a priority): Linda Kling, Project Manager (Orlando Corporate Office) Never Lay Up Award (presented to the team member who goes above and beyond while establishing exceptional problem solving skills and a strong work ethic): Jackie Winterlich, Accounts Payable Manager (Orlando Corporate); Regina McGrath, Accounts Payable Assistant (Orlando Corporate); Chris Ritchie, General Manager, Whittier Narrows Golf Course (Rosemead, CA) Food and Beverage Operator of the Year (presented to the F&B team member who consistently delivers paramount service): David Stitt, F&B Director, Brierwood Country Club (Hamburg, NY) Golf Professional of the Year: Bob McHugh, The Orchards Golf Club (South Hadley, MA) Membership Sales of the Year: Jeff Robinson, University Club, The University of Kentucky (Lexington, KY) Legendary Service Award: Bob Lippiello, AGM/ Tournament Sales, Harbor Links Golf Course (Port Washington, NY) Arnold Palmer Golf Management was founded by Arnold Palmer in 1984 and acquires, leases, and manages quality golf facilities worldwide, working with private individuals, corporations, municipalities and developers. Headquartered in Orlando, Fla., Palmer Golf is backed by Olympus Real Estate Partners. Founded in 1994, Olympus Real Estate Partners has invested more than $5 billion in real estate assets, including real estate equities, mortgages and securities in major markets throughout the U.S. Olympus, with offices in Dallas and New York, has more than 3,500 employees. |