MAGGIE VALLEY, N.C. – Richard Brucki has joined Maggie Valley Club as general manager. Brucki brings with him an extensive background in club management, and his addition greatly contributes to the renaissance taking place at the club.
Brucki came to Maggie Valley Club after a year as GM of Columbia Country Club in Columbia, S.C. Prior to that, he spent seven years as general manager of Providence Country Club in Charlotte, and held the same post from 1996-98 at the Old North State Club in New London, N.C. Earlier in his career, Brucki was GM at Cabarrus Country Club in Concord, N.C.
"We wanted a veteran general manager with the best experience possible, and Richard Brucki was the perfect fit," said Peter Dejak of Signet Golf Associates, which manages Maggie Valley Club. "He’s very positive and team-oriented. His approach to our organization has been very valuable, and he will set a high standard as we move forward."
Brucki will oversee all day-to-day operations of the club, golf shop, golf maintenance department, and food & beverage department. He will also be in charge of the club’s resort rental program, as well as facility maintenance, accounting and administration.
"I am thrilled to be here. The owners are very committed to making this a first-class operation," said Brucki. "We have an excellent staff to build what I think is going to be something very special."
Customer service is a key area of focus with Brucki. "I enjoy interacting with people and like to be a part of making your day better," he said.
In addition to extensive club management experience, Brucki has also worked in the financial world, including serving as chief financial officer for a brokerage firm in Arkansas.
Brucki grew up in High Point, N.C. He and his wife, Laurie, have been married 25 years and have three children: Taylor (19), Kristen (15) and Dylan (11). Brucki has a degree in finance from High Point University and enjoys coaching youth sports in his spare time.
Maggie Valley Club is a master-planned golf community & resort in the mountains of North Carolina. For information on real estate, resort options, memberships, or golf, call (866) 659-4725 or visit www.maggievalleyclub.com.
Contact:
Craig Distl
(704) 377-8622
cdistl@bellsouth.net
