Palm Desert, CA – (December 2, 2008) – KemperSports today announced the appointment of two employees at Desert Willow Golf Resort in Palm Desert, CA. Industry veteran Bruce Nation has been appointed as sales and marketing director, and Brittany Kelley will serve as the director of catering sales.
In his role, Nation will be responsible for group sales and general marketing initiatives and programs for the resort. A ten-year veteran in the golf and resort industry, Nation has a strong background in guest services and has most recently served as director of sales and marketing at the Indian Wells Golf Resort in Indian Wells, CA.
Kelley joins the team at Desert Willow Golf Resort after serving as the sales and marketing director at Sand Creek Station Golf Course in Newton, KS., also a KemperSports property. In her role, Kelley will be responsible for all catering sales and events initiatives at the resort.
“We are thrilled to have two new additions with a wealth of industry experience joining the Desert Willow team,” said Vice President of Operations Mark Hoesing. “Their hard work and insight will be a tremendous asset towards the future development of the resort.”
Developed and owned by the city of Palm Desert, Desert Willow Golf Resort features two 18-hole designs, the Firecliff and Mountain View courses. The Southern California destination, surrounded by the scenic Santa Rosa Mountains, also includes a 33,000-square-foot clubhouse, full-service practice facility, as well as fine dining and elegant banquet facilities suited for intimate gatherings or large receptions. Both the Firecliff and Mountain View courses received 4 ½-star ratings in Golf Digest’s latest edition of “Best Places to Play.” For more information on Desert Willow Golf Resort, to reserve tee times, and book group events, visit www.desertwillow.com or call 760-346-7060.
About KemperSports
Northbrook, Ill.-based KemperSports operates golf facilities as well as athletic clubs, lodging venues and major sporting events, including nationally ranked courses and tournament venues such as Bandon Dunes Golf Resort, Chambers Bay, Harding Park, Dorado Beach Resort & Club, The Glen Club, the Chicago Park District golf facilities and The Crossings at Carlsbad. Affiliate KemperSports Marketing & Communications, a sports marketing, events and public relations agency, has produced and managed major national and international events and communications programs, including the EA SPORTS Maui Invitational college basketball tournament, numerous PGA TOUR events andThe Art of Food & Wine Palm Desert. For more information, visit www.kempersports.com.
Contact:
Amy Spittle
760.238.7911, aspittle@kempersports.com
