Industry veteran brings valued expertise in golf sales & marketing
Scottsdale, Ariz. (August 21, 2013) – Troon,® the leader in upscale golf course management, development and marketing is pleased to announce it has appointed Kris Strauss as vice president, sales & marketing, based out of the company’s corporate headquarters in Scottsdale Ariz.
In his new role, Strauss will have sales and marketing oversight of resort and daily-fee properties and will be charged with continuing to develop new strategic partnerships that create rounds and revenues for Troon Golf-managed facilities.
“We are thrilled to welcome Kris back to Troon and believe he is the perfect fit for our team,” said Ryan Walls, senior vice president, operations, sales & marketing. “Kris is very well respected in the golf industry and we are confident that his experience, creativity and leadership will play a pivotal role in helping to achieve our sales and marketing goals.”
Strauss was previously the vice president of sales and marketing for OB Sports Golf Management. Prior to that, he served in various sales & marketing leadership positions for Troon as a corporate sales and marketing manager. Originally from Honolulu, Hawaii, Kris graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Arizona State University in recreation management with a travel and tourism focus and is currently active in various civic and community service organizations.
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Headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., Troon is the world’s largest golf management company also specializing in homeowner association management, private residence clubs, estate management and associated hospitality venues. The company oversees operations at Troon Golf (daily-fee & resort) and Troon Privé (private) properties located in 29 states and 28 countries. Additionally, 47 Troon facilities enjoy a Top 100 ranking by national or international publications. Troon properties include The Grove, London, England; Classic Club, Palm Desert, Calif.; and Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort, El Jadida, Morocco. For more information Troon Golf, visit www.TroonGolf.com.
Contact:
Brett Brooks
Troon
480.477.0480
bbrooks@troongolf.com
