Rachel Ridgeway will provide talent acquisition and organizational development services to private clubs and golf course operations.
BLOOMSBURG, PA: Bloom Golf Partners has added Rachel Ridgeway as a club executive and search consultant. The strategic addition will strengthen Bloom Golf Partners’ ability to provide talent acquisition and organizational development services to private clubs and golf course operations.
With 13 years of specialized human resources experience, including the past eight in the private-club sector, Ridgeway has a proven track record of recruiting top leadership, fostering high-performing teams and implementing forward-thinking HR strategies that drive business success. Her expertise spans multiple industries, including manufacturing, casino and private clubs. A certified Society of HR Managers Professional (SHRM-CP) since 2018 and Lumina Learning practitioner since 2023, Ridgeway possesses a deep understanding of how to align talent with an organization’s long-term vision.
As a key player in executive recruitment, Ridgeway has successfully placed leadership roles essential to club operations, including directors of finance, controllers, executive chefs, golf course superintendents, assistant general managers and human resource directors. Her ability to strategically match professionals with the right club culture and operational goals ensures that clubs remain competitive in an evolving industry.
“We are thrilled to welcome Rachel to Bloom Golf Partners,” said Bloom Golf Partners founder Tyler Bloom. “Her ability to attract and develop top talent while strengthening workplace culture aligns perfectly with our mission to support clubs in building high-performance teams that drive success. With her expertise, our clients will gain invaluable insights into workforce optimization, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness.”
Beyond recruitment, Ridgeway is a catalyst for workplace culture and leadership excellence. She has defined core values, strengthened employer branding, and driven engagement through employee engagement, development and performance management programs. Her leadership development initiatives—peer groups, Lumina Spark workshops and executive retreats—enhance collaboration and elevate performance.
Ridgeway’s expertise extends to board and governance strategy, where she actively shapes policy, leads self-evaluation initiatives, and contributes to board and committee effectiveness.
“I am excited to continue my partnership with Tyler as a search executive and consultant with Bloom Golf Partners,” Ridgeway said. “Having worked with him for several years on superintendent and assistant searches, I have great respect for his deep industry knowledge and ability to identify top-tier talent. With my years of experience in strategic human resource management and a strong passion for the industry, I look forward to supporting clubs in all aspects of their staffing needs—from executive search to talent development and organizational growth.”
About Bloom Golf Partners:
As a leading provider of talent solutions for the golf club and turfgrass industry, Bloom Golf Partners focuses on meeting the unique needs of golf industry clients in areas including search, professional development, and research.
Media Contact: Alyson Ramsey Johnson, Gilly Group, alyson@gillygroup.com
