ERIC JOHNSON NAMED GENERAL MANAGER AT THE CLUB AT THE DUNES
Naples, Florida – Eric Johnson has been named general manager of The Club at the Dunes, part of The Dunes of Naples private residential community in Naples, Florida.
Johnson comes to the Club at the Dunes from Skaneateles, New York where he was a hospitality management consultant. Prior to becoming a consultant, Johnson was the general manager and chief operating officer at Skaneateles Country Club. Born in New Buffalo, Mich., Johnson started in the hospitality business as a caddie at The Dunes Club, a private club in New Buffalo. He is a graduate of Purdue’s Hospitality School and is passionate about team building, dining and outstanding service.
“We are very excited to welcome Eric as the general manager of The Club at the Dunes,” said Darrell Wilde, regional vice president, Troon. “Eric brings a wealth of knowledge and understanding of the complexities of running a first-class club operation to us at the Dunes. Not only does Eric bring vast experience to bear but also a leadership approach that is very engaging and focused on both membership and team member satisfaction.”
Earlier this year, the Dunes of Naples completed a $9.2 million Amenities Center renovation and expansion project. The new coastal-themed Amenities Center includes a new 25,000 square-foot clubhouse with the new Royal Palm Room restaurant; a new SandBar indoor/outdoor bar; and a flexible club room for events. In addition, the club’s new Tiki Bar is a popular poolside destination for residents and guests. As part of the renovation and expansion, the entire pool area was renovated and now includes fire pit tables and a lounge area in a new courtyard. The wellness and fitness center was also expanded, adding a group exercise room, two rooms dedicated to massages or physical therapy, a new tennis office and pro-shop and a new recreational game room equipped with pool table, ping pong tables and shuffle board.
The Dunes of Naples is comprised of seven high rise towers of high-end luxury condos and 40 luxury coach homes. Troon, the world’s largest golf and club management company, manages the food and beverage operation as well as the recreational amenities at The Dunes of Naples. For more information on The Dunes of Naples, visit www.dunesofnaples.com or call (239)593-9680.
About Troon
Headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., Troon is the world’s largest golf management company providing services at more than 460 locations around the globe, including managing 510 18-hole equivalent golf courses. In addition to golf, Troon specializes in homeowner association management, private residence clubs, estate management and associated hospitality venues. Troon’s award-winning food and beverage division operates and manages more than 400 food and beverage operations located at golf resorts, private clubs, daily fee golf courses and recreational facilities. With properties located in 45 states and 33 countries, Troon’s family of brands includes Troon Golf, Troon Privé, Troon International, Honours Golf, OB Sports, Green Golf Partners, CADDIEMASTER, True Club Solutions, Cliff Drysdale Tennis and RealFood Consulting. There are currently 67 Troon-affiliated properties featuring 87 golf courses on national and international “Top 100” rankings. Troon-affiliated properties include Belfair in Bluffton, South Carolina; Wickenburg Ranch Golf & Social Club in Wickenburg, Ariz.; Yocha Dehe Golf Club in Brooks, Calif.; Saadiyat Beach Golf Club in Abu Dhabi, UAE; and Buenaventura Golf Club in Panama. For additional news and information, visit www.Troon.com.
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Troon
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