Cambridge, Mass. – Investing in leadership talent to help drive its continued growth, OpenRounds, Inc. has made key hires to fill a pair of newly created positions. Laura Marino Melendez will serve as Chief of Staff and Nate David joins the company as Director of Marketing.
These additions increase the company’s workforce to 12 full-time employees while introducing new skill sets and experience levels to complement the high-achieving and dedicated OpenRounds team.
“In hiring Nate David we’ve acquired a proven executive with top-level marketing expertise and versatility,” said company CEO Jon Wyeth. “As our incoming Chief of Staff, Laura Marino Melendez brings an ideal resume. It includes project-management certification, experience as a research analyst in highly demanding environments, plus the people skills needed to oversee a fast-paced, goal-driven operation such as ours.”
OpenRounds has built a streamlined platform supported by truly outstanding employees. Through this technology, club partners provide members the opportunity for self-service in their travels—to destinations befitting their expectations—while the OpenRounds team delivers the personal touch and exceptional service these golfers deserve.
Since coming to market in 2015, the company has provided member-only access for verified golfers from the clubs now enrolled in its network—which currently numbers 450—as these members seamlessly explore and book golf accommodations at affiliated private clubs. Product extensions in 2022 will extend that achievement, opening up unique destination-travel opportunities with concierge support and game-changing partnerships.
“To make sure our high level of service and opportunity could continue and extend itself, the company needed a significant infusion of talent and energy,” said Wyeth. “We were overwhelmed by the response to our personnel search and worked diligently to eventually identify Nate and Laura.”
Along with bolstering the brainpower and drive of OpenRounds’ current staff, enhancing corporate culture was part of the search mission. Captaincy of the Cornell University varsity baseball team was a notable qualification for David, alongside his MBA from the University of Virginia and his experience as a brand manager and entrepreneur. For Melendez, the experience of playing varsity tennis at the University of Rhode Island only adds to what she’s accomplished with organizations like Bridgewater Associates and the Capital Access division of the U.S. Small Business Administration.
“I can speak for our entire team when I say we’re excited to bring Nate and Laura onboard,” said Wyeth. “They will be fundamental in realizing the OpenRounds goal of providing extraordinary experiences to the households we serve—primarily in golf, but also in desirable activities such as art showings, unique destinations, and private dining with award-winning chefs. With these talented individuals filling much-needed leadership roles,” he added, “our company is positioned for significant growth in 2022.”
About OpenRounds
OpenRounds is a platform for private golf clubs and their members, to streamline club-to-club access and thus increase utilization and member engagement. Designed according to detailed requirements that were derived from comprehensive interviews, the company’s platform is based on understanding the unique needs of each golf club and orchestrating enviable experiences. Founded by a rounded team of technologists, and supported by deep industry insight from advisors, the company has 400-plus clubs on its roster and enthusiastic members booking rounds daily. OpenRounds has never lost a club partner or member, and has made itself the de facto resource for golf club member accommodations at peer facilities.
Contact:
Jon Wyeth, CEO
jon@openrounds.com
