Columbia Country Club Staff

Administration

General Manager- Jill Philmon, CCM

Certified Club Manager, 2001, Recertified 2006, Honor Society 2008
Member of the Club Managers Association of America (CMAA) since 1994
CMAA National Committee/ Career Services
Carolinas Chapter CMAA Club Manager of the Year 2007-2008

Past-President of the Carolinas Chapter of CMAA

Office Manager - Steve Coffman

Certified Public Accountant

Office Assistant-Dianne Hutto

Membership Director - Lynn LaPaglia

Please contact Lynn with your Membership inquiries

Golf Course Maintenance

Golf Course Superintendent - Jeffrey S. Connell

Degree in Horticulture with Turfgrass Major area of study – Eastern Kentucky University
Member of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America
Past President of Midlands Turfgrass Association
Current Vice-President Board, Board of Directors of the Carolinas Golf Course Superintendents Assoc.
Member of the Staff since April of 2000

Assistant Golf Course Superintendent- Troy Thrall

2008-2009 Board of Directors Midland Chapter, Division of CGCSA

Equipment Maintenance Technician - Bobby Simpson

ASE and CAT certified
Diploma from Foley-Belsaw in Service and Repair & Advanced Engine Repair
Jacobsen Merit Award
Member of IGCEMA and TETAC
Member of staff since 1997

See the Golf Shop section for information on our PGA Professionals

Kitchen Staff

Executive Chef - John D. Larson

Graduate of American Culinary Federation
Certified Executive Chef
Executive Board Member and former Treasurer of the Midlands Chapter of the ACF
Extensive work experience including Atlanta Athletic Club, Idle Hour Country Club, Athens Country Club and Spring Valley Country Club
Member of Staff since October of 1996

Sous Chef - Bennie Simpson

Dedicated employee of Columbia Country Club for 25 years

Service Staff

Clubhouse Manager - Sharon Everett

Experience with CCC Members and events for 5 years

Carolina Club Foundation 2008 Scholarship Recipient

Bar Manager - James Cunningham

Dedicated employee of Columbia Country Club for 45 years

Service Captain - Jackie Simpson

Dedicated employee of Columbia Country Club for 25 years