WHERE PROCESS, INTEGRITY AND RESULTS INTERSECT
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GSI Executive Search Welcomes New Principals
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Matthew Wooldridge,
Principal / Search Consultant
Based in Scottsdale, Arizona, Matt possesses several years of senior management experience in the private club and hospitality industry. Most recently, he served as the Divisional/ Director/ Manager of the Sonoran Clubhouse at Desert Mountain Club in Scottsdale where he oversaw operations. Prior to that, he worked for the Bay Clubs (formerly Western Athletic Clubs) where he oversaw the largest tennis program in California’s Silicon Valley. Matt also served as Manager/Director for Lakeridge Tennis Club in Reno, Nevada.
With GSI Executive Search, Matt’s area of focus includes Palm Springs, California, San Diego, California, Arizona, Nevada and New Mexico. He also participates in and consults on executive searches for the firm throughout the United States.
Matt graduated from the University of California Irvine with a BS. in political science. He is a member of the Unites States Tennis Association (USTA) and the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA).
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Patrick Ferkany,
Principal / Search Consultant
Based in Dallas, Texas, Patrick has served as a General Manager and operator of high-end private country clubs for many years. He began his club management career at the Dallas Athletic Club in Dallas, Texas. Recruited to the General Manager position at Mountain Brook Club in Birmingham, Alabama, he worked with and served, amongst others, an ambassador, a Forbes list billionaire family, and several members who also belonged to Augusta National Golf Club. While there, he successfully positioned the club as a ‘Top 100 Platinum Club of America’ with a best in class Food & Beverage program. He also was instrumental in completing the restoration of the club’s 1920s Donald Ross-designed golf course.
With GSI Executive Search, Patrick’s focus includes placements in Texas, Oklahoma and the Southern states. He is also available to participate in and consult on executive searches for the firm throughout the United States.
During the course of his career, Patrick has personally recruited and placed critical personnel including Assistant Managers, Clubhouse Managers, Executive Chefs, CFOs, Membership Directors, Golf Professionals and Golf Course Superintendents. Having built a number of high-performing teams himself, with numerous assistants having moved on to General Manager positions in their own right, Patrick believes that people are the most important asset an operation can have.
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Ned Welc Shares Insights for Club Executives and Boards in Club + Resort Talks Podcast
GSI Executive Search Principal Ned Welc, CCM, CCE, was the featured guest in a recent Club + Resort Talks podcast. Throughout the
18-minute podcast
, Ned shares insights and advice for private clubs about the keys to hiring top talent, and he offers wisdom for executive and senior staff candidates who seek their next great opportunity.
Ned has been a General Manager of private clubs for 30 years and is one of the nation’s top private club search consultants. This podcast is essential listening if you’re looking to hire your next club leader, or if you’re a current or prospective job candidate. Tune in to the podcast and you’ll no doubt agree why private clubs and candidates turn to Ned for strategic guidance and spot-on, results-driven execution.
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GSI Executive Search Sponsors CMAA Illini Chapter Golf Outing
GSI is pleased to sponsor the CMAA Illini Chapter golf outing October 7 at Bloomington Country Club in Bloomington, Illinois.
Scott McNett, Senior Principal, will participate in the outing.
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Windstar Country Club on Naples Bay
Naples, Florida
Redlands Country Club
Redlands, California
Clear Creak Tahoe
Carson City, Nevada
Bayou Club of Houston
Houston, Texas
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The Country Club of Orlando
Orlando, Florida
Ekwanok Country Club
Manchester, Vermont
Beechmont Country Club
Cleveland, Ohio
North Carolina State University Club
Mid-Atlantic
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Single-Source Executive Placement Expertise
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For Spas, Assisted Living and HOA Community Association Sectors - Tap GSI’s Expertise
At GSI Executive Search, our search expertise extends across the private club and hospitality industry spectrum. You already know about our track record of success placing top professionals in private clubs and hospitality organizations throughout the U.S.—but did you know we also work with
spas, assisted living communities
and
HOA community associations
?
GSI maintains longstanding and productive relationships with many of these entities—we welcome the opportunity to share our experience with you and discuss your requirements.
GSI principals primarily responsible in each area are:
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Spa executive placements:
602-402-3070
HOA community association placements:
314-854-1321
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Assisted living executive placements:
512-663-5033
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If you are looking now or anticipate a future need to fill one of your key leadership positions, please contact GSI so we can provide a proposal, discuss our guarantee, and assist in consulting guidance.
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- General Manager/COO
- Assistant General Manager
- Community General Manager
- Chief Financial Officer
- Clubhouse Manager
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- Food & Beverage Director
- Executive Chef
- Director of Tennis
- Director of Golf
- Director of Membership & Marketing
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GSI identifies top leaders to present for highly specialized requirements and time-sensitive placements. In addition to core executive placement services,
additional services
include:
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- Post-Hire Consulting Services
- Coaching, Mentoring and Guiding the New Executive Leader
- One-Year Formal Review of the GM/COO
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- Club and Board Consulting Services
- One Vision One Voice
- The Master Planning Process
- Turning Trainers Into Great Teachers
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Contact us
today and begin the journey to finding your next club leader!
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Scott McNett
314-854-1321
Daniel J. Farrell, CCM
518-852-0986
Ned Welc, CCM, CCE
440-796-7922
Patrick Ferkany
512-663-5033
Matthew Wooldridge
602-402-3070
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Bob Jones
972-341-8133 Office
Jay Salem
972-341-8143 Office
214-533-5165 Cell
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About GSI Executive Search:
GSI Executive Search, an
Ethos Club & Leisure
Alliance company, is a full-service executive search firm serving the private club and hospitality industries throughout the U.S. The firm's hands-on, thorough, and results-oriented approach has led to successful placements for over 20 years with more than 500 client clubs/organizations and over 900 search assignments.
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