EXECUTIVE STAFF

Stuart's journey in golf spans over three decades, marked by unwavering dedication and remarkable achievements. From his early days as a promising junior golfer to his collegiate endeavors at UCLA, Stuart's passion for the sport has driven him to excel both on and off the course. Despite the challenges along the way, including his pursuit of a spot on the PGA Tour and his transition to golf instruction, Stuart's commitment to the game has remained steadfast. Today, he stands as a respected figure in the golfing community, recognized for his leadership, teaching prowess, and enduring impact on the sport. Explore Stuart's extraordinary story and discover the essence of his enduring love for golf.

Rob joined the Somersett team in 2019 with over 20 years of golf experience. Originally from Indiana, Rob moved to Tucson, AZ after graduating from Indiana University to begin his career in the golf business. While there he met his wife Jess and earned his PGA membership in 2006. In 2008, they moved to San Francisco to serve as Head Professional at The Presidio for almost 7 years. The Presidio was a great opportunity where he enjoyed building relationships and working to improve the facility each day. He then moved on to Head Professional at Bonita Bay Club, a private club in Naples, Florida then onto Jacksonville, Florida as the General Manager of Eagle Landing Golf Club. Rob and Jess were eager to get back to the west coast and settled in Reno in search of his next opportunity while Jess earned her graduate degree from UNR. Rob looks forward to the continued success of Somersett, growing the membership and continuing the great experience the Club has to offer.

Robert has been a Class A Golf Course Superintendent for 20 years. He has been the Superintendent at Somersett Golf & Country Club since it’s inception where he worked directly with the golf course designers at KBR Design overseeing construction and the responsiblity for grow-in and opening of all 27 holes. Robert also performed the grow-in of Arrowcreek Golf Course where he opened that course and was course superintendent of ArrowCreek’s 36 holes. Robert also was the Regional Superintendent for a major golf management company in Northern Nevada and Northern California. Other previous positions include Spyglass Hill, Newport Beach CC, and Palm Valley CC.

Bryan joins the Somersett team with almost four decades of experience in the golf industry in both public and private clubs. His career path has been steady and progressive, starting on a banquet set-up staff as part of a work study program in high school and has worked in almost all aspect of club operations. His most recent role was as General Manager/COO at Sequoyah Country Club in Oakland, CA. He has earned both the CCM (Certified Club Manager) and CCE (Certified Chief Executive) certifications through the Club Managers Association of America and has been a member of its Honor Society since 2013. Bryan is excited to join the Somersett team and feels blessed to have spent his entire career around the great game of golf and all that it offers.

Kevin has been a Nevada Resident for 40 years, both in Las Vegas and Reno. He comes with an array of knowledge in Gaming, Finance and Accounting. Kevin started his career with MGM International working his way up through Cage operations to Director of Cage/Credit and Collections. His resume includes Excalibur Hotel and Casino, Bellagio, Circus Circus, The Venetian and Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway. Kevin also branched out into the government non-profit sector as Director of Finance and Administration for Sierra Nevada Job Corps.

Hailey joined the team at Somersett Golf & Country Club in November of 2020. She began her career in administration in 2010 where she worked in the automotive industry working her way up from a receptionist to a service & warranty administrator, new and used car inventory specialist, title clerk assistant, and finally accounts payable and receivable spanning over the course of 7 years. In 2017 she found her true calling in the golf industry at Red Hawk Golf & Resort where she further evolved her experience in accounting, specializing in both accounts payable and receivable. Hailey holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Nevada, Reno. Her interests include traveling, spending time with her husband and two children, singing, and cooking.

Brittany (Brit) Parker is a highly skilled marketing and content creation professional with a broad experience base in digital marketing, content strategy, and social media management. With a Bachelor of Science in Marketing, Brittany has proven her ability to develop compelling content and effective strategies that connect with a wide range of audiences. Her expertise lies in transforming insights into impactful narratives, leveraging her creativity and analytical skills to ensure content not only engages but also achieves strategic objectives.

Nicole is a Certified Sommelier from the Court of Master Sommeliers and has more than 15 years in the Food and Beverage Industry. She comes from a Fine Dining background ranging from serving, bartending, and managing restaurants in Newport, Rhode Island, Ventura County, California, and Reno, Nevada. Since she has been back in the Reno area, the restaurants where she was the Lead Server, Bar Manager, and/or Floor Sommelier include Land Ocean, Smith & River, Ruth’s Chris, and Charlie Palmer’s.