Meet Our Team

A West Virginia native, Jason grew up in Peterstown, a small town in Monroe County. He graduated from West Virginia University with a B.S. in Civil Engineering and is a licensed professional engineer in the states of West Virginia and Virginia. Prior to joining the team at The Greenbrier Sporting Club Jason was Director of Engineering at The Homestead Resort for eight years and prior to that was Director of Engineering and Planning for eight years for Intrawest at Snowshoe Mountain Resort. During his time at Snowshoe he oversaw the construction of four condo hotels, new ski lifts, slope expansion and the construction of the 40 acre Shavers Lake. During that time he was recognized as one of West Virginia’s Top 40 Executives Under 40 by The State Journal. He currently sits on the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) Environmental Board and American Standards B77 Ropeways Committee. Outside of work, Jason is an avid golfer and skier and enjoys really anything outdoors.

Marsha, a lifelong Greenbrier County resident, began her career at The Greenbrier Resort in 2001 as a Housekeeping Supervisor. After six years of gaining in-depth knowledge of the resort, she joined The Sporting Club in 2007. In her role, she serves as a key communicator, both internally and with members, managing the Member Services team, Membership Office, and the Young Explorers Children's program. Marsha also coordinates events, creates digital and print promotions, oversees the members’ website, and develops the monthly newsletter. Outside of work, she enjoys road trips, camping in her travel trailer, hiking, chasing waterfalls, and reading. She is a proud mother to two adult children and a grandmother to Ellie, born in 2024. Marsha and her husband, John, share their home with her teenage stepdaughter, Maddie, two golden retrievers and four ginger kitties.

Ruthie is a native of Greenbrier County and the proud mother of three adult children, Stephanie, Seth, & Sydnee. She enjoys making people happy, caring for others, and spending time with family, friends and pets. She is also passionate about flower gardening. Ruthie began her career in banking, and later joined her father in running the family moving and storage business. She eventually owned and operated the family business until 2006, when she took time to care for her mother. During that same period, she purchased the apple dumpling concession stand which she operates annually at The State Fair of West Virginia, and thus began her career in hospitality. She joined The Greenbrier Sporting Club in July 2011 as a shuttle driver and, shortly thereafter, became a member of the Concierge team. In 2023, she assumed her current position overseeing the Membership Office. With her bubbly personality and can-do attitude, she manages the Concierge Team & Welcome Center Greeters.

Justin accepted his position at The Sporting Club in January of 2016. He is certainly a tried and true member of The Greenbrier family having worked as Assistant Golf Professional at The Greenbrier following his graduation from Concord University. Later he moved to Head Instructor of the Jim Jamieson Golf School at The Resort at Glade Springs. Within three years, he was promoted to Head Professional and, soon thereafter, to PGA Director of Golf at Glade Springs. Justin has great experience in all aspects of the golf industry and is passionate about the game. Outside of work, Justin’s passions are hunting, fishing, spending time outdoors…and of course, golf! Justin feels extremely lucky to be blessed with his two children Tyler, and Raelyn and they enjoy their time together with sports and fun trips.

Matt grew up in Westerville, Ohio before moving to West Virginia to play golf for Marshall University. After graduating in 2021, he moved to Seattle, Washington with his partner, Hannah, & began his career in golf. While working at Sand Point Country Club, Matt learned the golf profession & directed their junior golf program. After two years in the Pacific Northwest, life brought Matt & Hannah back to her hometown of White Sulphur Springs where he joined The Sporting Club team in 2023! Since, he is involved in every aspect of the golf operation, with a focus on golf events. Matt continues to play competitively & enjoys playing with his century-old hickory clubs! He has a strong passion for all aspects of the game, especially its history. In his free time, Matt coaches at the First Tee of Lewisburg, reads about golf course architecture, & spends time with his friends! Matt is eager to share his thoughts on golf with the members & guests of The Greenbrier Sporting Club!

Cole brings a strong blend of competitive golf experience, teaching passion, and a true love for the game. Raised in Spencer, WV, Cole discovered golf early, spending evenings at the local 9-hole course with his family. He went on to play collegiate golf at Marshall University and began his professional career at Guyan Golf & Country Club as an Assistant Teaching Professional. Most recently, he served as the 1st Assistant at Glade Springs before joining The Greenbrier Sporting Club. Cole continues to compete and is passionate about helping players of all skill levels improve and enjoy the game. Whether you're working on your swing or just swapping fishing stories, Cole is someone you'll enjoy getting to know both on and off the course.

Carrington, a West Virginia native, was born and raised in Caldwell, West Virginia. During his high school years, Carrington worked in Golf Maintenance on The Snead Course. He enjoyed the job so much that he decided to study Golf and Sports Turf Management at Horry-Georgetown Technical School in Conway, SC. With the completion of his degree he returned to the Greenbrier Valley and pursued his passion for turf care management at The Greenbrier Resort where he spent ten years caring for The Meadows Course and the football fields at The Greenbrier. When not tending to The Snead, Carrington can be found at the shooting range or visiting historical destinations and abandoned towns.

Jamie was born and raised in Lewisburg. After graduating from massage school in 2001, she started her career at The Greenbrier Spa. Ready to try new things, she moved to Colorado to work at a small day spa in Vail. During this venture, Jamie became accustomed to new techniques geared towards athletes. Eager to learn a more in-depth approach to athletes & injury, she returned to WV to study Physical Therapy. In 2008 she began her career as a Physical Therapist Assistant gaining knowledge in multiple healthcare settings. She then opened her own business working in conjunction with local Doctors providing medical massage. A move out of state rerouted her career to Rehab Management. Jamie has always had a love for hands-on work and helping others to function better while feeling healthier. With her extensive background in massage & physical therapy, she is excited to apply these skills to assisting members with Wellness at The Club. Jamie resides with her family in Lewisburg, WV.

Dawn grew up riding horses on her family’s farm in Smoot, West Virginia, and is an avid trail rider. She joined The Sporting Club in 2004 as the Equestrian Center Stable Assistant, but quickly became an integral member of the Equestrian Center team and was promoted to Assistant Equestrian Manager in 2009. During her time with The Club, Dawn has bred and raised Labrador Retrievers and Australian Cattle Dogs, bringing them to work and sharing their development with our members and guests. A lover of all animals, she has also been involved in horse rescue, and has fostered a pig, a herd of goats, numerous cows, and a litter of kittens. Dawn lives in Frankford with her partner, Jeremy, and their menagerie of creatures - three horses, two dogs and four cats.

Jennifer was born and raised in Lewisburg, West Virginia, and joined The Sporting Club in 2008 as a Server Assistant. Over the years, she has held several roles including Server, Bartender, Assistant Supervisor, Summit Dining Manager, and Dining Services Manager at The Lodge. Jennifer enjoys the fast-paced nature of the food and beverage industry and takes pride in creating a warm, welcoming experience for members, their families, and guests. She lives in White Sulphur Springs with her daughter, Irie, and their dogs and cats. In her free time, she loves spending time outdoors with her family.

Monte, a lifelong resident of Covington, Virginia, joined The Sporting Club team in June of 2013, working her first season as a Server at The Summit. Before coming to The Club, however, she worked for 15 years at Western Sizzlin’ in a myriad of positions before becoming Assistant Manager. She attended Dabney S. Lancaster Community College for a while, taking general studies, but later switched to Liberty University to study business management in healthcare services. Over time, however, she realized that her heart was leading her back to the hospitality industry. When she came to us, then, it was with a passion for customer service and taking care of people and, as a result, in 2017 she was promoted to Lead Server then to Assistant Manager of Dining Services, Events Manager, and most currently Summit Dining Manager. She truly enjoys her role here at The Club and it shows, as you often find her immersed in various tasks at both The Lodge and Summit.

Sarah, born and raised in White Sulphur Springs, WV, joined The Sporting Club as a seasonal employee in 2018 while attending West Virginia University. She quickly fell in love with the vibrant atmosphere and returned as a full-time team member after graduating. Eager to learn and grow, Sarah has served in many roles within the Food & Beverage Department—from the Beverage Cart to the bar, and supervising The Lodge Pool Café. She finds joy in caring for Members and their families and working alongside her amazing coworkers. Most recently promoted to Dining Manager in the summer of 2025, she is thrilled to continue expanding her skills and contributing to the Club. Outside of work, Sarah enjoys singing in her local choir, performing at the Greenbrier Valley Theatre, and biking through her hometown.

A proud West Virginia native, Jennifer grew up in Greenbrier County and is a graduate of Bluefield State College and Dabney S. Lancaster College with a focus in Hospitality Management and Recreation. Her passion for guest service has driven a distinguished career in hospitality. She began at The Greenbrier in 1997 in Accounting, then spent 13 years at The Homestead in roles spanning Reservations, Activities, Front of House, Conference Services, and as Director of Weddings. In 2015, she returned to The Greenbrier as an Event Services Manager, planning major events. Most recently, she helped transform White Sulphur Springs High School into an inclusive boutique hotel with The Disability Opportunity Fund, opening in 2022. Now Director of Events at The Greenbrier Sporting Club, she brings experience and enthusiasm to every event. Jennifer lives in White Sulphur Springs, is a mother of three, a “GiGi” to two granddaughters, and is active in the Kiwanis Club, City Council, and her church.

Jared began his culinary career at age 19, working in restaurants in South Florida. As his passion for food blossomed, he became more interested in cooking as a career. Returning home to the Greenbrier Valley he apprenticed at The Greenbrier Resort under a master chef before making the move to The Greenbrier Sporting Club as Garde Manger but was quickly promoted to Line Cook, then Chef de Partie in 2015, Summit Sous Chef in 2016 & Summit Chef de Cuisine in 2017. With that experience, he accepted an opportunity as Executive Chef at a fine dining establishment in Lewisburg, where he spent two years before returning to The Club in December 2022 as Executive Chef. Jared is one of 9 Chefs in the WV Chef Ambassador Program, an initiative created by the Department of Tourism designed to promote local Appalachian cuisine through educational training and seminars. Jared looks forward to building on what is already a legendary Food and Beverage program at The Club.

Kennedy, a Johnson & Wales University graduate, developed her culinary expertise at The Homestead Resort and The Ballantyne Hotel in Charlotte, North Carolina, where she honed her creativity and dedication to hospitality. Her career includes bakery and pastry roles in Blacksburg, Virginia, and Hinton, West Virginia, before returning home to open Tootsie’s Place in White Sulphur Springs, earning acclaim for thoughtful desserts and community engagement. Now joining The Greenbrier Sporting Club, Kennedy brings her exceptional baking talents to members with pastries, cookies, desserts, and custom cakes, all crafted with care and joy. Passionate about mentoring, collaboration, and community, she believes the best moments happen around shared tables, good conversation, and something sweet. Outside the kitchen, she enjoys family, friends, her puppies, coffee, and a good book.

Growing up in Easton, Maryland, Karsen uncovered his culinary passion at an early age. At 19, he moved to Greenbrier County and started his culinary career here at The Greenbrier Sporting Club as the Pool Cafe Cook. Soon after, he would begin to learn all of the stations in the kitchen. Seeking an opportunity to expand his knowledge of the craft, Karsen found his stride while working as Sous Chef at a local bistro in Lewisburg. His contributions to the culinary team helped earn the award of Best Restaurant: West Virginia two years in a row (2021 & 2022). There he learned to utilize produce from local farms and craft food to the highest standards. In late 2022, he was ready to bring his knowledge and classical training back home to The GSC family. With aspirations to showcase regional ingredients and techniques, Chef Karsen takes great pride in his food and beverage family and the memories created by The Greenbrier Sporting Club team.

Kris’ love for food & hospitality came at a very young age. Some of his fondest memories were in the kitchen helping his abuela prepare Puerto Rican staples or watching his uncles man the fire at his family’s annual pig roast. Noticing his interest in cooking, his father enrolled him in Kensington Culinary Arts Highschool in Philadelphia PA where he began learning about America’s regional cuisines which only furthered his curiosity. Over 15 years ago Kris’ culinary career started as a porter in a fine dining restaurant in Lewisburg WV and the rest, as they say, was history. Over the years he has had the pleasure of working under some of the best chefs in Greenbrier County WV, Hot Springs VA, and Charlotte NC. After graduating from Johnson & Wales with a bachelors in culinary & food service management Kris & his wife moved back to West Virginia to raise their daughter. When Kris isn’t working he loves to bake, barbeque, spend time with family & play disc golf.

Chef Antonio grew up in Farmington, West Virginia in a large Italian American family. Watching his aunts and grandmother working in the kitchen inspired a passion for cuisine at a young age. Antonio started his career at Muriale’s Italian Kitchen at eighteen years old as a dishwasher. After being promoted to line cook and discovering a love for the professional kitchen environment, he would attend Pierpont Culinary Academy. At a recruiting event at school he was introduced to chefs from The Greenbrier Sporting Club. In 2020 Antonio began his culinary career as an intern at The Summit. He would continue to work his way up the culinary ranks over the next four years. In 2023, he took a short hiatus to pursue opportunities in his hometown. In fall of 2024 Antonio ventured back to the Greenbrier Valley, and The Sporting Club, to take on the role of Sous Chef.

Linda is a lifelong resident of White Sulphur Springs, WV. She began her professional career in banking, holding many positions; including that of Loan Officer, later as an Office Manager in real estate, and Legal Assistant to an attorney. In all, Linda has over 39 years of experience in the fields of finance and real estate, as well as being a licensed realtor. Having joined The GSC in 2001, she has been a part of the team almost since its inception, and has seen The Club and community develop from vision to completion. Linda works closely with the sales staff and oversees the legal aspects of the purchase and sale process, the submission and construction process for the Architectural Review Board (ARB), and is historian and caretaker of the development records. Linda enjoys working in her yard and traveling to new destinations.

Dennis is a native of Greenbrier County, West Virginia, and joined The Sporting Club in March 2007, as Community Association Superintendent. Dennis works to ensure the Community Association common areas and facilities are maintained according to functional and appearance standards and oversees The Sporting Club grounds, assuring that everything is maintained to the highest standards. Prior to joining The Club, Dennis worked as a project coordinator, and one of those projects was the initial construction of The Sporting Club Lodge. When not on property, he enjoys spending time on the family farm in Asbury.

Hayes Beard grew up in Atlanta and attended Lovett and the University of Georgia. Having majored in Forestry with an emphasis on Timber Management, his love for the outdoors led him from a career cruising the pine stands of Georgia to the homesites of some of the finest communities in the world. Hayes has over two decades of experience working in luxury resort communities, including Temenos Anguilla and Cap Juluca. For 19 years, Hayes has been instrumental in the success of The Greenbrier Sporting Club, having helped hundreds of families sell or purchase property in our community. In his spare time, you can find him with his wife, Kelley, and two boys, enjoying one of many family-friendly activities offered at the resort or The Greenbrier Sporting Club.

Ben Gesner was born and raised in Greenbrier County, and attended West Virginia University. He has worked for The Sporting Club for over five years, but came to work for the real estate team in January 2017. In his free time, he enjoys hunting, floating the Greenbrier River, and cooking. As a listing specialist, Ben works closely with sellers, marketing, and our sales team to ensure the available property information is current, complete, and communicated to all parties timely.

Born and raised just south of Columbus, Ohio, Grant Sherman is a graduate of Ohio University with a degree in Finance (2025). Before joining The Greenbrier Sporting Club, he gained valuable experience through a Sales and Marketing internship with Kubota Tractor Corporation, a global leader in agricultural and construction equipment. At the Club, Grant brings a strong foundation in finance and a passion for building relationships. He’s excited to support the sales and marketing team by applying the skills he developed both academically and professionally. In his free time, Grant enjoys golfing, staying active, and cooking.

Ralph is a native of West Virginia, having been born and raised in Ronceverte. Ralph joined The Sporting Club management team in April 2007. Having owned and operated Taylor’s Appliance Service since 1983, Ralph has serviced everything from household appliances to commercial refrigeration, making him a natural fit for The Club’s Maintenance Department. He is a licensed contractor in the State of West Virginia and a certified pool and spa operator. As Maintenance Manager, Ralph leads The Club’s maintenance team and is charged with ensuring that all facilities are maintained to the highest standards. When not at The Club, Ralph loves spending time with his wife Becky and hunting and fishing in the mountains of West Virginia and Colorado. Together, he and Becky love spoiling their miniature Australian Shepherd, Bailey.

Mike is a native of West Virginia and joined The Sporting Club Maintenance team in 2012. His unique background in Aircraft Maintenance with the U.S. Air Force provided the perfect foundation for his role of coordinating a team that provides all aspects of maintenance, including swimming pools and tennis courts. In late 2023, Mike accepted the position of Facilities Manager, which added the responsibility of overseeing all housekeeping operations to his repertoire. Prior to coming to The Club, Mike worked for a diverse range of organizations, including Greenbrier Outfitters, as well as John’s Island Club in Vero Beach and Gasparilla Inn & Club in Boca Grande, Florida. When not at The Club, Mike enjoys spending time with his wife, Shannon, and is passionate about the outdoors, enjoying all the recreational opportunities West Virginia has to offer. Mike also holds the rather unique distinction of being a licensed Master Falconer.