A licensed commercial real estate agent and specialist in the purchase or sale of golf courses, country clubs, residential golf communities, resorts, and recreational properties. Buyers will appreciate retaining an experienced professional while working through the myriad of due diligence studies, staffing reviews, financial projections and transitional management.Sellers will benefit as we prepare your club for sale – we offer a comprehensive review of the property from the point of view of potential buyer … because we have been there ourselves. We identify areas in which ownership can adjust their offering to command highest possible valuation and in some cases we offer Interim Management to do what we like to call “Prepare to Sell”BROKERAGE, MANAGEMENT or CONSULTING - contact me today to discuss your real estate needs - specializing in golf and leisure properties ... 717.554.8519

Real Estate Auctioneer across various asset classes with niche towards special assets - golf courses, campgrounds, marinas and boutique hospitality through various auction settings, including live public outcry, online, sealed bid, reserved, and minimum bid. An effective and successful auction program ensures motivated Sellers connect with ready and willing Buyers to maximize the value received for their asset.** Pennsylvania Bonded

Co-Host of previously 3x - #1 rated Golf Radio show in America now solely on the digital platform. From its inception, Quiet Please Golf Podcast's unscripted / unrehearsed show features a panel of golf industry experts and guest co-hosts offering golfers with all the latest golf destination information, instruction, interesting golf stories and news from around professional and amateur golf, including interviews with the men and women shaping the golf world.

Founded Commonwealth Golf Group, a boutique golf management and consulting firm with an unblemished track record of providing practical, simple goal oriented and meaningful consulting advice and management services to private owners, elected board of directors and municipal clients.Select professional accomplishments are outlined below:

Built by successful real estate developers fifteen year’s prior, Eagle Ridge already enjoyed a highly regarded multimillion-dollar banquet / wedding catering operation when I became involved in the operation. However, changes in the market place, neglected course conditions and customer demographics resulted in the golf operations to under perform. Following a month long analysis of tee sheet booking practices, conducting focus groups, review of course conditions and rate evaluation - a course of action was presented to ownership. Changes to Eagle Ridge’s operating model and tee sheet management began in July 2014 followed by the removal of the golf course superintendent that fall. Over the next six months’ focus was given towards improving our on course product offering while aggressively marketing the quality of Eagle Ridge to new untouched northern markets, and enhancing our dynamic pricing strategies. The net result – in slightly more than 24 months revenue increase a remarkable $1,076,585 over the twelve-months period preceding the changes to the operation.

SUCCESS STORYA golf course with troubled agronomic practices, a clubhouse dog eared from differed maintenance and a membership roll to only 65 remaining members - meant this historic 100 year old Donald Ross designed masterpiece was on the brink of extinctionAs the manager, I moved quickly and decisively to stabilize the property. Immediate attention was given to improving golf course conditions, and new membership programs were created to capitalize on the rejuvenated interest in LuLu, all the while working continuously to improve the marketability of the Club. The net result ONLY 12 months later was membership levels had grown to 265, and net cash flow had risen from ($407,034) to a positive $180,094.

SUCCESS STORYProvided “hand’s on” management solutions to this historic private golf club in greater Philadelphia - Yardley Country Club. At commencement the club was losing an estimated $115,876, with a labor percentage equal to 58% of revenue and a membership roster that had dwindled to 209.Following the implementation of an aggressive membership campaign, the reallocation of expenses to provide more financial support to the golf course, and making the sometimes unpopular but objective decisions to control labor. Yardley in a mere 18 months was transformed into an active club of over 400 members and a golf course one could be proud to call home.

SUCCESS STORYDeveloped innovative pricing and promotional programs designed to build brand loyalty, produce results and optimize revenues. These marketing strategies and pricing methodology directing contributed to Commonwealth Golf Group increasing top line revenue by over $1,000,000 from July 2007 to December 2010 despite the global economic downturn.

SUCCESS STORYWhen retained Net Operating Income was nearly negative $100,000. Through proper tee sheet management and aggressive control of both labor as well as cost of goods sold. We were able to raise profits to a positive $225,000 in the first 12 months of operation.

Privately owned 36 hole facility producing almost 6 million annually in total gross revenue, split equally between golf and food & beverage, yet producing NO positive net operating income. ACCOMPLISHEDIncreased Net Operating Income / EBITDA by nearly a $1,000,000 in the first year, through the control and benchmarking of variables costs, the closure of an inefficient 58,000 square foot clubhouse, and the implementation of a yield management system that balanced driving business volume and the management of price to maximize profitability

Was contracted to provide management services to two separate shuttered Textron Financial Corporation REO portfolio properties.SUCCESS STORIESWas more than simply a caretaker for clients as we quickly stabilized the assets, mitigated risks and re-positioned the properties to drive profitability. This resulted in a swift work out and efficient disposition of each property at nearly $2 million dollars greater valuation.

Gotham Golf Partners was at one time one of the largest owner/operators of golf courses in the nation. My capacity entailed the supervision of all financial aspects of the golf courses; including the management of in excess of $9M in annual revenues across eight operations simultaneously while maintaining a net operating income margin of nearly 45%.Select Professional Achievements:Participation in over $50M of business acquisitions, cumulating with the coordination of the due diligence process (i.e. eco-demographic information, hydrological studies, environmental studies, purchasing of equipment and staffing). Experienced in the procurement and oversight of capital projects - including the purchase of equipment, clubhouse renovations as well as the $5,000,000 closure and redesign of Hawk Lake Golf Club.Coordination of company accounting department, including 3 accountants and 4 bookkeepers, for 27 golf properties. Audited club sales reporting, inventory and historical data for financial reporting to senior management and investors. Composed quarterly Board of Directors reports outlining current financial picture and growth trends. Authored 25 websites – each tailored towards the reinforcement of the “club brand”, image and feel. Effectively targeted core consumers through weekly e-mail blasts designed for specific market segments.Responsible for the adherence of all regulatory bodies including: environmental protection, OSHA, liquor control policies and health regulations Provided goals and direction to over 250 employees across eight separate locations.

Served as liaison between existing or perspective golf courses on the benefits of employing a PGA Golf Professional. Posted Monthly new bulletins of existing employment openings with the region and assisted PGA Golf Professionals in the preparation of their resumes.

Served as a Manager at three separate locations - Loch Ledge GC, Yorktown Heights, NY; Goose Creek GC, Leesburg, VA; Fairfax National GC, Centreville, VA