WHAT I DOI manage organizations in an operationally and financially successful manner of leadership and maintain a keen focus on delivering an extraordinary experience for members and guests. What I’ve found most rewarding about managing organizations like these is bringing the team together to focus on the customer experience which delivers financial success to the organization naturally.CAREER HIGHLIGHTS2019 Inducted into PGA of America Hall of Fame with class of Davis Love III, Annika Sorenstam, Dave Marr III, Karsten Solheim and Shirley Spork.2017 Led Liberty National’s successful hosting of 2017 Presidents Cup.2016 Largest public speaking event: Ryder Cup Opening Ceremonies—35K attending and broadcast to 1B homes.2014—2016 Elected President, PGA of America, representing 28,000 members.2014 Co-Chaired Ryder Cup Task Force.2003—2013 Elected to serve on Malone Central School Board.WHAT I BRINGI have deep experience serving executive boards/committees and leading companies with 75—350 employees with revenues from $2.5M—$250M. I deliver transformative results for shareholders utilizing logical, innovative, and reliable strategies to achieve enterprise success. WHAT I EXCEL ATLeading, educating, motivating, and inspiring teams to believe in their abilities, take pride in their achievements, and reach beyond the obvious to achieve their potential. This is the most gratifying part of what I do. WHAT I VALUEHumilitySincerityIntegrityRespect for the heritage and traditions of golfMY PROUDEST MOMENTS Elected Secretary, PGA of America by my peers, surpassing 5 other candidates in the national election. Chosen to run Liberty National by PGA TOUR. Being hired by Malone Golf Club at 21 to run their business. This experience laid the foundation for the leader I am today.MY FORMULA FOR SUCCESSCommit to the people who execute your vision, take time to learn their unique value; show them you’re invested in their success, mentor and help them to develop the skills so they can reach the potential you see in them and they will consistently exceed expectations.PERSONAL INTERESTSTravel, cars, eating pizza and Ben & Jerry’s ice cream.
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Chief Executive OfficerPga Of AmericaFrisco, Tx, Us -
General Manager At Tpc SawgrassPga Tour Jan 2018 - PresentPonte Vedra Beach, Fl, UsHome of THE PLAYERS ChampionshipProvide operational leadership for one of the most complex operations in the world.Delivered transformative 31% increase in revenue and multi-million-dollar improvement in NOI since date of hire.Keen operational leadership, balancing member interests and industry trends with business objectives.Foster a culture of excellence and accountability while elevating the stature of the club and championship.Inspire staff to view our business through the lens of the customer from the first phone call to day of departure. Ignite employees’ passion for delivering world class service and making every experience extraordinary.“Best management team we ever had at TPC Sawgrass.” — SVP, PGA TOUR -
Honorary PresidentPga Of America Nov 2016 - Nov 2018Frisco, Texas, UsI had the honor serving a two-year term as the PGA of America's President, helping to lead the world's largest sports organization, comprised of 28,000 men & women golf professionals. I'll now serve on the PGA of America's Board of Directors as the Honorary President for 2 years.Previously served as President, Interim PGA President; PGA Vice President; and as PGA Secretary for two years. -
PresidentPga Of America Nov 2014 - Nov 2016Frisco, Texas, UsManaged CEO and 21-person Board of DirectorsEstablished and prioritized the mission to serve members and grow the gameRecognized for global leadership initiatives: Ryder Cup, PGA Championship, KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, and KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship. Helped secure largest media rights deal in PGA history, fortifying PGA’s future for years to come.Retired programs not core to mission; reallocated resources to areas of future growth, like PGA REACH and PGA Junior League.Positioned PGA as a leader in diversity and inclusion as an early proponent of putting the most qualified candidate in the right job.Re-branded, re-directed, and re-focused Ryder Cup and won 2 out of 3 Ryder Cups since executing the vision.Established Ryder Cup task force, sought the wisdom of players like Woods, Mickelson, Floyd, Fowler, Furyk, Lehman, and Stricker on how we could do better, then made changes that raised the bar for players, members, and guests. -
Managing DirectorLiberty National Golf Club Jan 2016 - Dec 2017Recruited by PGA TOUR to operate club for the founder of Reebok, USA to expand and secure its’ future, one of the most expensive clubs in the world, serving celebrities, athletes, and CEOs of Fortune 100 global companies.Shattered Previous Records of Financial and Operational PerformanceAdopted significant fiscal measures after careful analysis. Established reliable internal controls and elevated service standards.
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General ManagerMalone Golf Club Jan 1989 - Jan 2016Quadrupled revenue and returned company to profitability from near bankruptcy, an extraordinary success for members and guests.Earned trust of BOD and membership with frequent and reliable communication. Increased NOI to record levels that helped deliver capital improvements and amplified all service levels for the club.Earned key competitor status for the club; became a sought-after consultant for regional clubs wanting to learn how to improve their own operations to drive financial results.
Derek Sprague Education Details
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Jmu College Of BusinessMarketing
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