About Dennis

Dennis was born and raised in San Diego and grew up enjoying the beaches and the High Sierra. Cutting his teeth in the restaurant business working for his cousin is small town America, Dennis quickly learned he had a servant’s heart, and his passion was in the hospitality business. He moved from dishwasher, to server, to bartender and manager while attending college. As a General Manager, he quickly garnered a reputation for being “The Cleaner”, moving from concept to concept changing the culture and financial health of each restaurant. Dennis joined Invited as Food and Beverage Director for Oak Tree Country Club and was quickly recognized as one of the best in the field. The former CEO moved him to Dallas where he continued to do what he loved, Building Relationship and Enriching the lives of our members by creating memorable experiences. Dennis enjoys spending time with his members and bettering the lives of the employee teams.

About Paul

As Indian Wells Country Club's new Director of Golf, Paul joins our team with more than 12 years of experience and talents in golf management. As member of the PGA of America, Paul comes to us from the 36 hole facility across town, The Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort and Spa. Paul has been with Troon Golf Management for more than a decade and has served as the Head Golf Professional, Director of Instruction, Assistant General Manager and Director of Golf at properties in California, Las Vegas, and Colorado.Paul is highly focused on creating an exceptional golf experience that exceeds Member and Guest expectations by uniquely anticipating their needs and offering tremendous service. Paul has been recognized multiple times and awarded The Troon Rock Star Award for his team mentoring, leadership skills, as well as his first class Member/Guest relations.Paul was raised in Colorado and enjoyed playing golf with his Dad throughout the country, from the front range of Colorado, through So...

About Michael

Michael has been with Indian Wells CC since 1998.  He started out as the assistant Superintendent and on October 2008 was promoted to Superintendent.  Now he currently is the new Director of Golf Course Maintenance.  Michael moved to southern California in 1997 from Jacksonville Illinois. He received his associates degree in turf-grass from the College of the Desert in 1997.  He is married to Hilda who is the manager of Vickie's of Santa Fe.  Michael has three children Alexia, Jaden, and Landen who keep him busy when he is not at work.

About Michael

Chef Michael began his career at Agua Caliente Casino Rancho Mirage at the youthful age of 18 as a dishwasher putting himself through Culinary school. Over the course of seven years, his career progressed from dishwasher to cook, sous chef, and later Chef de Cuisine. He was the opening Chef for Agua Caliente’s 360 Sports Bar, and then Chef de Cuisine of The Steakhouse. Fall of 2019 Michael joined Invited at our sister property Mission Hills Country Club as their Executive Sous Chef.Michael most enjoys cooking with the season’s freshest ingredients and prides himself on paying attention to the details of each and every dish. He also enjoys staying up to date on culinary trends and experimenting with new flavors and ingredients.When Michael isn’t in the kitchen he most enjoys to watch baseball, play with his three beautiful daughters, Kaylee, Audrina, and Emery and spend time with his wife.

About Thomas

Thomas started his hospitality career in 2010 after returning from his oversees basketball career. Thomas is a local resident of the Coachella Valley and has a long history in the Food & Beverage arena. He has managed at local establishments such as Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort and Spa, Wyndam Worldmark, and the Hideaway Club. When Thomas is not at the Club, he enjoys playing with his 5-year-old son, anything fitness (especially basketball) and taking his cocker spaniel puppy, Joey, for walks. I'm sure you will meet Joey at an upcoming Yappy Hour. Thomas's motto is Positive Vibes, Positive Mind, Positive Outcome.

About Artie

Artie has a wealth of experience, with over 40 years in the golf world. After graduating from the University of California at Berkeley, he spent eight years in the army reserves, during which time, Artie began his professional playing career, competing first, to get his feet wet, in South Africa and  Europe for six months in 1971.  In 1972, Artie qualified for the PGA tour, and competed not only in the United States, but also in Australia, New Zealand, and South America, until a minor injury curtailed his playing career in 1984. His major accomplishments on the PGA tour were three Runner Up finishes, at the Andy Williams San Diego Open, the Magnolia Classic in Mississippi, and the Southern Open in Columbus Georgia.  In addition, he competed in seven U.S. Opens, one as an amateur, and six as a professional, two masters in 1979 and 1980, and in five PGA championships. He also finished in the top 15 in both the Masters, and the U.S. Open.Artie began his non-playing career as Director o...