About Cale

Cale was appointed Director of Food and Beverage for Knollwood Country Club in February of 2020. Cale comes to Knollwood with tenured background in Catering and Restaurant Operations Management. Before joining the leadership team at Knollwood, Cale worked in a leadership role with Darden Restaurants overseeing Corporate Training of New Restaurant Openings as a Managing Partner. Cale was involved in the opening of 17 LongHorn Steakhouse locations spanning from Bismarck North Dakota to Decatur Alabama over 14 years of service.Cale and his wife Nicole have settled into the community and plan to grow with in both Knollwood, and Michiana, as they look to start a family. When Cale is not at the Club, he enjoys golfing and attending sporting events. In his down time, he enjoys completing his never-ending honey do list, obsessing over his landscaping and grilling no matter the weather. Cale is excited to be of service for all the Members here at Knollwood.

About Bailey

Bailey was appointed Member Relations Director of Knollwood Country Club in July of 2020. Before coming to Knollwood, Bailey had worked at multiple clubs in south west Florida doing everything from merchandising, event planning, and member relations. Bailey holds a degree from the University of Georgia in Fashion Merchandising and Product Development.  Bailey is originally from Athens, Georgia and has moved to Granger with her boyfriend and two fur babies, Bentlee and KitKat. When Bailey is not at the club she enjoys running, trying new restaurants and cheering on the Dawgs on football Saturdays! Bailey is looking forward to getting to know the members at Knollwood and assisting where she can.

About Shawnte

Welcome Shawnte Jackson to our leadership team as your new Executive Chef. Shawnte brings passion in leadership, high standards of excellence, and a sweet tooth that translates to the pastries and desserts at your table! He will be out and about soon in the dining room and is excited to be part of the Knollwood family. His background includes an Associates Degree in Culinary Arts. He has been in the restaurant industry for over 20 years with the last 15 years as part of Darden Restaurant Group training corporate Chefs in New Restaurant Openings and dining room Operations Manager. In his spare time, Shawnte likes to decorate cakes, play basketball and most importantly spend time with my family.  

About Olivia

Olivia joined Knollwood County Club in April 2021 as the Private Events Director. Olivia comes to the Club with nearly 9 years of experience in the event planning industry. Prior to joining Knollwood, Olivia was a long-time employee at Press Ganey Associates, LLC. She had many different roles in her many years with them before finding her calling in event planning as their Sr. Marketing and Events Coordinator. She and her husband DJ have 2 wonderful children, Jocelyn who’s currently a Junior at Penn High School and Dontae who’s currently in 3rd Grade at Elm Road Elementary. Recently, they expanded their family by 4 paws, welcoming their Goldendoodle Shadow to the home. When Olivia isn’t planning the next event at the Club, you could probably find her cooking and entertaining for family and friends at her home. Olivia loves to travel, trying new restaurants to dine at, exercising and relaxing when there is downtime. Olivia is excited to be part of the Knollwood family.

About Jon

Jonathon Oppenheim comes to the Club with a wealth of knowledge in Golf Course Maintenance. Jon has over 14 years worth of experience at several golf courses throughout the Michiana region: Morris Park Country Club, South Bend Country Club and most recently Juday Creek as their Golf Course Superintendent. Jon was born and raised in the South Bend area. He attended Saint Joseph’s High School and Holy Cross College. He has a degree in Golf Course Turf Management from Rutgers University. When Jon is not at Knollwood he loves spending quality time with his wife Samantha and his dogs Bentley and Lewis. This fall Jon and Samantha are expecting their first child!! IT'S A GIRL!! He enjoys watching Notre Dame football, Chicago Bears and anything golf related. Jon has a passion for the game of golf and this is what ultimately brought him to where he is today!! Jon is extremely honored to have the opportunity to become part of the Knollwood Country Club family!! 

About Wayne

Wayne has been involved in Golf Course Operations for over 40 years having worked at four different courses during that time. He began at Wyndwicke Country Club in St Joseph, MI while in high school and eventually become the superintendent there. From there he moved to Indian Lake Golf Hills in Eau Claire MI where he was the superintendent and was instrumental in building the final nine holes of this course making it a 27- hole course. From there he went to The Oaks in St Joseph MI as a superintendent making that course one of the premier golf courses in the area. Following that he came to Knollwood Country Club and has been the Assistant Golf Course Superintendent for 18 years working side by side of the Superintendent taking care of day to day operations to maintain this course.Wayne has been married to his wife Jan for 33 years and resides in Benton Harbor MI with her and their dog Rocky, his best pal. They have one daughter, Anita and a son-in law Tanner who live in Dowagiac.

About Lindsay

Lindsay grew up as a member of Knollwood and has worked at Knollwood for 20 years. She has been a Lifeguard, Pool Operator, Swim Instructor, Swim Coach, Banquet, and Restaurant Server. She recently accepted a position at the office and now helps with Knollwood's Special Projects.Lindsay graduated from Ball State University in 2005 with degrees in Communication and Marketing, where she played College Soccer. Lindsay met her husband Nathan at Knollwood, and they are parents to four beautiful daughters: Colette, Gretta, Mabelle, and Scarlett.

About Stephanie

Stephanie was born in Mishawaka and has spent the last 22 years in Granger. She attended Indiana University and received a degree in Office Management and Dental Assisting. Stephanie was a stay at home Mom for 15 years and then went back to work in Sales with Nabisco, Kelloggs, and then with Redbox before starting at Knollwood in 2019 as the Assistant Membership Director. When not working, she enjoys spending her time with her children. Stephanie is very excited about the future of the Club and working with all the Current and New Members.