Our Team
Derron Deraney
General Manager
Serving since 2017
478-743-1495
About Derron
Derron, a Georgia native, graduated from Georgia State University and Johnson & Wales University with 30 plus years' experience in the hospitality industry. Over the years he has managed many private clubs, including exclusive equity and non-equity clubs throughout the Southeast. He is a trained culinarian with a passion for great food served with genuine hospitality.
Brittany Montgomery
Membership Director
Serving since 2016
478-508-2596
About Brittany
Brittany Montgomery, originally from North Atlanta, came to middle Georgia to attend GCSU and has never left! With a degree in Communication/Rhetoric and over 12 years’ experience in the Sales and Marketing industry, Brittany is looking forward to meeting and serving all of you. She is quite active in the Macon community, enjoying dancing, working out at the gym, attending church, and - most importantly - hanging out with her husband Jake and their 2 daughters Sutton and Lucy.
Kristen Williams
Member Experience Manager
Serving since 2018
478-743-1495 ext. 7200
About Kristen
Kristen Williams-Born and raised in Middle Georgia, a college graduate of Middle Georgia State & University in Social Services. Extensive background in customer service, with a passion for working with the community. Kristen has 2 wonderful boys and enjoys taking care of home and church. She began her career with Invited 2 years ago but started off working as a server in the grill off and on since 2002.
Lashaunda Washington
Food & Beverage Banquet Captain
Serving since 2003
478-743-1495 ext. 4
About Lashaunda
LaShaunda became a faithful employee of Healy Point Country Club in 2003(10 +years Invited employee partner). She became Banquet Captain in 2013. She also won the Nation Superstar Award in 2018.
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Cynthia Moran
Office Manager
Serving since 2016
Sandra Doyle
Sandra Doyle Food & Beverage & Membership Director Healy Point Country Club
Serving since 2017
478-743-1495 ext. 6
About Sandra
Sandra Doyle-originally from Louisville Kentucky. Moved to Macon Georgia in 1978. Started working for Invited in 1987. I have worked in several different departments and positions during my tenure. I have always loved meeting and serving our Members. Married to husband Michael. We have 4 children, 3 grandchildren, and our pet dog, Baxter.
Brett Rucker
Head of Golf Operations
Serving since 2015
478-743-1495 ext. 1
About Brett
A native of Byron, Georgia just 25 miles south of Macon. Graduate of the University of Georgia with a BA in History. Also played baseball for a couple of years at Shorter University. Outside of golf, an avid fan of Georgia football and Braves baseball. Self-proclaimed Bourbon aficionado. Believes that golf is a game for life and that everyone possesses the skills to play it. Prior to coming to Healy Point, he worked for Tommy Wood, PGA for 4 years at Waterford Golf Club in Bonaire, GA, and was the assistant to Derek Lafferty, PGA at River Forest for 5 years. Proud father to daughter Peyton and son Brandt.
Lubos Sobotka
Head Tennis Pro
Serving since 2020
About Lubos
Lubos Sobotka began playing tennis at the age of 4 and has received many awards as he climbed the ranks in the tennis world. Lubos graduated from the University of Arkansas in 2012 and in the fall of that year held the title of Student Assistant Coach. He is PTR certified and served as the Director of Junior Tennis at the Fayetteville Athletic Club in Fayetteville, Arkansas from 2013-2015. While employed by the John Drew Tennis Center in Macon, Sobotka was named the Director of the High-Performance Junior Academy, coaching many high-level junior players who have received athletic scholarships. Lobotka has been Healy Point Country Club’s Head Tennis Professional since 2020.
Derek Lafferty
Head Pro River Forest
Serving since 2016
478-974-0974 ext. 1
About Derek
Derek, a West Virginia native and a PGA member since 2010. He played college golf at The University of Akron and Marshall University where he finished studying Communications and Sociology. He was selected to the 1st Team All Mid-American Conference 1992 and continues to enjoy playing in tournaments with club members or individually in Georgia. The Georgia PGA Central Chapter awarded Derek the Golf Professional of the Year in 2018 and 2020. This award is determined annually to honor the working club professional whose total contributions best exemplify the complete PGA golf professional. Derek has over 20 years of experience and enjoys running the golf operations, mentoring staff, teaching our club members, and promoting the game of golf.
Chad Smith
Food & Beverage Director & Head Chef at River Forest
Serving since 2017
478-974-0974 ext. 4
About Chad
After attending the University of South Carolina and graduating from the Culinary Institute of Charleston, Chad moved to Forsyth, GA, in 2013. He joined the team at local hotspot Grits Cafe for 4 years, where he became Sous Chef. In March of 2017, he joined the team at River Forest as acting Head Chef and Food and Beverage Director. He also coordinates private events associated with this location.
Mark Merritt
Healy Point Country Club Executive Chef
Serving since 2021
About Mark
A native of Washington D.C. Chef Merritt received his culinary training at Johnson & Wales College, Charleston SC (1988) and an MBA in Hospitality Management at Johnson & Wales University in Providence RI (2015). His culinary preferences are grounded in American Italian fusion and he is an accomplished off-site catering chef.