Meet the team that keeps Poppy Ridge running smoothly.
Brett Armstrong
Chief Operating Officer, Poppy Holding Inc.
Team Member Since: 2019
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What I like about working in the golf/hospitality industry:
Being able to work with — and for — people that share my passion for growing the game of golf. There is no other sport that anyone, of any age, can play.
Brett Armstrong
Chief Operating Officer, Poppy Holding Inc.
What I like about working in the golf/hospitality industry:
Being able to work with — and for — people that share my passion for growing the game of golf. There is no other sport that anyone, of any age, can play.
Abby Crandall
Assistant General Manager
Team Member Since: 2018
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What I like about working in the golf/hospitality industry:
The hospitality industry allows me to have fun, unique, and personal experiences with each guest as we dream up their events and bring them to life.
Abby Crandall
Assistant General Manager
What I like about working in the golf/hospitality industry:
The hospitality industry allows me to have fun, unique, and personal experiences with each guest as we dream up their events and bring them to life.
Mike Copp
Head Golf Professional, PGA Class A Professional
Team Member Since: 2023
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What I like about working in the golf/hospitality industry:
I like working in the golf industry because I love golf, and every day I am surrounded by what I’m most passionate about. Work doesn’t feel like work!
Mike Copp
Head Golf Professional, PGA Class A Professional
What I like about working in the golf/hospitality industry:
I like working in the golf industry because I love golf, and every day I am surrounded by what I’m most passionate about. Work doesn’t feel like work!
Zak Dyer
Food & Beverage Manager
Team Member Since: 2026
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What I like about working in the golf/hospitality industry:
I enjoy working in the hospitality industry because it brings together my passion for food and people. After going to culinary school and developing a love for cooking, I found that I also enjoy managing and training teams while building genuine connections with customers and making their experience memorable.
Zak Dyer
Food & Beverage Manager
What I like about working in the golf/hospitality industry:
I enjoy working in the hospitality industry because it brings together my passion for food and people. After going to culinary school and developing a love for cooking, I found that I also enjoy managing and training teams while building genuine connections with customers and making their experience memorable.
Tiffani Lew
Event Sales & Operations Manager
Team Member Since: 2025
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What I like about working in the golf/hospitality industry:
I like working in the hospitality industry because I get to be a part of many different types of celebrations, utilizing my skill set to best service our NCGA members, and work alongside a supportive team.
Tiffani Lew
Event Sales & Operations Manager
What I like about working in the golf/hospitality industry:
I like working in the hospitality industry because I get to be a part of many different types of celebrations, utilizing my skill set to best service our NCGA members, and work alongside a supportive team.
Lazaro Garcia
Executive Chef
Team Member Since: 2013
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What I like about working in the golf/hospitality industry:
I'm surrounded by an inviting atmosphere with great people. I get to create memories everyday that will stay with customers for a lifetime.
Lazaro Garcia
Executive Chef
What I like about working in the golf/hospitality industry:
I'm surrounded by an inviting atmosphere with great people. I get to create memories everyday that will stay with customers for a lifetime.
Jeffrey Mason
Golf Course Superintendent
Team Member Since: 2014
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What I like about working in the golf/hospitality industry:
As an avid golfer myself, it gives me the ability to be on a golf course every day and watch the sunrise.
Jeffrey Mason
Golf Course Superintendent
What I like about working in the golf/hospitality industry:
As an avid golfer myself, it gives me the ability to be on a golf course every day and watch the sunrise.
Melissa Johnson
Accounting Manager
Team Member Since: 2001
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What I like about working in the golf/hospitality industry:
Being able to contribute to a company that creates a product that is satisfying to our customers' needs and wants.
Melissa Johnson
Accounting Manager
What I like about working in the golf/hospitality industry:
Being able to contribute to a company that creates a product that is satisfying to our customers' needs and wants.
Aimee Jackson
Senior Manager Marketing
Team Member Since: 2021
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My favorite golf memory: Week one of working at the NCGA, I eagled hole 7 at Poppy Hills. What a great way to start my new adventure!
Aimee Jackson
Senior Manager Marketing
My favorite golf memory: Week one of working at the NCGA, I eagled hole 7 at Poppy Hills. What a great way to start my new adventure!
Emily Van Buskirk
Assistant Marketing Manager
Team Member Since: 2023
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My favorite golf memory is recent - standing on the 18th green as we crowned the first ever U.S. Women's Open Champion at Pebble Beach, Allisen Corpuz.
Emily Van Buskirk
Assistant Marketing Manager
My favorite golf memory is recent - standing on the 18th green as we crowned the first ever U.S. Women's Open Champion at Pebble Beach, Allisen Corpuz.
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