🏆 Employee of the Quarter – Q2 2026

Congratulations to all our valued employees who have been recognized as employee of the quarter! All recipients receive a $100 Visa Gift Card

North Central Region

Aberdeen, Burning Ridge, Colonial Charters, Long Bay and Myrtle Beach National

Aberdeen

Our employee of the quarter is Carl Margeson. Carl has been with us for a little over 2 years now after making the switch from being one of our members. He is a great asset to our team and is always willing to help out wherever is needed. Carl doubles as one of our cart attendants and a starter, which is perfect for his positive attitude as well as his knowledge of the course. His dedication to making Aberdeen a memorable experience for all definitely doesn’t go unnoticed! Thank you for all you do!

Burning Ridge

Joe Costa has been on the staff here at Burning Ridge for almost 3 years now. Joe has been an asset to our staff since he started. He is always willing to come in and cover anyone’s weekend shift making him a true team player. His attention to detail and his attitude goes above and beyond almost daily. He has recently taken it upon himself to complete several construction projects on the grounds here. We are truly grateful for his service.

Colonial Charters

Tom Hall from the Golf Shop is the Colonial Charters Employee of the Quarter. Tom has stepped up to help in the refreshing of our golf shop. He is always doing whatever needs to be done to help our customers here at Colonial Charters.

Long Bay

The Long Bay Club’s Employee of Quarter 2 is Paul Witkowski from our Outside Operations team. Paul is a key team member for us at Long Bay. He is a true team player who is always willing to pick up shifts, change shifts, and do whatever is needed to help out the team and make Long Bay better. He greets our guests with a warm smile and makes them feel welcome from the time they pull up to the bag drop. His experience and knowledge of the Long Bay Outside Operations system is a huge asset to newer employees. Thank you, Paul, for all that you do to make Long Bay great!

Myrtle Beach National

Maison Dare Parks is an outstanding choice for Employee of the Quarter because she consistently brings the perfect combination of professionalism, dedication, and positive energy to our golf course. She is hardworking, intelligent, and has a natural ability to connect with both guests and coworkers. Around here, we jokingly refer to her as our “personality hire,” but the truth is that her upbeat attitude and sense of humor create a welcoming atmosphere that enhances the experience for everyone.

Beyond her great personality, Maison is highly sales-driven and consistently goes above and beyond to promote our products and services while delivering exceptional customer service. She genuinely cares about her teammates, is always willing to lend a helping hand, and contributes to a positive, supportive work environment. Maison’s work ethic, enthusiasm, and commitment to our team make her a truly deserving recipient of Employee of the Quarter.

North Central Region

Pine Lakes, River Hills, Wild Wing and World Tour

Pine Lakes

It is my pleasure to announce Carter Poulsen as our Employee of the Quarter! Carter has consistently demonstrated what it means to be a valuable member of the Pine Lakes Country Club team. As one of the first people our members and guests see each day on the Bag Drop, he represents the club with professionalism, a positive attitude, and exceptional customer service. His reliability and willingness to help wherever needed make him someone we can always count on. Thank you for all that you do for us at Pine Lakes!

River Hills

Scott Festejo is an invaluable member of the River Hills Outside Services team and consistently demonstrates the professionalism and dedication that contribute to an exceptional guest experience. His versatility allows him to seamlessly fill any role within the department, and he approaches every assignment with a positive attitude, a willingness to help, and a genuine smile.

Scott’s outstanding player service skills set him apart. He takes pride in ensuring that every guest feels welcomed, valued, and well taken care of from the moment they arrive until they leave the property. His friendly demeanor, attention to detail, and commitment to customer satisfaction consistently reflect the high standards we strive to uphold at River Hills.

Scott’s positive influence on both our staff and our guests makes him an essential part of our operation. We greatly appreciate his continued hard work, dedication, and commitment to providing first-class service, and we are fortunate to have him as a member of the River Hills team.

Wild Wing

“Wild Wing’s employee of the quarter is assistant superintendent Stevie Warren. Stevie is an extremely valuable member of our team, and his hard work and dedication to Wild Wing certainly doesn’t go unnoticed. He is a go to employee, that goes above and beyond to ensure Wild Wing is always in the best condition. Thank you for all you do!”

World Tour

Donnie is the ultimate “team player” willing to pick up shifts to help out the team at any time. He consistently will go out of his way to help others in different departments when they need it. His attitude and customer service is second to none, as we get constant accreditations from guests as to how nice and helpful Donnie was while they were out playing World Tour. For this and many other reasons, we are proud to recognize Donnie Craig as our Employee of the Quarter!

South Central Region

Founders, Grande Dunes, Litchfield and Myrtlewood

Founders Club

Doug Thomas has been selected as Founders Club Employee of the Quarter for Q2. Doug has been with Founders Club since March of 2020. He took a brief leave for 8 months in 2024 but returned in October 2024, and we are so pleased he did. He is one of our US Veterans and is very proud of his service to our country. Doug is our irrigation tech but is always helping in other areas of the golf course; irrigation, plumbing, painting, light construction, and any other thing he is asked to do, Doug is always willing to help where he is needed and does it professionally and with pride. He and his wife Linda, enjoy playing golf and spending time with their grandchildren. We are so blessed to have Doug as part of our team.

Grande Dunes

John Weeks has been a valuable member of our golf course maintenance team here at Grande Dunes. He consistently demonstrates a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and commitment to excellence. As Assistant Golf Course Superintendent John plays an important role in helping maintain the high standards and playing conditions our guests expect. Thank you John for all your hard work and dedication.

Litchfield

After working for years in the golf industry, Bill Maine moved to the grand strand and joined FGI as a golf shop assistant at Litchfield Country Club. Since joining the team he has shown an outstanding sense of humor, and a dedication to providing great experiences to everyone around him. His background as a retail store owner and experience at a car dealership have given him the ability to sell and upsell to everyone who comes into the shop. We appreciate Bill and all of the value that he brings to the LCC team.

Myrtlewood

Davis Guyton is an integral part of our professional staff and consistently goes above and beyond to support Myrtlewood in every way he can. His dedication, positive attitude, and willingness to help wherever needed make him an invaluable member of our team.

Davis sets an outstanding example of what it means to be a professional staff member. He leads by example through his strong work ethic, professionalism, and commitment to excellence. His efforts and contributions do not go unnoticed and are greatly appreciated by both his coworkers and management.

South Central Region

Pawleys Plantation, River Club, TPC, Tradition and Willbrook

Pawleys Plantation

Jay Long was nominated for employee of the quarter from Pawleys Plantation. Jay does and outstanding job for us on a daily basis whether it is working on shared equipment, the beverage cart, or just simple routine maintenance on our facilities equipment. He has also been a huge help to other mechanics within FGI in my time within the company. Thank you for your hard work, Jay.

River Club

The employee of the Quarter for the River Club is Frank Medera. Frank has been here for just over a year. Frank and his wife relocated to Pawleys Island from New Jersey, where he had his own irrigation company, Frank has been a big help with our Course. He is a good machine operator and does a very through job of setting up and performing the rest of our normal tasks. Frank is always willing to run new machines and take on any job that is new to him. Frank gets along with everyone very well and is a great team member. Frank enjoys time with his family, the New York Jets and bird watching. Frank is an asset to the River Club.

TPC

Jason has been with the company since February 2018. He started on the grounds crew and quickly advanced to irrigation technician due to his strong technical knowledge and eagerness to learn. After spending a few years with the construction crew, he returned to our team as second assistant.

Jason is incredibly versatile there is very little he can’t fix. Whether its troubleshooting lightning damage to a satellite box (something we’ve delt with several times this year), repairing drainage issues, or addressing sinkholes, he handles it all with skill and confidence. He has also volunteered on multiple occasions to inspect the golf course and turn off heads after hours following lightning storms. Jason is always willing to help his teammates whenever they have questions. Thank you for your outstanding contributions, Keep up the good work.

Tradition

I am pleased to nominate Sue VonLeer for Employee of the Quarter for Q2 in recognition of her outstanding dedication, professionalism, and positive impact on Tradition Golf Club. She is the 1st person to want to help fill in a shift or help with an event or tournament. One of Sue’s greatest strengths is her positive attitude. She does everything with a smile and creates a welcoming environment for both our members and guests. No matter how busy the day gets, she remains friendly, professional, and willing to help wherever she is needed.

Willbrook

Jonathan “John-John” Kelly has been working in the maintenance department for over 10 years. Kenny Giles our Superintendent can always rely on John-John to help out with any special projects or needs. The entire staff at Willbrook thanks him for his dedication in making Willbrook the special place that it is.

Corporate

Maria Dismuke has been a valued member of FGI while being a part of our company for just over a year, and during that time she has consistently demonstrated an exceptional level of dedication, commitment, and professionalism. Her work ethic is truly unparalleled, and her eagerness to support both her team and the employees throughout her region is evident in everything she does. Maria approaches every challenge with a “never stop” attitude, often going above and beyond by working outside of normal business hours to ensure needs are met and goals are achieved. Her passion for the company, commitment to her region, and genuine desire to help others make a lasting impact every day.

Maria’s positive influence, tireless efforts, and unwavering dedication make her highly deserving of this Employee of the Quarter recognition. Congratulations, Maria, and thank you for all that you do!

Congratulations to all our Employees of the Second Quarter of 2026!

We appreciate you and thank you for all you do; keep up the great work!