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Membership
Please welcome the following new members to the McConnell Golf Family at the Country Club of Asheville:
REV. CAHILL THE DANIELS FAMILY THE DONOHOS
THE EASTWOODS THE FISHERS
Reverend Pat Cahill Resident Full Golf. Since 2011, Father Pat has served as the Pastor of St. Eugene Catholic Church and Administrator of Asheville Catholic School. He is looking forward to playing golf and being a more visible and established member of our community. Other interests include dining, exercising, and hiking. We would like to thank Todd and Rita Wilson for their sponsorship.
Walter and Dr. Sheneen Daniels, Sport. Walter is an Attorney and Owner of Daniels Law Firm. Sheneen is a Neuropsychologist and Owner of CReATE and also works with UNC Hospitals. They have two children; son Ford age 12, and daughter Elise age 9. They are past members of Grove Park. The Daniels are excited about the tennis, pool, kid’s activities, and social. Other interests include paddle boarding, camping, mountain biking, hiking, and enjoying all the outdoor activities of the region. Community/charity: Open Doors and WildSouth. We would like to thank Scott Carter for his sponsorship.
David and Carol Donoho, Resident Full Golf. The Donoho’s are former members of Buckhorn Springs Golf Club in Tampa Florida. They are looking forward to spending their approaching retirement years between Asheville and St George Island Florida. Their shared interests (Dave is the golfer, Carol the poolside lounger) include dining out, snow skiing, and any time spent with their children and grandchildren. Their daughter, Alison Dohn, and her family live in Asheville and are new club members as well.
Brad and Ellen Eastwood, Resident Full Golf. Brad will soon be retired from the insurance industry. Ellen retiring as Pre-
School Teacher. They have two children; daughter, Erin 25, and son, Ryan 23. They are looking forward to enjoying golf, the amenities of the club, and meeting new friends. Other interests include skiing, hiking, and travel. Community charity passions: a broad base of organizations.
Rob and Debra Fisher, Corporate Golf. Rob is a Business Insurance Advisor with White Insurance. Debra is the Hab Tech for The Arc of NC. They are looking forward to enjoying golf, the fitness center, and socializing with their many friends at CCA. Other interests include mountain biking, running, hiking, craft beer, and travel. Community/charity passions: Pros & Cons non-profit, Autism Society. They both share personal and business relationships with many current CCA members. Rob has participated in guest events including this year’s Member/Guest with Peter Best. We would like to thank David Hitch for his sponsorship.
THE GRAYSON FAMILY THE GROSSES
Michael and Amanda Fitzgerald, Junior Sport. Michael and Amanda are the Owners of W Endeavors (Real Estate Investors)
. They have two children; son Harrison 5 and daughter Winslow “Winnie” 3. The Fitzgeralds are enjoying the community, pool, dining, camps, and fitness center. Other interests include hiking, time at the beach, dinners out, and cooking with family and friends. Brian and Lauren Flickinger, Junior Executive. Brian is a Vice President in the Real Estate Investment Banking group at Bank of America Securities. Lauren is the Fund Manager for the Pisgah Fund, a new venture capital fund investing in innovative healthcare-focused companies in Western North Carolina. They have a daughter, Mary Elizabeth, 7 months old. The Flickinger’s look forward to utilizing all aspects of the club and becoming more active in the Asheville community. Local charity/community passions: MANNA FoodBank. We would like to thank Lauren's father, John Pierce, for his sponsorship.
Chuck and Debbie Freer, Resident Full Golf. Chuck’s Profession, College Administration and Investing. They have three children;
son Ben 24, daughters, Molly 23, and Sarah 20. The Freer’s are looking to enjoy all aspects of the club especially golf, practice, and instruction. Other interests include finance, woodworking, gaming, and sports. Community/charity passions: Church and helping the homeless. We would like to thank Brandon Case for his sponsorship.
Dr. Leslie and Jonathan Grayson, Sport. Leslie is a Neurologist with Mission Health. Jonathan I serves as Legal Counsel for Bond Financial Technologies. They have two sons, Jack 5, and Jude 3. The Grayson’s have recently relocated from Birmingham, Alabama are looking forward to family activities and social events here at the Country Club of Asheville. Other interests include outdoor activities, food, wine, travel, and gardening. Their community/charity passion is the Epilepsy Foundation. They would like to thank Mukunda Pacifici and his family for their sponsorship.
Joe and Cheryl Gross, Resident Full Golf. Joe recently retired from his career as a Retail Executive and has transitioned well to the active but slower pace of a retiree. Cheryl is still working as a government paralegal these days, but she is looking forward to joining Joe in retirement a few years from now. Born and raised in the Chicago suburbs, Joe and Cheryl (and their furry family member, rescue cocker spaniel ‘Bandon’) are excited to have achieved their long-term goal to live and retire in the mountains of Asheville. Joe is an avid golfer and a former member of ‘The Bog’ (Arnold Palmer Design) in Wisconsin, and both Joe and Cheryl enjoy exploring the food and art scene in Asheville and the surrounding mountain towns. They are both looking forward to meeting new people and enjoying all of the amenities the club has to offer.
THE KELLEHER FAMILY THE MCGEES
Timothy and Clarisse Hamilton, Junior Sport. Timothy is the Owner of AVL Media. Clarisse is a Teacher for Buncombe County Schools and Owner of Asheville Painters. They have a son, Benjamin 7. The Hamilton’s are looking forward to utilizing the pool, fitness, events, and making new friends. Other interests include biking, hiking, travel, gardening, and entertaining.
John and Amber Henning, Sport. John is a partner/attorney with Campbell Shatley, PLLC. Amber is a therapist and currently a stay-at-home mom. They have two children; a son, Harrison, age 3 years, and a daughter, Lucy, age 8 months. The Hennings are interested in swim and tennis lessons for the children, meeting members of the community, and networking among the professional community. Other interests include hiking, going to restaurants, cooking, and watching movies. Community/charity passions include Homeward Bound, Brother Wolfe, Pisgah Legal, mental health non-profits, and local schools.
Craig and Suzannah Justus, Sport. Craig is an Attorney/Shareholder with The VanWinkle Law Firm. Suzannah is an Attorney. They have two children; a daughter, Aidan 19, and a son, James 10. They are previous members of the club and look forward to reacquainting themselves with the club and enjoying the social and sports activities with the children. Other interests include tennis, camping, traveling, and enjoying time with the family. Community/charity passion: Asheville Community Theatre. We would like to thank Amy and Jamie Rowe for their sponsorship.
Dennis and Mandy Kelleher, Sport. Dennis is with Robotti &
Company. Mandy works in Business Development at Crystal Media Networks. They have a daughter, Kelsey 6)( who loves the pool! The Kellehers are excited to participate in social events, camps, tennis, pool, and meeting new people. Other interests include traveling and exploring Asheville. A big thank you to the Pacifici family for introducing us to CCA.
David and Charlina McGee, Sport. David is the CEO/Architect of Southern Design Concepts based in Naples, Florida. Charlina is a Luxury Realtor with Premier Sotheby s’ International Realty, Naples, Florida. The McGee’s split their time between Naples, Charleston, and Asheville. They are looking forward to meeting and socializing with other club members, community involvement and just having a good time! Other interests include making memories with their two new grandchildren, travel, wine, cooking and David is into collector cars. Community/charity passion: Patton Foundation, Patton Legacy Sports, and the Alzheimer’s Association.
THE MERRILLS MILLER/SIDES THE MORRISSEY FAMILY
MUNOZ/KIRSCH MYERS/BARNETT THE OLSON FAMILY
Dr. Rob and Lee Merrill, Sport. After practicing dentistry in Asheville for 40 years, Rob is now semi-retired
(Robert L. Merrill, Jr., DDS PA). The Merrill’s are previous members of CCA and are looking forward to once again enjoying the amenities of the club with their friends. Lee plays social and USTA tennis and both have recently discovered pickleball. The Merrills raised three children in Asheville, Chris, Jacqui, and Jessica. They enjoy travel, biking, hiking, and spending time on Lake Keowee. We would like to thank John and Dianna Pierce for their sponsorship.
Ben Miller and Alison Sides, Junior Executive. Ben is the SIOP Manager for Eaton Electrical. Alison is a Production Supervisor for GE Aviation. They have no children, but have 2 long-haired dachshunds; Hunter age 15, and El Guapo age 2. They are looking forward to networking with young professionals, dining, sitting by the pool, and building a social network. Ben will be working to improve his handicap index through golf instruction and range time. Other interests include hiking, beach vacations, and Olympic weightlifting. We would like to thank Chad Donnahoo for his sponsorship.
Jack and Alix Morrissey, Junior Sport. Jack is in Sales with DePuy Synthes and Co-Owner of Pie.Zaa, a new, late-night pizza place in the South Slope. Alix stays busy with their 2-year-old son, Ford. Ford is going to be a big brother come February! They are looking forward to enjoying the sport and social activities of the club.
Michael Munoz and Mary Jessica “MJ” Kirsch, Junior Golf. Michael is an Associate Attorney with Venable LLP in Washington DC. MJ is Law Clerk at the federal court in Asheville. They are looking forward to enjoying the amenities of the club and connecting with other young professionals as they are new to the area and providing a place where they can entertain professional guests. Other interests include traveling, hiking, and wine tasting. Community/charity passions: Michael currently has an active pro bono practice representing indigent clients, and they both look forward to exploring community opportunities in Asheville.
Cole Myers and Chloe Barnett, Junior Sport. Cole is a Sales Consultant with DePuy Synthes. Chloe is a Technical Recruiter for Delta Air Lines. They look forward to enjoying the social, tennis, some golf, pool, and dining. Other interests include reading, hiking, soccer, and painting.
Sarah Olson, Sport. Sarah and her three children; son, Meade 21, and two daughters, Loulie 18, and Dorothy 12 are looking forward to enjoying the social and sports activities. We would like to thank Michael and Jennifer Martin for their sponsorship.
THE RODRIGUEZ/TANIANIS FAMILY THE SHRODE FAMILY
John O’Neill and Stacey Dansky, Resident Full Golf. John and Stacey recently relocated to Asheville after living in Washington, DC, for most of the last two decades and spending the last year living in South Florida. They have a son, James, who is 5, and they are really looking forward to being part of the Asheville community and to enjoying all the amenities of the club.
Bryan Perrault and Meghan Dickerson, Resident Full Golf. Bryan is Vice-President of Willis Towers Watson (Corporate Risk/Insurance), Austin, TX. Meghan is in Business Development and works with Dell Technologies, Austin, TX. They are looking forward to enjoying all amenities of the club and meeting folks in Asheville. Other interests include running, biking, swimming, hiking, painting, woodworking, martial arts, cooking, reading, and breweries. Community/charity passions: volunteer work, animal rescue, etc. We would like to thank David Bohager for his sponsorship.
Keith and Claudy Pierson, Sport. Keith is the President/Owner, General Manager of Keith Pierson Toyota, as well as other car dealerships and Claudy, is the Executive Manager, Florida. They also have a land development company K. C. Pierson Inc. Claudy is an investor in a Newsletter and Media company based in NYC, The Newsette. They are enjoying the dining and fitness facility and looking forward to meeting new friends. Other interests include boating, car collecting, and traveling. Michael Rodriguez and Dominika Tanianis, Junior Golf. Mike is a Partner and Dom serves as Counsel with the investment fund law firm Purrington Moody Weil LLP in their New York office. They have a son, Max 10. They currently reside in Buffalo, NY and, although Asheville won't be their permanent home until summer 2022, they look forward to playing golf, tennis, participating in social activities (including kid’s activities), and making new friends. Other interests include triathlons, travel, and watching Buffalo sports.
Dr. Charlie and Kirstin Shrode, Resident Full Golf. Charlie is a Gastroenterologist. Kirstin is an Editor. They have two children;
a son, Finnegan 6, and a daughter, Eleanor 15 months. The Shrode’s are excited about the golf and swimming activities and meeting new friends. Other interests include running, hiking, and exploring the Blue Ridge Parkway. Community/charity passions: Manna Food Bank and Black Lives Matter. We would like to thank Joe DeCosta for his sponsorship.
THE TINSLEY FAMILY THE WASHELS WILKES
THE WHITE FAMILY WOLFMAN
Chris and Kathryn Tinsley, Sport. Chris is CTO for AvidXchange. Kathryn is a Yoga instructor. They have a daughter, Sydney 9. They look forward to enjoying the social and sports activities of the club.
Wes and Megan Washel, Corporate Golf. Wes is the Life and Health Insurance Manager with White Insurance Agency. Megan is an Attorney with Teague Campbell Dennis & Gorham, LLP. They are looking forward to playing golf, enjoying the pool, utilizing the fitness center, and socializing with their many friends of CCA. Other interests include travel, watching college football (Go Bucks & Go Deacs!) & visiting local Asheville eateries and breweries. Fun fact: Wes met Megan when he sold her health insurance. Community passion: Members of Brookstone Church. We would like to thank Skye Streppa for his sponsorship.
Reilly Wilkes, Junior Golf. Reilly is the Director of Operations and New Business Development for KRW Packaging Machinery. She moved back home to Asheville after six years in Colorado and enjoys playing golf and is excited about meeting new people. Reilly has two dogs and looking forward to buying a fixer-upper in Asheville. She grew up at CCA and we would like to thank her parents, Ken and Ellen Wilkes for their sponsorship.
Bill and Wanda White, Corporate Golf. Bill is CEO of White Insurance. Wanda is retired from Nursing. They are looking forward to enjoying all aspects of CCA. Other interests include travel, college football games, cards, hiking, and golf trips. Community/charity passion: Swannanoa Valley Christian Ministry. We would like to thank Bruce Goforth for his sponsorship.
Susan Wolfman, Resident Full Golf. Susan is a Team Leader with REMAX Realty, Wellington, FL, and a Broker with REMAX Executive, Asheville. She is looking forward to becoming a better golfer and tennis player, doing club activities, having fun, and making new friends. Other interests include yoga, gardening, and cooking.
