Membership

What a year! With so many restrictions, do's and don'ts in the environment today, the golf and tennis at the club has been full speed ahead. I cannot ever say enough "Thank You Members" for sponsorships. Many of the new members this year had heard so many wonderful things about the Country Club of Asheville that they reached out to learn more and were very impressed with the McConnell Golf model and decided they would like to be a part of the great family here. A very warm welcome to all and warm wishes to all of our members.

Thank you for all of your support, stay safe and well!

Always believe something wonderful is about to happen.

Deborah Ponder Membership & Marketing Director

THE MCCLEERY FAMILY

THE ROBERTS FAMILY

THE SPARKS FAMILY

Justin and Leigh McCleery joined the Resident Full Golf membership. Justin is the Sales Manager for J.B. Mutual (beer and wine distribution). Leigh is a Special Education Teacher with Buncombe County Schools. They have two sons; Owen, age 10 and Will, age 7. The McCleery’s are looking forward to enjoying all the amenities of the club and expanding their network. Other interests include biking, fishing, camping, coaching sports, attending evening classes at the YMCA. Community/charity passions: Eblen Toy Drive.

Elijah and Leslie Roberts joined the Junior Golf membership. Elijah is Senior Account Executive for Oversight Systems (software sales). Leslie is Vice-President of Physician Recruitment for HCA/Mission Health. They have a 2-year-old daughter, Palmer. The Roberts are looking forward to enjoying all amenities of the club, meeting new families, and continuing to improve golf and tennis game. Other interests include live music, travel, RVing, sporting events, exploring new restaurants and hiking. Community/charity passions: MANNA Food Bank and Asheville United Way.

Rick and Rachael Sparks joined the Resident Full Golf membership. Rick is the CEO of Sparks Millworks, a commercial and residential carpentry firm. Rachael is Head of Marketing for Angelini Pharma, Inc, a published author, and chairs the Board of Asheville Museum of Science. Their family includes 6-year-old daughter, Willa, and Rachael's mom, Martha Dyke. The Sparks are looking forward to golfing, sports, meeting new friends, and dining. Rick has shifted his business focus from Austin, TX to local clients. Rachael & Rick look forward to returning to golfing and Willa is learning swimming and tennis. They enjoy gardening and cooking for family and friends. Rick is a former member of Coronado Country Club, El Paso, Texas. We would like to thank Zack and Ashley Jones for his sponsorship.