About Us

David has over 30 years of experience in the golf industry and is the co-founder, Managing Partner, and President of the Company. In addition to founding the company in 2002, David spent nine years as Director of Marketing/Public Relations for the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail in Alabama. This $140 million public golf development project consists of 468 holes in eleven Alabama cities. While in Alabama, David served on the Alabama Bureau of Tourism and Travels’ Advisory Board, the Advisory Board for the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama, and the Board of Directors for Community Newspaper Holdings Inc., in Birmingham. David has consulted with the State of Tennessee and The Bear Trace facilities, The State of Georgia, The State of West Virginia, and numerous golf courses in the Southeast on business objectives and marketing programs. He has extensive experience in event operations working with groups such as the PGA TOUR, LPGA Tour, and most recently the USGA in hosting the US Amateur Public Links Championship at Bryan Park in Greensboro, NC. David served on the Board for the North Carolina chapter of the National Golf Course Owners’ Association and is heavily involved with golf leaders throughout the industry. He and his family are active members of First Presbyterian Church. David is a native of North Carolina and received his degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. David and his wife, Elizabeth, have two children and live in Charlotte.

Del has over 35 years of industry experience and is the Managing Partner and Chief Operating Officer of the Company. Golf has been a lifelong passion for Del, and he has made a successful career out of a game and business that he loves. Del is a Class “A” member of the PGA of America as well as the Golf Course Superintendent’s Association.  For over 25 years, he has been heavily involved in local, regional, and national leadership in the golf industry. He is currently the President of the North Carolina Golf Course Owners Association, an affiliate of the National Golf Course Owners Association; he recently received the 2020 Don Rossi National award from that association, which recognizes an individual who has made significant and long lasting contributions to the NGCOA.  Del is a recognized expert in many facets of the golf business, with a particular emphasis on course operations, course projects, technology implementation and growth of the game efforts. Del has successfully built and/or renovated all types of golf facilities and specializes in working with noted golf architects to deliver projects on time and on budget, and then implementing a successful management operation. Del is also the founder of Kodology, LLC. Started for the golf industry, it is primarily a technology company that develops marketing software for small and medium businesses that allow them to operate more efficiently and profitably. Del has 4 children and lives in Mooresville with his wife Sandra.

Bob Avery serves as Chief Financial Officer for Pinnacle Golf Properties and brings more than 25 years of specialized experience in country club and real estate accounting, along with over 15 years of governmental accounting and financial reporting expertise.

Throughout his career, Bob has developed extensive expertise in financial operations, strategic planning, budgeting, tax compliance, and asset management. Most recently, he oversaw a $6.2 billion budget and managed more than $1.5 billion in financial assets for the State of South Carolina. Prior to joining Pinnacle Golf Properties, Bob held leadership positions across both the hospitality and governmental sectors, building a reputation for operational excellence, financial discipline, and collaborative leadership. His club industry experience includes Columbia Country Club, The Plantation Club, Windermere Club, and Ole Porte Racquet Club.

Bob is a former Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and currently serves as an Enrolled Agent (EA) with the Internal Revenue Service, a federally licensed tax professional recognized by the U.S. Treasury Department. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of South Carolina.

Prior to beginning his career in finance, Bob spent 13 years as a certified tennis professional, reflecting his lifelong passion for sports and hospitality. Bob resides in Columbia, South Carolina, with his wife, Susan, and their daughter, Grace.

David brings more than 35 years of experience in corporate finance, hospitality operations, and golf course management to Pinnacle Golf Properties. After serving as Chief Financial Officer for more than 24 years, David transitioned into a semi-retired advisory role, where he continues to support Pinnacle through strategic projects, operational initiatives, and vendor relations.

During his tenure as CFO, David played an instrumental role in the growth and long-term success of Pinnacle Golf Properties, helping guide the company’s financial operations and operational infrastructure through decades of expansion and development. In addition to overseeing financial operations across the Pinnacle Golf portfolio, he contributed extensive expertise in IT infrastructure, network operations, facilities support, and contract negotiations. His prior experience includes leadership roles with Ron Jaworski’s golf management group, Lake Lure Golf Resort, and the management of 200–400 room hotel properties for Six Continents Hotels.

In his current role, David continues to assist with vendor negotiations, HVAC agreements, technology sourcing, fixed asset reconciliation, and other operational projects that are material to the company and the clubs it serves. Known for his hands-on leadership style, deep institutional knowledge, and broad technical expertise, David remains a valued advisor and trusted resource to Pinnacle’s leadership team and club managers.

David earned his B.S. in Accounting from the University of South Florida. He lives in York, South Carolina, with his wife, Jan, and has two children.

Kyle has been involved in the golf industry for over 25 years and is currently the General Manager/Director of Golf at Bryan Park Golf and Conference Center in Greensboro, NC. He has been a member of the PGA of America since early 1988, and has been associated with high end, high profile facilities, such as Oak Tree Golf Club in Edmond, OK, and Palm Beach Polo and Country Club in West Palm Beach, FL. He has worked for companies such as Landmark Land, Inc., and KSL Fairways Group. He has served on numerous boards within the PGA both in South Florida and Texas. He has been involved with event management and served as host professional for many events, such as, Chrysler Team Championship – PGA Tour, Rolex Tournament of Champions – AJGA tour, Florida State Open Championship, USGA Qualifiers, and many other PGA sectional and local tournaments. Kyle is a native of Texas and is married with four children.

Tony Johnson is a PGA professional with more than 30 years of experience in the golf industry. He oversees Pinnacle’s growing portfolio of Florida golf properties and leads regional operations for both Florida and Georgia, bringing deep operational expertise and strategic leadership to the organization.

Tony has been a member of the PGA of America since 1994. He has served as a general manager and multi-course executive at a wide range of golf properties, gaining extensive experience across private, resort, and public golf operations. In recognition of his contributions to the game, he was inducted into the North Florida PGA Hall of Fame in 2013. He has also held prominent leadership roles within the PGA, including serving as President and later Honorary President of the North Florida PGA Section.

Widely recognized for his operational excellence and strong business acumen, his leadership philosophy centers on delivering exceptional member and guest experiences through first-class service, innovative business strategies, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Throughout his career, he has been dedicated to building strong team cultures and advancing the game of golf through education, mentorship, and community engagement. Tony and his wife, Lori, have three children—Alexa, Caleigh, and Anthony.

Matthew “Matt” Hill was born and raised in a rural part of North Alabama. At the age of sixteen, he moved to Bradenton, FL to attend IMG Academy and complete his final two years of schooling while focusing on his passion for golf. During Matt’s senior year of high school, he turned professional and began to travel across the United States to compete in many professional golf events and tours. Ultimately, Matt realized club operations was where he wanted to focus his passion.

Matt is a highly skilled manager with a keen ability to exceed industry standards in operations, member hospitality, food & beverage and public relations. His core strengths include developing and implementing high service and organization standards for all areas of club operations. Specifically, Matt is a wonderful communicator with a true love for staff training, membership development, member event programming and creating a first-class home away from home for our members.

Matt is married to his wife, Natasha and together they have two Labrador Retrievers named Bo and Dixie. Matt is a Class A member of the PGA of America.  Most recently, he has served as General Manager at Skybrook Golf Club in Charlotte, NC, and The Club at River Wilderness in Parrish, Florida.

Chuck has over 30 years’ experience in golf course maintenance and agronomy with a variety of facility types including private, semi-private and daily fee. He is a member of the Golf Course Superintendents Association and has strong horticulture and mechanical aptitudes. Chuck received his education from North Carolina State University with a mechanical engineering curriculum and turfgrass management.

Chuck is currently headquartered at Skybrook Golf Club in Charlotte, North Carolina. Chuck and his wife Amy have 3 children and live in Belmont, NC.

John is a retired Professional Engineer with over four decades of experience in the electrical engineering and industrial automation fields. John serves (albeit part time) as the Senior Project Manager for the company following a career marked by technical excellence and dedicated leadership.

A native of Charleston, West Virginia, John earned his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the West Virginia Institute of Technology and held his Professional Engineer license for 38 years. John’s career began with a major electric utility, where he spent 15 years in various technical and leadership roles, including managing capital projects at a large power generation station. He transitioned into the electrical construction industry, gaining hands-on experience in both industrial and commercial projects.

The majority of John’s career was spent with Emerson Process Systems (PWS), where he dedicated 23 years to managing complex control system projects and leading installation efforts. He served in executive leadership roles, including Director of Eastern North America Regional Operations and later as Director of North America Operations. In these positions, he oversaw planning, assembly, and facilities across the continent.

John is married and lives in Huntersville, North Carolina.

Denise has over 15 years’ experience with multiple facility organizations and oversees the Payroll and HR Functions for the company. She works with each facility to maintain the high standards established for all employee related activities. Her multi facility experience serves our clients well. Most recently, Denise was employed with Delta Career Education Corporation where she supervised and processed payroll along with additional services for more than 35 colleges across the country. The total payroll for the organizations she supported was in excess of 3,500. Denise was also responsible for multiple modernization programs to establish a more efficient company and to elevate the employee satisfaction levels when consulting with payroll or HR representatives. Originally growing up in New England, Denise spent 8 years supporting a military family lifestyle, before finally settling in Charlotte with her husband, Chris, and two children, Alyssa, and Chase.

Eddie has over 20 years’ experience in corporate business management. He is responsible for the daily business management and financial aspects of the Company. Eddie’s background includes over 20 years as controller for Enterprise Rent-Car with 5 divisions, in addition to being an owner/operator of a franchise store for three years. He served as Business Manager for Tega Cay Golf & Conference Center overseeing all accounting functions for the 27 hole golf and banquet complex. He received his B.S. in Accounting from Murray State University. Eddie lives in Fort Mill, SC.

Suzanne, a native of North Carolina and graduate of North Carolina State University, brings more than 25 years of leadership and financial expertise in the golf and hospitality industry. She began her career in golf with Toll Brothers, where she spent 19 years in progressively senior accounting roles, including Senior Club Controller and Assistant Controller for the company’s Golf Division. In these positions, she was responsible for overseeing the financial operations of multiple high-end golf properties, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strategic financial planning. Most recently, she served as Regional Vice President of Finance with Invited (formerly ClubCorp), where for five years she led financial oversight and performance management for a diverse portfolio of clubs. Suzanne continues her commitment to operational excellence and financial leadership across multiple properties. She has one son and resides in Oriental, North Carolina, with her husband.