Grove Smith, Clubhouse Manager

I have over 25 years of experience in the restaurant business, most of which has been in the “Main Line’s “ most prominent restaurants. I grew up in Wayne and graduated from Radnor High School. After 2 years of traveling abroad I returned to school and received my degree in Hotel/Restaurant Management, and then went on to attend The Restaurant School in Philadelphia where I graduated with a degree in Specialized Business.

I began my management career at Kinterra, the original restaurant in The Wayne Hotel, now Taquet. After Kinterra I moved on to work for the S.W. Bajus Organization, owners of The Radnor Hotel & The Wild Onion, formerly Horace P. Jerky’s. While working for the company I served as a Restaurant Manager and went on to be the Hotel Banquet Director and Director of Training for both sites.

I then moved on to work for The Plumb Tree Café Inc, which owns and operates Passerelle and Bravo in Radnor, as well as Tango, in Bryn Mawr. During my tenure at Passerelle the restaurant was rated in the Conde Nast travel guide as the number three restaurant in the Philadelphia area, and in the top 250 in the county.

In 1997 the S.W. Bajus Organization asked me to return as the Food and Beverage Director at the Radnor Hotel. After serving as Food and Beverage Director there and at the Great Valley Sheraton I became the General Manager of the busy Primavera in Ardmore.

I began my club career in 2003 as the Service Director at The Philadelphia Country Club. After one year as Service Director I was promoted to the Clubhouse Manager position, which I held for the 3 years. I live in Ardmore with my wife Kristine and our 4yr old son Logan.
 

Cynthia Marano, Controller


Raised in Havertown, I graduated from Widener University with a major in Accounting. I've spent over 8 years with regional and national CPA firms and been the controller for a local non-profit and a Philadelphia-based real estate management company. I am a volunteer for two charities and am involved in my homeowners' association. In my free time I enjoy reading and genealogy.

Drew Smalbach, Chef


Born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana, Chef Drew began his culinary passion apprenticing at the Columbia Club in Indianapolis. He then traveled to Washington, D.C. at the University Club along with other culinary experiences that include Brennan's in New Orleans, Crooked Stick Golf Club in Carmel, Indiana; Host of the 1991 PGA Championship and most recently at Springfield Country Club in Massachusetts. Chef Drew holds a Culinary Arts degree from Johnson & Wales in Providence, RI and continued his education at The Culinary Institute of America, Greystone Campus and The Greenbriar Resort and Spa. He and his wife, Catherine, are proud parents of two dogs and one cat. Chef Drew enjoys bass fishing, music and always food.
 
 
 

Donald R. Brown, CGCS

Don is the Golf Course Superintendent at White Manor Country Club. He has been superintendent at White Manor since September of 1980. He graduated from the University of Massachusetts in 1977 with a degree in Turf Management. He is married 26 years to his wife, Sue. They have two children, Michael 23 and Robert 19.Don has been a member of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America since 1980 and has been classified as a Certified Superintendent since 1987. He was a board member of the Philadelphia Association of Golf Course Superintendents for three years, an officer for eight years and served as president for two years.
 
 
 

John Garnett, Facilities Manager


I have worked for the past six years at Green Valley Country Club. Prior to Green Valley I was a General Contractor doing commercial and residential remodeling. I am also a certified home inspector-NACHI.

I am a graduate of Williamson Trade School and hold an
Associates degree in Construction Technology.

I reside in Downingtown, where I was born and raised, with my wife Kimberly and our three children.
 
 
 

Marc Levine, Golf Professional

Marc is a Class A PGA Professional who graduated from the PGA Golf Professional Training Program in the fall of 1999. For four Marc has been the Head Golf Professional at WMCC. Marc has been a golf professional for over 10 years working at such prestigious clubs such as Wilmington Country Club, Bidermann Golf Club and the Everglades Club in Palm Beach. He is an accomplished teacher having studied under such instructors as David Leadbetter, Jim McClean and Peter Kostis. Marc played college golf at the University of Delaware and competes locally in Philadelphia Section PGA Events.

Jack Stanton, Tennis Professional

I am a U.S.P.T.A. certified Level I Pro, a member of the USRSA and a former U.S.T.A NTRP verifier. I bring over 20 years of teaching and coaching experience to the program. In the winter, I am an Associate Professional at the Springton Tennis Club in Newtown Square, PA. I have just about done it all when it comes to tennis. I have taught at such prestigious clubs as The Country Club of Detroit, The Essex Country Club in Manchester, Massachusetts and at the Windridge Tennis Camp in Jeffersonville, VT. I have played extensive tournament and team tennis and have worked as a sales representative for both Wilson and Dunlop Racquet Sports. When not out in the sun I am an amateur thespian, crooner, and writer depending on which way the wind is blowing.

Janet Ruben - Sales and Catering Director

Born and raised in Havertown, I graduated Haverford H.S. and attended the University of Pittsburgh and Columbia University.  Prior to joining WMCC in the fall of 2004, I worked with Restaurant Associates in New York City, and then spent time in the hospitality field here in the Delaware Valley.  This included stints as Sales Manager at the Franklin Plaza in Center City and Director of Sales & Marketing at Spring Mill CC in Bucks County.  Why do I love doing banquets sales?  Because it gives me the opportunity to participate in, and contribute to, very happy milestone events in people's lives.  I am honored by the trust that people place in my hands to make their wedding, bar mitzvah, holiday party and other events so memorable.  When I'm not working, I dote on my twins, who continue to make me proud everyday.  My son, Jesse, attends Berklee College of Music in Boston and my daughter, Molly, attends Washington University in St. Louis.  I also enjoy movies, great vacations and kibitzing with family and friends.

Tara M. Perkins, Assistant Manager

Born and raised in Philadelphia, I graduated from John Bartram High School.
I Attended Moore College of Art & Design majoring in Graphic Design With a minor in art education. I finished my studies at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, OK.

My club experience includes premiere clubs such as Green Valley Country Club, where I served as an A la Carte waitress and wait staff trainer, I also worked at Philadelphia Country Club.

I enjoy traveling, cooking, music, art and more importantly spending time with my son Christian.

Elena Kelch, PHR . Human Resources Director

Born and raised in Chihuahua, Mexico, graduated from The State University in Chihuahua with a Bachelor in Business Administration. I lived in Florida for over a year working for Walt Disney World Co, at EPCOT Center as a Cultural / Sales Representative. Moved to the Philadelphia area in 2001 with an internship at White Manor Country Club I worked at the pro-shop where I learned about the golf operation and got to know the membership. In 2002 I got the opportunity to grow within the company and became the Human Resources Director. Last year I obtained my PHR certification and I currently work as part of the Accounting office as well as the HR office.  In my spare time I am a volunteer firefighter in West Whiteland. I also enjoy studying languages and playing poker.

Born and raised in Delaware County, I graduated from Archbishop Prendergast High School and received a Bacholors degree from West Chester University. I have been working as the Executive Assistant at White Manor for over six years. Before starting at WMCC I worked as an Administrative Assistant at the Apartment Blue Book. My husband John and I have two children, Jimmy and Megan.