CCC offers our Members the best by employing the best. Our staff is comprised of experts in their respective fields who bring the highest level of knowledge and service to everything they do.
- Aquatics Staff
- Athletics Staff
- Food and Beverage Staff
- Golf Staff
- Marina
- Tennis Staff
- All Department Contacts
Assistant General Manager
Kathy Freeman, 770-536-4461, x149
Kathy has over 25 years experience in private club, restaurant and catering services. She is a member of the Club Managers Association of America and looks forward to assisting your needs.
Accounting Staff
Cindy Lankenau, Controller, 770-536-4461, Ext 122
Ann Edwards, Bookkeeper, 770-536-4461, Ext 121
Aquatics Staff
Blaire Bachman, Swim Team Coach, 770-536-1336
Blaire was named head women’s coach at Brenau in 2010, with the distinction of being the youngest head coach in the nation, as recognized by collegeswimming.com. Blaire was also named “Coach of the Year” for the second consecutive year for her team’s accomplishments during the 2012-2013 season by the Appalachian Swim Conference. We are excited to learn from her this season!
Red Cross Lifeguards, 770-536-1336
We have fully trained Red Cross lifeguards on staff at all times. They are all CPR and First Aid certified. We use our own experienced Red Cross Swim Instructors that are available to teach both private, and semi-private lessons. The Staff also coaches our fun summer Swim Team. Our mission is to provide you the best programs and services in a professional and safe atmosphere. We offer a fun learning environment for the whole family.
Athletic Staff
Lee Paine, Athletic/Pool Director, 770-536-4461, x130
Lee is an Exercise Physiologist with 25 years of Country Club experience. He has been with CCC since 1994, helping members through the development of exercise programs, classes, and recreational events. Lee supervised results for the 1996 Olympic Games and is a National Swimming Pool Foundation Certified Pool Operator. Lee also lectures on Aquatics Facilities Management for Georgia State University through the Club Managers Association of America.
Angela Cox, Assistant Athletic Director/ Programs Director, 770-536-4461, x130
Angela has a degree in Sports Management from North Greenville University. She has extensive experience designing workouts, teaching classes and conducting performance training for middle school, high school, and college athletes in speed, strength and agility. She has worked extensively with children at YMCA’s, high schools, churches, and at the Atlanta Falcons Youth Football League. Angela welcome’s you and your family to one of her many exciting exercise classes and day camps.
Food & Beverage Staff
Vaughan Smith, Food & Beverage Director, 770-536-4461, x154
Vaughan has been working in the customer service industry for 15 years in retail and food and beverage. He worked in various capacities at Walt Disney World gaining five years of management experience in merchandise, food and beverage for resorts, as well as training and development in resort areas.
Jose Zavala, Executive Chef, 770-536-4461, x127
Chef Zavala has over 30 years of culinary experience, ranging from elite Atlanta eateries to European restaurants. He is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, and his vast knowledge of food and wine, as well as their pairing, assist him in creating menus for every occasion.
Whitney Wiggins, Catering Director, 770-536-4461, Ext 150
Whitney is a hospitality graduate of Florida State University and offers over 21 years of Private Club experience. She has worked in Catering and Membership Sales for several Atlanta area Clubs. Please allow her to help you plan your special occasion.
Carly Stevens, Catering Manager, 770-536-4461, Ext 124
Carly has over 12 years of customer service experience in Corporate America. Since her start in 2008, Carly’s eye for detail has aided in the supervision and execution of all day-to-day banquet operations.
Chris Tankersley, Dining Room Manager, 770-536-4461, x137
Chris has been with the Club since 2010. He has served CCC in various capacities including banquets, dining room service and technology. Chris’s commitment to excellence and impeccable service earned him a promotion to Dining Room Manager in 2012. He continues to bring new enhancements to our dining room while maintaining the quality service that members have come to enjoy.
Bryan McIntosh, Bar Manager, 770-536-4461, x154
Bryan has been with the Club for five years and brings 16 years of food and beverage experience to his position. He came to us from The Cloister at Sea Island.
Golf Staff
Rodger Hogan, Director of Golf, 770-532-0066
Rodger is a PGA Professional. He offers group and private golf lessons to CCC Members. Rodger executes all golfing events for the community and CCC sponsored events.
Charlie Fischer, Marketing Director of Golf, 770-536-4461, ext. 141
Since he earned this position in 2005, Charlie has helped the Golf Department grow from three events to fifteen annually. He organizes and promotes Member – Member, Member – Guest, Nine & Dine, as well as other CCC sponsored golfing events.
Marina
Johnny Nicholson, Harbor Master, 770-536-4461, Ext 128
Johnny has been with the Club for over twelve years as the Chief Engineer. He is a graduate of North Georgia Technical Institute. Johnny’s vast knowledge of maintenance and dock experience facilitates the smooth execution of day-to-day operations.
Michael Hulsey, Marina Manager 770-536-4461, Ext 144
Michael joined the CCC staff in 2011. He has extensive experience serving the public through the State Department of Natural Resources. Michael assists Members in boat winterization, maintenance, and all other boating needs.
Tennis Staff
Charlie Fischer, Director of Tennis, 770-536-4461, Ext 141
Charlie has over 25 years of coaching and playing tennis at the high school, college and professional level. He is a USPTA Certified Professional with a P-1 rating. He participated in the ATP Satellite Tour and has had his tennis tips published in Tennis Magazine. Charlie has played against tennis professionals like Roscoe Tanner in an exhibition and Brad Gilbert in college. Charlie has been with Chattahoochee Country Club since 1991.
Pablo Gras, Head Tennis Professional, 770-536-4461, Ext 142
Pablo is originally from Argentina and was ranked in the top ten of his country as a junior player. He is a USPTA Certified Professional with a P-1 rating. He has attained an ATP world ranking in doubles and played Futures and Satellite pro events. Pablo was a three time conference champion at Georgia State University. He won the CCC Pro Doubles championship in 2008, finalist in 2009 and 2010 singles semifinalist. Pablo has also had the pleasure of training with some of the best players in the world; Guillermo Coria ( former number 3 in the world), Jose Arcasuso ( Former #20 ATP) and Juan Ignacio Chela ( current top 35 in the world).
Diana Cardenas, Tennis Pro & Pro Shop Manager, 770-536-4461, Ext 143
Diana Cardenas, a native of Bogota, Colombia, has lived in the United States for the past 8 years. While in Colombia, Diana ranked in the Top 3 in the country and selected to represent Colombia for two consecutive years in the South American Junior Tour. She qualified to the main draw of a Women’s Tennis Association tournament held in Bogota, earning a professional world ranking in singles. Diana graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Business Management in 2009 from Brenau University. Prior to working at CCC, she gained teaching experience through her work at Georgia Tech and Camp Towanda in New York City. Diana currently speaks four languages including Spanish, English, Italian, and French. Her hobbies include traveling, trying new restaurants and dancing salsa in her free time.