Our Team
Aaron Spokaeski
General Manager
Serving since 2022
248-391-3300 ext. 5613
About Aaron
Aaron is a proud Michigander since birth and attended Sterling Heights Stevenson High School and graduated from Baker College with a B.A. in Business. His love for this area and the club industry runs deep. He has 15+ years of experience in the golf and country club industry, as a General Manager and Membership Director. Aaron returns home to Oakhurst where many of you will remember him from his days as the Membership Director (2019-2020). He most recently served as the General Manager at TPC Michigan.
During his free time, Aaron enjoys spending time with his wife Alicia and their daughters Elena and Leighton. Besides his love for the game of golf, Aaron is also a huge Detroit sports fan.
Aaron and his family are excited to be back home. He is eager to begin building relationships and continuing the success and growth of the Club.
Matt Andrus
Membership Director
Serving since 2021
248-301-9766
About Matt
Matt Andrus is a Troy Michigan native graduating from Avondale High school where he played varsity hockey and baseball. He went on to Adrian College and graduated in 2016 with a degree in Sports Management and was on the baseball team for four years. Before joining Oakhurst Matt worked for the Detroit Tigers as an Account Executive.Matt is married to his wife Taylor and has a dog named Brooklyn. He has a passion for golf, Michigan athletics and Detroit sports teams. He also enjoys his peloton workouts and traveling.
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Reginia Hoder
Member Relations Director
Serving since 1999
About Reginia
Reginia was born and raised in Michigan. Reginia started at Oakhurst in 1999 as a server and has held several positions including Dining Room Manager and Events Coordinator. She accepted the position as Member Relations Director in 2017.Reginia enjoys cooking, motorcycle riding and camping with her husband Scott of 26 years.
Lindsay Bannasch
Event Sales Director
Serving since 2017
248-392-4238
About Lindsay
Lindsay graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science degree from Oakland University. She also has a degree in Human Resources and is a certified Massage Therapist. She found her passion for Private Events while working numerous events and wedding receptions while attending college. When she finished her degree she knew she wanted to pursue the Private Event world. She worked for 9 years at the Fountains Golf Course and was promoted to the Private Events Director after 4 years. She joined the Oakhurst family in 2017 and loves her role and helping create Magic Moments for her guests. She enjoys all the details that every event entails. She loves getting to know all of her hosts and making each and every event perfect according to their needs. Lindsay lives in Clarkston, MI with her husband Case and her two kids Jackson and Addyson.
Justin Groom
Food & Beverage Director
Serving since 2023
About Justin
Food & Beverage Director at Oakhurst Country Club in Michigan, Justin Groom, returned to his hometown from Seattle in May 2022. He enjoys outdoor adventures and time with his wife & cats. Holding degrees from the Culinary Institute of America, he's excelled in various roles around the country, including Executive Chef for a major caterer. His expertise encompasses smoking techniques, all the way to wine pairings. Justin's private chef business thrived for three years before he embraced his current role. Committed to top-notch hospitality, he continues to expand his knowledge base. Notably, he appeared on Food Network's CHOPPED in March 2022 (Season 51 Episode 14 – “In The Fans’ Hands)
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George Bowman
PGA Head Golf Professional
Serving since 1998
About George
Regarded as one of the top players in the State, George has competed in two National PGA Championships (Southern Hills-1994 and Valhalla-1996), many state and national championships and was the Winner of the 1988 Venezuelan open. Member of the NIKE Tour (now WEB.com), and Member of the victorious 1994 United States PGA CUP Team vs Europe. George also serves as Secretary/player for the Detroit Red Wings Alumni Association. George has been married to his wife Tracy (1992) and is the proud father to Natalie, Nicolas and Harrison. Hobbies include music, skiing and hockey.
Dan Knop
1st Golf Assistant
Serving since 2022
About Dan
Dan is originally from Tampa, Florida and attended college at Florida State University. He graduated in 2007 with a degree in Professional Golf Management and Hospitality. He obtained his membership into the PGA of America in 2008. He has previously worked at Pinehurst Resort in North Carolina as an Assistant Professional, Meadowcreek Golf Course as Teaching Professional, Head Professional at River Wilderness Golf and Country Club and Head Professional at Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club. Outside of work, Dan enjoys spending time with his wife Molly and their daughter Grace who was born in January 2022. Molly is originally from Bloomfield Hills and is looking forward to being back home. In his free time Dan enjoys fishing, playing golf and playing poker. Dan is a Class A PGA Golf Professional with over 15 years of golf instruction experience. Dan will assist Matt Barton and is dedicated to helping you with your game.
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Adam Hosler
Course Superintendent
Serving since 2014
248-391-3300
About Adam
Adam began this position following an extensive career in golf course and turf management in both privately and corporate owned properties. He has provided the company and courses where he has served with a clear vision, youthful charisma and leadership style that has yielded results. This success has been a concerted effort as he has worked to build a positive team approach while raising performance standards for all employees. His work ethic and philosophy of leading by example has allowed him to achieve a high level of success and become an award winning superintendent.Over his twenty-year tenure with American Golf Corporation, he has prided himself by being the very best at what he does. From his early days at Detwiler Golf Course in Toledo, Ohio where he began as a general labor, he earned the American Golf Corporation scholarship. At The Ohio State University, he served at the prestigious Scioto Country Club while earning his Bachelor’s Degree in Turfgrass Science. Upon the co...
Eric Bracciano
Head Tennis Pro
Serving since 2020
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Haley Kornburger
Swim Coach
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Haley Kornburger
Swim Coach
Serving since 2024
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Amy Ludwig
Office Administrator
Serving since 2017
About Amy
Amy is responsible for the Club’s Member billing and accounting. She has been in the finance industry for the last 23 years and with Oakhurst since June 2017. She is dedicated to the club’s membership and strives to make each Member and guest her number one priority.Amy lives in Clarkston with her husband Mike of 20 years and has two wonderful children and a dog named “Bubba”. In her off hours she enjoys going to her cottage on Lake St. Clair to spend time with family and friends.