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Jon DePriest, PGADirector of Golf

GATEWAY GOLF PROFESSIONALOF THE YEAR AWARD

NOMINATION

Name of Nominee: Jon DePriest

Years as a PGA Professional: 26

Facility Name:

Facility Address:

Sunset Hills Country Club

2525 Highway 157 southEdwardsville, Illinois 62025

Facility Phone Number: (618) 656-9380(618) 656-8088

Main OfficeGolf Shop

Nominee E-mail Address:.i:.!!g>riest@sunsethillscountryclub.com

1. Please briefly describe your position and responsibility at the facility you work.

/ have served as the PGA Director of Golf for Sunset Hills Country Club since 1999.Currently, / also have assumed the position of Membership Director as part of my duties. /naddition to my duties as PGA Professional over the last 11years, / have served as the InterimGeneral Manager on 3 occasions and 90 days as Interim Golf Course Superintendent.

My current responsibilities include all facets of the golf operations including:• Hiring, training, and motivating all Golf Operations staff• Budget Development and long range planning for my department• Coordination of all outside events and member functions• Research and implement off-season training opportunities for the management team• Develop teaching and instructional programs for all ages of our members• Manage merchandise program that exceeds $200,00 in annual sales• Market to outside sources for golf outings and new members• Attend all club committee meetings to represent golf and membership departments• Develop marketing plan for new member marketing strategies• Provide club tours and orientation to potential new members• Serve as Clubhouse Manager as needed in absence of FtTBmanagement staff• Club Representative to Walters Golf Management Leadership Council

2. Please briefly describe your philosophy as it relates to being a PGA Professional

/ am dedicated to the service of assisting others enjoy this game of a lifetime. / wasfortunate to work for 3PGA Professionals that were passionate about helping others andserious in there contributions to the PGA. The formulative years / spent as an AssistantProfessional included mentoring by these great Professionals:

• Patrick Abbott - Head Golf Professional at The Memphis Country Club for 36years. A great player, who won the 1942 U.S. Amateur, was also atremendous representative of the club n the community.

• Tim Rush - PGA Head Professional who took over for Mr. Abbott at TheMemphis CCupon his retirement. Tim taught me the skills of diplomacy; to berespectful and pleasant even in the most extreme situations. /'11always beindebted to him for this lesson.

• Bill "Goose" Munguia - the best promoter and innovative thinker / had evermet. Bill was the PGA National Merchandiser of the Year and won everyTennessee Section award for his years in the section. /Iearned from him thebusiness side of the PGA and attended 2National Conventions with him.

My passion for the PGA of America and loyalty to my members has driven me to approachevery day as an opportunity to exceed the standards of the day before. / strive to set thebest example for my staff and be a good representative of the PGA. / have worked diligentlyto create a vision for my staff that focuses on teamwork and how the parts make the wholesuccessful.

3. Please describe the qualities that separate you as a Professional?

The qualities I possess that separates me as a PGAProfessional are learned characteristicsthat many before me have set as precedent. I am dedicated to living my life in honor of thePGAMembers who taught me the most important life ski/lsI possess. If you were to ask mypeers what sets me apart I think you would hear the following character traits:

• Tireless Work Ethic; a manager who leads by example and sets the pace for all• Team player who sets a vision for the team and motivates all to reach for success• Professional who puts the best interest of others ahead of personal gain• Reputation in the community for professionalism and integrity• Role model for the staff and students• Positive outlook on my life - enthusiasm for the future• Student of the industry - strives to learn and achieve greater knowledge of my role• Willingness to take on tough and/or difficult assignments when no one else will• Dedication to the traditions and history of the game and the PGA of America

4. What is your favorite thing about being a PGAProfessional?

Without question, the opportunity to meet so many different and diverse people over theyears is my most cherished memories of the PGA. I have had the opportunity to travel acrossthe country and use golf as the means to make introductions with so many groups. It'scertainly the internationallanguage, where celebrities and blue collar America alike have acommon bond in the trials and tribulations of their golf game. I have witnessed juniorsmake strides in a sport that doesn't require the athletic prowess necessary in other activitiesas well. Watching the faces of children light up when a golf ball they hit explodes into theair makes the day worthwhile for me. My family and I have also experienced thehumanitarian efforts of the PGA of America. I am proud to be a part of an organizationdedicated to the growth and enjoyment of the game of golf by so many people around theworld

5. Please briefly describe the expectations you have for your staff and youroperation.

We annually set in place a benchmark for the standards expected every day by ourteam. We meet regularly in an open and honest fashion that encourages all membersof the staff to provide input for the success of our operation. We establish bothfinancial objectives and team goals that encompass all aspects of our department. Weencourage every member of out team to be involved in monitoring the progress ofreaching our goals. Attached are the Department Goals as well as our "Rules of Play~a statement that each member of our team pledges to follow.

PGA"THE PROFESSIONAL GOLFERS' ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

honors

Jon E. DePriest, PGAPGA Professional

as a member of

THE QUARTER-CENTURY CLUBBY REASON OF HAVING BEEN A MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATION

AND A PROFESSIONAL GOLFER FOR TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OR MORE

PGA President

October 1, 2009

This Date

IIlJIIBAUGHER•• FINANCIAL

*EMPLOYEE BENEFITS • CONSULTING • FINANCIAL SERVICES

August 26, 20 I0

Dear Mr. Riley,

I am writing this letter to recommend Mr. Jon DePriest as the Gateway Section PGAProfessional of the year.

I have known Jon DePriest since we hired him at Sunset Hills eleven years ago. Duringmy membership at Sunset Hills we have had three Head Golf Professionals. All Threehave done a good job. However, Jon DePriest stands above the others. I have workedwith Jon in my role as Chairman of the Golf Committee, member of the Board ofDirectors and worked very closely with Jon during the two years I served as the Presidentof Sunset Hills Country Club.

Jon ALWAYS carries himself in a professional manner. I have dealt with many golfprofessionals during my career as we provide employee benefit services to more than 20public and private courses in the Metropolitan area. I have met a number of quality headgolf professionals and I believe Jon is at the top of the list. I believe Jon DePriestepitomizes what a Head Golf Professional should be. He provides service that goes waybeyond and above!

Probably the best compliment that I can give Jon is that if I would be given theresponsibility and authority to hire ANY person for the Head Golf Professional/Directorof Golf position, I would, without hesitation, hire Jon DePriest.

If you have any questions or if I could provide any more information about Jon, please donot hesitate to contact me.

Respectfully,

Kerry Baugher, PresidentBaugher Financial & Associates, Inc.

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