EVENT DETAILS
ENTRY FEE: Complimentary for all GBN Members
LOCATION: Orange Country Convention Center Rooms W304 G, & H
GBN University at the Show is a time for GBN members to network and learn from one another. With two full days of education sessions, members will get to learn and grow in areas such as hospitality, merchandising, leadership, and finance.
PDR Credits will be submitted by GBN for each class you attend.
REGISTRATION FORM
To register for education sessions at the Show, please submit the form below to let us know which classes you intend on attending.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
TUESDAY, JANUARY 20
8:00-11:00 AM: Annual Meeting
Annual meeting for GBN Member General Managers, Directors of Golf, Head Golf Professionals. Learn about new and innovative services and events coming to GBN in 2026.
9:30-10:30 AM: Annual Meeting Panel Discussion—Club Governance
Moderated by Patrick Seither with panelists Scott Mahr from The Standard Club, Jim Clay from Old Waverly Golf Club, and more.
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 21
8:30-9:30 AM: The Power of your brand
Moderated by Steve Scott with panelists Drew Glover from Yellowstone Club, Chris Rowe from Whispering Pines Golf Club, Eric Williamson from Charlotte Country Club, and Eric Veilleux from The Bear's Club.
10:00-11:00 AM: Assistant Golf Professional Meeting
Moderated by Spencer Clouatre with panelists Devin Gee from Oakmont Country Club, Tyler Jaramillo from Fenway Golf Club, Matt Cahill from Seminole Golf Club, and Reed Lansinger from Canoe Brook Country Club.
11:30 AM-12:30 PM: Unlocking Member Insights for Success
Moderated by Spencer Clouatre with panelists Troy Spencer from Marietta Country Club, Ryan Skipton from Windsor Club, and Chris Dymek of Manasquan River Golf Club.
1:00-2:00 PM: Mastering Public Speaking
Moderated by Steve Scott with panelists Chris Rowe from Whispering Pines Golf Club and John Mascari from Alpine Country Club.
2:30-3:30 PM: Tech-Enhanced Golf Instruction
Moderated by Oli Stanway with panelists Heather Angell from The Golf Club at Fiddler's Creek and Adam Smith from The Country Club of Virginia.
3:45-4:45 PM: Leaders in the Industry
Moderated by Patrick Seither with panelists Daniel Coughlan from Monterey Peninsula Country Club, Tom Gardner of Bel-Air Country Club, Jim Gormley of Palos Verdes Golf Club, and Bryan Nicholson of Cherry Hills Country Club.
4:45-6:30 PM: Happy Hour
THURSDAY JANUARY 22
8:30-9:30 AM: Enhancing Event Gifting
Moderated by Steve Scott with panelists Jake Pleczkowski from Sankaty Head Golf Club and Taylor Ramiz from Manasquan River Golf Club.
10:00-11:00 AM: Becoming Their Coach
Taught by Andy Hilts
11:30 AM-12:30 PM: Financial Playbook
Taught by Kristen Muranyi
1:00-2:00 PM: Path to General Manager
Moderated by Patrick Seither with panelists Keith Reese from Valhalla Golf Club, Stefan Brunt from Sawgrass Country Club, and Chris Nathlich from White Bear Yacht Club.
2:30-3:30 PM: Smart Inventory and Purchasing Strategies
Moderated by Taylor Ramiz with panelists Dan Guidarelli from Manhattan Woods Golf Club, Charles Beurmann from Cullasaja Club, Jacquie Mooney from Trump National-Charlotte, and Scott Justman from The Landings Golf and Athletic Club.
3:45-4:45 PM: Building the Right Team
Moderated by Spencer Clouatre with panelists Eric Gilliland from Audubon Country Club, AJ Sikula from Sleepy Hollow Country Club, Paul Clivio from Saint Andrews Country Club, and Sean Golden from The Creek.
4:45-6:30 PM: Happy Hour
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