Our People
Jeffrey Goldworn
General Manager
Serving since 1993
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About Jeffrey
Jeff Goldworn is originally from Miami, FL. He graduated from Florida State University with a BS in Hospitality Administration. His past experience has included management with the Boca Raton hotel and Resort, where he was Maître d'Hôtel managing a staff of 50 employees in the Patio/Cathedral Dining Room, and Ritz Carlton Hotel, where he was Banquet Director and then Manager of the Gourmet dining room, which received the Mobil 5 Star award during his tenure. At Buckhead Life Restaurant Group, he was opening General Manager of Pricci Restaurant.His tenure with Invited for the past 23 years has included the following roles: Director of Operation for Buckhead Club, General Manager for Bankers Club in Cincinnati, General Manager for Buckhead Club and managing the move of the Club's current location to a new facility. Served in the capacity as Regional Manager over five clubs. Jeff has also served on Invited's National Beverage & Accounting committees. He has also been the recipient of...
Samantha Barton
Membership Director
Serving since 2019
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About Samantha
Samantha Cannon was born in Marietta, GA. She attended Milligan College in Johnson City, TN and received a B.S. in Business Administration with a Minor in Marketing and Management. While at school, she played soccer for all four years. Prior to joining the Buckhead Club, Samantha was a Group Sales Manager at Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead.
Christi Welsh
Event Sales Director
Serving since 2013
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About Christi
Christi Welsh has been with the Buckhead Club since 2013. Prior to coming to the Club as a Private Event Director, she was a Sr. Account Executive at Global Event Partners, President of Atlanta Classic Homes for Special Events, and a meeting planner for the American Cancer Society.
Belle Jones
Member Experience Director
Serving since 2022
About Belle
Belle Jones is a Georgia peach born and raised. She attended Kennesaw State University where she received a B.S. in Public Relations, and in May of 2022 she earned her M.A. in New Emerging Media from the University of Georgia’s Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication. Belle is passionate about focusing on, maintaining, and fostering interpersonal relationships.
When she’s not at the office, you can find her exploring the city, spending time with family and friends, or with her nose deep in a book.
Melissa Mullins
Assistant Food & Beverage Director
Serving since 2022
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About Melissa
Melissa Mullins joined the Buckhead Club family in 2019, after relocating. Prior to joining the club, she was employed with WVU St. Joseph’s Hospital in Buckhannon, WV. Melissa earned her Associates Degree in Business Administration. When she is not assisting members, you can find her exploring Atlanta and spending time with her family.
Daniel Andre
Executive Chef
Serving since 2010
About Daniel
Born and raised in France in the Northwest side of Paris near Versailles, Daniel started his culinary career as a graduate of Ecole Hoteliere de Paris, where he learned classic French cooking techniques. Daniel then trained at the restaurant Ledoyen on the famous Avenues des Champs Elysees, spent a year in the military service and then went on to Restaurant Les Trois Marches in Versailles with Three Star Michelin Chef Gerard Vie. Chef Vie then sent Daniel to the beautiful bounty islands of Bermuda.Daniel decided he needed a big move, and in 1989, he came to the United States and spent seven years with the Ritz Carlton Hotel Company including the Ritz Carlton Atlanta, Ritz Carlton Huntington in Pasadena, and then the Ritz Carlton Buckhead. After the Ritz Carlton, Daniel was the Executive Chef at Atlanta National Golf Club for more than three years. He has been at Buckhead Club for seven years. Daniel is happily married with two lovely daughters.
Miguel Diaz
Food & Beverage Director
Serving since 2002
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About Miguel
Miguel Diaz joined Buckhead Club in 2002 as Food & Beverage Director. Prior to joining the Invited family, he served as the Resort Manager of the Playa Las Americas, Tenerife in the Canary Islands. During his tenure with Invited, he has been the recipient of the Rising Star Award in 2006, The Invited Front of the House Team of Excellence in 2008 and again in 2009 and the Invited SuperStar Award in 2011.
Teresa Atencio
Office Manager
Serving since 1989
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About Teresa
Teresa Atencio graduated from Indiana University with a degree in Business Administration. Teresa has been with ClubCorp since 1989, beginning first at the West Lake Club in Houston, TX as a Pro Shop Manager. She joined the team at the Buckhead Club in 2011 as the Office Administrator. She was awarded the ClubCorp Rising Star Award in 2015. Teresa is happily married, and they have two lovely sons and a granddaughter.
Jon Robertson
Membership Director
Serving since 2022
About Jon
Hi! My name is Jon Robertson, and I am very excited to join the ClubCorp City Club Team as a Membership Director. Before accepting this position, I worked for the College Football Hall of Fame, Atlanta Falcons, and Nashville Predators. I am a proud Georgia Southern graduate and have been residing in Roswell as of May. I am a people person who enjoys conversation and prides myself in being able to connect with anyone. As someone who enjoys the outdoors, you can usually find me hiking, camping, golfing, or taking my dog on long walks in my spare time. Also, I am a passionate sports fan who enjoys going to games and watching on TV as well. I am a die-hard Philly sports fan and root for all Philadelphia teams except for the Phillies. GO Braves! I look forward to getting to know all my new teammates at the Buckhead Club and cannot wait to get started!