Our Team
Josh Anderson
General Manager
Serving since 2019
704-243-2433 ext. 6825
About Josh
Josh comes to us from the Country Club of Winter Haven, located in Winter Haven, Florida, where he compiled an impressive record of improvements in member satisfaction, quality of the overall experience and bottom-line results. Josh is a Class A PGA Professional who has built on his solid foundation in golf operations to gain strong experience in every facet of private club operations.
Damon Mains
Membership Director
Serving since 2021
704-243-2433 ext. 6831
Jill McCarthy
Member Experience Manager
Serving since 2022
704-243-2433 ext. 6832
Arizona Webb
Member Experience Coordinator
Serving since 2022
Kate Grady
Marketing & Communications Director
Serving since 2020
About Kate
Kate is originally from the Midwest. She graduated from High Point University with a degree in marketing. She enjoys painting in her free time and spending time with friends and family!
David Gordon
Food & Beverage Director
Serving since 2019
704-243-2433 ext. 6830
Sheila White
Assistant Food Service Director
Serving since 2012
704-243-2433 ext. 6827
About Sheila
Sheila was born and raised in Hilton Head, South Carolina until she moved in 2011. She has worked at numerous Country Clubs on the coast and started with us at Firethorne in 2012. Sheila began her career as a Dining Room Server, and has since been promoted to Dining Room Manager. She also has expertise in bartending, banquets, and in the kitchen. Sheila has been noted as one of our biggest team players and is truly loved by all of our Members and staff. When she has free time, you can find her with her 3 daughters and spoiling her 3 grandchildren who call her “MiMa”, or decorating her new home that she closed on in November. Sheila is a very important part of our team, and is looking forward to continue building long lasting relationships and enriching lives here at the Club.sheila.white@clubcorp.com
Mateo Huerta
Executive Chef
Serving since 2022
704-243-2433 ext. 6833
704-243-2433 ext. 6833
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Donny Lee
Director of Instruction
Serving since 2020
Bethany Abshire
Regional Tournament Director / Event Sales Director
Serving since 2020
704-243-2433 ext. 6826
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Aubrey Kutz
Private Events Coordinator
Serving since 2022
704-243-2433 ext. 6886
Rick Gay
Golf Professional
Serving since 2021
Drew McRorie
Golf Course Superintendent
Serving since 2021
Wade Liles
Head Tennis Professional
Serving since 1999
704-843-5344
About Wade
Wade has been a part of the Firethorne Management team since 1999. He was once ranked 8th in the nation in doubles at Methodist University. Currently, he is a USTA high performance coach and certified P-1 with the USPTA. When Wade is not on the court, you’ll find him spending time with his wife and 2 kids, enjoying Panthers football, and grilling when the weather is nice.wade.liles@clubcorp.com
Danielle McGill
Fitness Instructor
Serving since 2022
Karen Soto
Office Manager
Serving since 2022
704-243-2433 ext. 6829