Our Team
Derron Deraney
General Manager
Serving since 2017
478-743-1495
About Derron
Derron, a Georgia native, graduated from Georgia State University and Johnson & Wales University with 30 plus years' experience in the hospitality industry. Over the years he has managed many private clubs, including exclusive equity and non-equity clubs throughout the Southeast. He is a trained culinarian with a passion for great food served with genuine hospitality.
Chad Smith
Food & Beverage Director & Executive Chef
Serving since 2017
478-974-0974 ext. 4
About Chad
After attending the University of South Carolina and graduating from the Culinary Institute of Charleston, Chad moved to Forsyth, GA, in 2013. He joined the team at local hotspot Grits Cafe for 4 years, where he became Sous Chef. In March of 2017, he joined the team at River Forest as acting Head Chef and Food and Beverage Director. He also coordinates private events associated with this location.
Brett Rucker
Head of Golf Operations
Serving since 2015
478-743-1495 ext. 1
About Brett
A native of Byron, Georgia just 25 miles south of Macon. Graduate of the University of Georgia with a BA in History. Also played baseball for a couple of years at Shorter University. Outside of golf, an avid fan of Georgia football and Braves baseball. Self-proclaimed Bourbon aficionado. Believes that golf is a game for life and that everyone possesses the skills to play it. Prior to coming to Healy Point, he worked for Tommy Wood, PGA for 4 years at Waterford Golf Club in Bonaire, GA, and was the assistant to Derek Lafferty, PGA at River Forest for 5 years. Proud father to daughter Peyton and son Brandt.