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CORPORATE TEAM

MGM operates as a boutique firm - by design!

Our founding values are implemented across the company on a “hands-on” basis, with our corporate structure providing the necessary skills to maximize your success. Operating under an agile business model, you can be assured of a flexible and scalable approach that meets specific needs, without being subjected to the high overhead costs or unwanted additions of larger over-inflated organizations.

CAMERON MACKELLAR

President

Under the strategic leadership of Cameron, MGM continues to experience unprecedented growth and recognition. With 20+ years experience in international real estate, golf course and hospitality management, he specializes in brokerage, residential development, golf course design/construction, and operational management services. Since, 2008, he has been instrumental in development projects throughout Asia-Pacific, EMEA, and South America, and holds memberships with the USGA, NGCOA, GCSA, AIA, and USGBC.

RICK RIDDLE

Vice President Operations

Mr. Riddle is a golf industry icon in the golf course management and operations sector, having held the Regional Vice President role with ClubCorp throughout North America. Regarded by industry peers as a performance-driven executive, Rick has experienced all aspects of club, course and hospitality management for more than 27 years, including Rainmakers Resort and Club, designed by Robert Trent Jones II and currently ranked as the #1 Golf Course in New Mexico and #32 Residential Golf Course in the US by Golfweek.

TROY HOOPER

Vice President Hospitality

Troy has 22+ years of specialty hospitality and golf management experience, leading our hospitality services with an extensive breadth of industry knowledge and expertise. He has built new marketing concepts, re-designed branding for existing restaurants, and managed world-class venues across North America and South America. His passion for the industry has resulted in engagement with iconic brands such as Vail Resorts, Hilton and TPC Golf Clubs, as well as luxury resorts in the Caribbean and private equity membership clubs.

JEFF WOOD

Vice President Finance

Jeff's has forged a 20+ year career in accounting, finance and public healthcare with the University of Michigan. He was the founder of the Shooters Amateur Golf Tour in Michigan which completed more than 300 tournaments and established 600 members. As an avid golfer, Jeff currently manages the MacKellar Golf Design finances and sits on the Board of Directors for the University of Michigan’s Mott Golf Foundation - receiving more than $1.6M annually to benefit the university’s Mott’s children’s hospital charities.

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ANDY ASSELIN

National Operations Director - USA

A seasoned executive with 30+ years of financial analysis, budgeting, strategic planning, customer service and branding for casino/ hotel and hospitality venues globally.

JEREMY RINGER

Director Architecture / Course Design

Jeremy adopts a minimalistic design approach, ensuring the natural landscape permeates through the final design and sustainable strategies reduce construction costs.

CALVIN SYLVA

Director of Global Construction

Calvin has accumulated more than 30 years of experience as a golf course construction and shaping expert delivering 40+ courses across Europe, North America and APAC regions.

CHARLENE THOMSON

Director Operations - South Africa

Charlene has 6+ years of golf experience and 20+ years of local business experience to ensure a unique local approach is developed for MGM clients that seek operational success.

FRANJO BLAZEVIC

Director Operations - Asia-Pacific

Franjo has spent more than 20+ years in the international sports and leisure sector. His specialist knowledge in the broader SE Asian business market ensures our clients are well-positioned to embrace latest industry trends.

VICTORIA ILES

Director of Marketing / HR

Victoria spent the majority of her career in the auto industry, leading National sales and marketing teams for Shell Oil Co. and Chrysler prior to he joining the golf, hospitality and leisure industry in 2015.

Scott Buie

Snr. Director Event Management

Scott's 20+ year career began in local radio where he focused on media planning, placement and corporate sales before transitioning into golf event management and corporate sponsorship sales in 2008.