Synergy Personal Bios
Tom Frost- President
Tom Frost serves as President of Synergy Golf Course Management, LLC and is partner in Synergy Golf Partners, LLC. His experience includes over 30 years in golf operations and management of multiple facilities in all segments. Prior to forming Synergy, Tom managed a portfolio that included over 50 golf courses, 2000 employees and $150 million dollars in annual revenues. He has operational experience across all segemnts and markets across the United States. Throughout his career Tom has overseen in excess of $40 million dollars in golf course related capital improvements and has been involved in over $60 million dollars in acquisitions. This unparalleled background as an operator provides a unique opportunity for clients to improve their planning, overall golf operations or operations oversight. Additionally, having worked for major financial institutions such as Credit Suisse and Bank of America, Tom has become one of the most respected industry resources for REO, bankruptcy, and foreclosures in the country.
A strong supporter of junior golf Tom helped start the nationally recognized Long Beach Junior Golf Program for the City of Long Beach. He also played a key role in the leasing of the Maggie Hathaway Golf Course in South Central Los Angeles to the Western States Golf Association to develop inner city junior programs. Tom is also a founding member of the Board of Trustees for the First Tee of Northern Nevada and serves of the Board of the California Golf Course Owners Association and the Los Angeles County Junior Golf Foundation.
Tom spent 19 years with American Golf Corporation where he rose from the position of starter to Senior Vice President/Regional Operating Executive. His portfolio alone was one of the nation's single largest golf operations. Today Tom is considered one of the most knowledgeable resources in the country concerning operational productivity and overall golf operations across all segments.
Bill Nauroth-DIrector of Agronomy
A graduate of South Dakota State University Bill shares over 25 years of experience in all facets of maintenance and construction with the Synergy team. A Class A Superintendent for the past 20 years, Bill has experience in turf maintenance across all segments of operations. Throughout his career, Bill has been praised for maintaining the highest standards of turf quality and course conditions including being involved in the preparation and maintenance for PGA, LPGA, and USGA events. Bill has established himself as one of the industry leaders in developing detailed maintenance plans and budgets that meet both the needs of the ownership and the market.
Bill has constructed and gown-in several new courses and has been responsible for overseeing the construction of clubhouses, maintenance facilities and other golf course structures. This experience provides Synergy's clients with the necessary expertise to manage all levels of capital projects.
His reputation the industry has allowed him to recruit some of the finest superintendents in the industry that display the leadership skills needed in today's environment. Bill's commitment and desire to apply fundamental agronomy with sound business concepts, plus lots of common sense, creates one of the most resourceful agronomic teams in the industry.
Steve Cozzetto-Director of Food and Beverage
Steve Cozzetto oversees all Synergy's food and beverage operations for public and private clubs. His extensive background in the food and beverage industry gives him unique insights on how to improve quality and bottom line performance of all food and beverage outlets. Steve also brings experience as an operator that provides a key perspective on the integration of the food and beverage business into daily golf and club operations. His insights and experience produce along with implementation of better controls and sales training produce better margins and profitability for Synergy's clients.
Steve's background includes serving as the Regional Food and Beverage Director for American Golf from 1992-2001 where in his first year he was responsible for an increase in catering sales in excess of 30%. His responsibilities included over 100 golf courses in the United States, United Kingdom, and Japan. Prior to that Steve held the position of Vice President of Operations for Sea Galley Stores, Inc.
Heidi Yates- Corporate Controller
Heidi Yates was appointed Corporate Controller for Synergy Golf Partners, LLC in June of 2007. Heidi oversees the accounting and Human Resource functions for Synergy’s golf and real estate portfolios. She brings 23 years of experience in hotel, gaming, ski and golf financial management with her. She has been responsible for over $35 million in operational capital expenditures and has been involved with the team management of over $2 billion in hotel and gaming related new construction. She has likewise been accountable for operational budgets of $300 million plus.
Prior to her appointment at Synergy, Ms. Yates held the position of Resorts Controller at JC Resorts in San Diego, California with similar positions with Vail Resorts, Inc., the Venetian Casino Resort, and the Monte Carlo Resort and Casino.
Ms. Yates is a member of Hospitality Finance and Technology Professionals and the National Association of Professional Women.
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