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.
Scott Wackowski- Director of Operations
As Director of Operations for Synergy Golf Course Management, LLC Scott oversees all daily operations for our managed and owned properties with an emphasis on agronomy. His valuable expertise in both agronomy and operations give him a unique understanding of the delicate integration of customer expectations and overall operating budgets. Scott has been able to develop ways to become more creative in golf course maintenance, reducing costs, while still providing superior playing conditions. He has been integral at not only developing these practices in golf course maintenance but has taken the same philosophies and applied it to every facet in the golf operation. His “Status Qua has got to GO” attitude and approach allows him to provide our properties with a fresh perspective to operations.
Scott began his career just outside the Philadelphia area and before venturing across the globe acquired a Turfgrass Science degree from Pennsylvania State University. He has been with Synergy since 2004 and brings a wealth of knowledge in golf course conditioning and operations. Scott has built and managed golf courses in China, Mexico, Pennsylvania, Nevada and Arizona and has worked in diversified climates with numerous turf grass types.
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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