Meet The Team
Kevin Marshall
General Manager
Serving since 2021
Eric Gray, PGA
Membership Director
Serving since 2020
916-775-7814
About Eric
Eric Gray was born and raised in Klamath Falls, OR. He then went on to attend college at Oregon State University where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Marketing.Eric is a PGA Member with 20+ years of golf industry experience. His employment history includes such esteemed establishments as Nike, Bandon Dunes Golf Resort, The Pebble Beach Company, and Travis Mathew Apparel. His passion for people, connecting, and the game of golf has led him to his role here as the Membership Director at Granite Bay Golf Club.Eric currently lives in Roseville, CA with his high school sweetheart Christina, and their 1.5-year-old daughter, Emma Grace. When he is not at the club you can find Eric at home spending quality time with his family or most certainly on a golf course somewhere, as he loves to travel the globe.
Farryl O'Dor
Member Experience Director
Serving since 2019
William Graber
Event Sales Director
Serving since 1999
916-274-7637
About William
I am the private events director here at Granite Bay and have held that position since 1999. Prior to that, I was the PED for four years at the University Club atop Symphony Towers in San Diego. I am also a West Coast Regional PED Field Specialist and currently working on the National Private Event Task Force. I worked for Marriott Hotel and Resorts for 13 years in various food & beverage positions before coming to Invited in 1995. My loving wife, Coleen, and I have two boys, Steven and Brian.It would be my pleasure to assist you in any way with corporate, social or tournament events here at Granite Bay where our “over-the-top” service and “can-do attitudes” are evident in everything we do.
Kelle Collier
Event Sales Director
Serving since 2015
916-274-7636
About Kelle
Kelle was born and raised in Northern California and moved to the Sacramento area in 2000 to attend California State University, Sacramento where she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Apparel Marketing and Design. She went on to study the art of Wedding Consulting at California State University, East Bay in 2005 and has been working in the wedding and events industry ever since! Kelle’s career with Invited began in 2015 at Granite Bay and in 2016 was inducted into The President’s Club. With over 17 years in the industry, Kelle has planned everything from small intimate social events to large lavish over the top weddings and everything in between.Kelle enjoys spending time with friends and family attending local events. She loves to garden, travel and hopes to one day be a contestant on The Amazing Race. She is a fanatic about the San Francisco 49ers & Giants and has an obsession with all things design related.
Meredith Lobeck
Director of Player Development
Serving since 2018
About Meredith
Meredith Lobeck is one of just 220 females to be members of both the PGA and LPGA. She golfed for the University of Kentucky and played on the Players West Golf and Futures Tours. She believes that the most important part of her coaching is developing a relationship with each student and achieving his or her golfing goals.
Michael Nicoletti
Head Golf Professional, PGA
Serving since 2019
916-462-9263
About Michael
Michael was an All-Conference Player on the Men’s Golf Team and an ’05-‘06 Team Co-Captain at Santa Clara University. He then went on to pursue a career playing professionally as a member of the Adams Tour, NGA Hooters Tour and Canadian Tour. Michael’s career in professional golf includes time at Bay Oaks Country Club in Texas.
Kyle Butterfield, PGA
Golf Professional
Serving since 2023
About Kyle
Kyle Butterfield has been a PGA professional since 2020 and previously was the Head Golf Professional at Morgan Creek Golf Club. He currently lives in Sacramento with his fiancee, Lauren, and their dog, Georgia. Both he and Lauren grew up in the Roseville area, and when Kyle is not on the golf course, they enjoy exploring the outdoors through hiking. Kyle is thrilled to meet the Members of the Club and looks forward to assisting them in improving their game!
Daniel Spaite
First Assistant Golf Professional
Serving since 2023
About Daniel
Daniel Spaite came to Granite Bay after serving as the head golf professional at Cold Springs Golf and Country Club in Placerville for the last two years. He and his wife, Hannah, live in East Sacramento, near McKinley Park, with their one-year-old, Callaway (yes, like the golf brand, Hannah picked it!). Daniel got started in the industry as a High School Golf Coach while serving as a Youth Pastor in Visalia, California, before heading to Minnesota for two years where he worked at Braemar Golf Course in Edina. He is enjoying Granite Bay and meeting the Members. Please say hi, he would love to get to know you!
Matt Dillon
Golf Course Superintendent
Serving since 2007
916-791-5862
916-791-5862
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About Matt
I have been a golf course superintendent for more than 30 years in the Sacramento Valley and Foothill region. I have been a superintendent at local Invited properties for 10 years and at Granite Bay since November of 2007. I enjoy the challenges presented by this unique course and welcome all comments and suggestions from our Members.
Ryan Toms
Food & Beverage Director
Serving since 2018
About Ryan
Ryan is a native to Northern California, born in the bay area and raised in Rocklin, California. After working throughout high school in a small town restaurant, Ryan captured his passion for food by attending the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco.Upon graduation, he took a position at The Kitchen Restaurant in Sacramento where he honed his culinary skills on stage and discovered his enthusiasm interacting with guests.After leaving the Kitchen Restaurant, he worked as a bartender and server at a location that allowed him to marry all the best of his kitchen knowledge with his interpersonal skills to create the customer experience he is so devoted to. Since then, he has had the opportunity to pursue his Food and Beverage career as a Manager at various local restaurants and is excited to bring his knowledge and affection for the dining experience to Granite Bay Golf Club.When not working, Ryan is spending time with his wife and new son Finnley, he loves golf, the SF Giants ...
Walid Wasef
MacKenzie Grille Manager
Serving since 2024
916-791-5493
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Sean Geary
Tilly's Pub Manager
Serving since 2024
916-791-6571
916-791-6571
Contact MeJordan Davis
Executive Chef
Serving since 2023
About Jordan
Davis has been working in the culinary industry for 25 years in some of the most renowned kitchens, including that of "Top Chef" alum Kevin Gillespie's Woodfire Grill in Atlanta and Boulevard in San Francisco, a James Beard Award winner. He oversaw the gourmet market and catering program for Selland's Market-Cafe in El Dorado Hills and has spent the last eight years leading multi-unit culinary operations for Hakkasan and celebrity chef Brian Malarkey with locations in San Diego, Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Austin, Texas.
Now, Davis moved back to the Sacramento Area with his wife Jaymee and two children, Amelia and Eden, and is bringing his vast culinary talents to Granite Bay Golf Club!
Melinda Schwartz
Office Administrator
Serving since 2024
916-462-9260