KemperSports Appoints Stewart Koch General Manager of Heron Lakes
KemperSports named Stewart Koch as general manager of Heron Lakes, a 36-hole golf facility located just north of downtown Portland, Ore. With nearly 15 years of industry experience, Koch will oversee the property, including its two Robert Trent Jones Jr. courses, as well as construction of a new clubhouse.
Previously, Koch was head golf professional at Falcon Ridge Golf Course in Lenexa, Kan., for more than two years. While overseeing all areas of golf operation, he was nominated for the Midwest Section PGA Merchandiser of the Year in 2007.
Prior to his employment at Falcon Ridge, Koch served as head golf professional at several premium daily fee and private courses in Colorado. He is in the midst of completing the PGA Certified Professional Program with emphasis in General Management. Koch has been a Class A Member of the PGA of America since September 2002 and was a business education Major at George Mason University.
“Stewart is well prepared for this assignment,” says KemperSports c.e.o. Steve Skinner. “His experience at Falcon Ridge and other properties and involvement in junior golf will prove valuable to our staff and customers at Heron Lakes.”