Our Team
Jessie A. Walker, PGA
General Manager
Serving since 2023
631-474-9200
About Jessie A.
Jessie is an accomplished professional who joined Invited in 2019, bringing a rich background in Golf and General Management. Hailing from Western Kentucky, he has left his mark on some of the world’s top 100 golf clubs, including the prestigious Grand Cypress Resort in Orlando, Florida, and the renowned Pebble Beach Company in California. With a remarkable talent for leadership, Jessie has successfully transformed his last two clubs from significant losses to profitability in under 18 months. His unwavering dedication to customer service and guest satisfaction has been a driving force behind these achievements.
In 2019, Jessie assumed the role of General Manager at Wind Watch Golf and Country Club, later transitioning to Willow Creek Golf and Country Club in 2023.
Before his golf and Club management career, Jessie pursued a Music Education degree at Murray State University. Following his education, he served the nation for 20 years in the US Army.
Jessie’s commitment to golf is evident through his PGA membership since 2008 and his attainment of PGA Certified General Manager, Golf Operations, and Instruction Certifications in 2009. He has been recognized with nominations to the prestigious Top 100 Teachers in America twice. He was honored as the runner-up for Teacher of the Year for the Southern California Section of the PGA in 2010.
Michele Jaffie
Member Relations Coordinator
Serving since 2018
631-590-8872
About Michele
Michele started at Willow Creek in August, 2018. While she's never played golf in her life, she fell in love with the "workplace". Michele is currently the Member Relations Coordinator, the Private Events Coordinator, and she takes care of all communications. A lifelong dancer, Michele enjoys teaching dance and watching her daughters perform, in addition to spending time with her family!
Maddie Miles
Event Sales Director
Serving since 2021
631-236-9125
About Maddie
Maddie grew up in Chapel Hill, North Carolina and moved to Long Island, NY in October 2020. She has a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of North Carolina Wilmington in Recreation, Sports Leadership and Tourism Management. Maddie has experience in event planning and management, hotel and catering sales, and youth activities onboard a cruise ship as well as a beachfront resort. She looks forward to ensuring your next event at Willow Creek Golf & Country Club is a great success!
Tom Walter
Food and Beverage Director
Serving since 2022
631-791-4129
Austin Holloway
Executive Chef
Serving since 2022
About Austin
Austin was born and raised on Long Island. Growing up in a large Italian family, they spent much of their time playing golf and cooking. He chose to attend the Culinary Institute of America, following in his uncle's footsteps. Before becoming the Executive Chef at Willow Creek he worked with many great chefs, including working alongside Tom Colicchio and Marco Canora to host a dinner at Topping Rose House in the Hamptons. He also represented the Trump National Club in the Hudson Valley by cooking a dinner at the James Beard House. Austin received his first executive chef position after moving west to Moab, Utah. He is an avid golfer and loves to sharing his knowledge of culinary expertise and creativity through my passion for cooking.
Kyle Rogers
Golf Course Superintendent
Serving since 2018
About Kyle
Kyle was born and raised in upstate NewYork in Canandaigua part of the Finger Lakes region. He studied turf management in Colorado and North Carolina. For the last 12 years he has supervised golf courses in Westchester and Long Island. He enjoys living on Long Island with his wife Carolyn and his daughter Francesca (4).
Mitchell Fiorentino
Golf Shop Manager
Serving since 2011
631-791-4132
About Mitchell
Mitchell was born and raised in Port Jeff, New York. He graduated from the University of Stony Brook with a degree in Economics. Mitchell started at Willow Creek in 2011 as an outside services employee advancing to the golf shop, and his current Golf Shop Manager Position. Mitchell looks forward to ensuring your outing runs smoothly. He also loves teaching golf and enjoys helping others lower their scores.