Our Team


Richard "RJ" Johnson
General Manager
Serving since 2022
757-258-4176


Elizabeth Beebe
Director of Operations
Serving since 2012
757-258-4119
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth was born and raised in Newport News, VA. In 2010, Elizabeth received her Bachelor’s Degree in Advertising with minors in Public Relations and Sociology from Radford University. She has been with ClubCorp since 2012, starting her career as the Private Events Director at Greenbrier Country Club. In 2015 she was promoted to Service Director at Greenbrier Country Club in Chesapeake, VA. In her free time, she enjoys traveling to Canada to visit family.


Priscilla Caldwell, APR
Member Relations Director
Serving since 2019
757-258-4111
About Priscilla
Priscilla has called Williamsburg home since 1985. She is an Accredited Public Relations practitioner (APR), with 20+ years of progressive responsibility, leadership, strategic PR, development, marketing and communications experience for hospitality and tourism, economic development, technology, nonprofits and education. Priscilla has led communications for a chamber of commerce, convention & visitors bureau, a NASA affiliate, advocacy organizations, and educational institutions. Her specialties include external communications, media, and public relations. She has directed public relations for travel, tourism and hospitality, including hotels and resorts in Bermuda, the Caribbean and Williamsburg. Contact Priscilla at Priscilla.Caldwell@clubcorp.com or 757-258-4111.


James Gelfand
Membership Director
Serving since 2022
757-258-4115
About James
An experienced hospitality professional, James has held leadership positions in many luxury resorts and country clubs throughout his career. He brings a solid and successful foundation in operations, food and beverage, catering, special events, and sales and marketing.
"Entrepreneurial in thought and action, creative, resourceful, accountable and reliable," James embodies a servant leadership style and puts his teammates and members first. His mantra of “friendly is free” is apparent in each guest and associate interaction. Strong community engagement is part of James’ DNA, and he will continue that approach in his new role as he looks to grow the membership here at Ford's Colony.


Eric Yeager
Executive Chef
Serving since 2020
757-258-4104


Kristen Collins
Private Events Director
Serving since 2022
757-258-4120


Sean Steffen
Director of Restaurants
Serving since 2022
757-258-4125


Jeremy Hyjek
Director of Golf
Serving since 2017
757-258-4130


Greg Lynch
Head Golf Professional
Serving since 2020
757-258-4132


Matt Frazier
Player Development Professional
Serving since 2020
757-258-4344
About Matt
Before coming to Ford's Colony, Matt was in southeast Georgia coaching golfers of all ages and abilities. Along with teaching, Matt is a certified club fitter. Matt brings extensive experience with launch monitors and enjoys helping the most challenging golfer.


John Marshall
Director of Agronomy
Serving since 2013
About John
John graduated from the University of Maryland with a Bachelors in Turf Management and minor in Landscape Design in 1985. He moved to Virginia Beach after graduation to work at Hell's Point Golf Club. The owner of Hell's Point decided to build another course in 1987, Owls Creek also in Virginia Beach where John oversaw the construction, grow-in, and maintenance until 1994. John eventually moved to Williamsburg in 1994 to work for Legends Golf. He was involved in the construction and grow-in of Stonehouse Golf Club and Royal New Kent Golf Club.John was hired by Carolina Golf Group to oversee the construction and grow-in of Kiskiack Golf Club in Williamsburg in 1997 and worked there as Superintendent until 2007. He then was hired by Boddie-Noell to oversee the construction, grow-in and maintenance of The Club at Viniterra in New Kent County.


Donna Jones
Office Administrator
Serving since 2020
757-258-4100


Gail Turnage
R/Accounting
Serving since 1985
757-258-4100


Katie Simmons
Regional Director of Tournament Sales, ClubCorp
Serving since 2012
571-888-1678