Our Team

Carla Dorland graduated from the Event Management program at Seneca College and has put her education to good use at the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPAO), planning their seminars, receptions and other events; then at a small conference firm downtown Toronto managing all aspects of their Conference Administration department. 

Now she brings that experience to Deer Creek where she is the Special Events Manager.  She has experience working with venues and event planning across North America!  Carla takes pride in making customers happy by taking the time and effort to make each event perfect and successful.   Carla is a happily married mommy of two rambunctious beagle boys, who loves to golf, play lacrosse, go snowmobiling and teach downhill skiing.

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Danielle Fiorino has been working in the event planning industry for the last four years and is currently finishing her degree in Marketing Management. She started her event planning career with Compass Group Canada at the Toronto Rogers Centre, coordinating all the premium suites & private functions. She then switched to a small conference firm where she handled their national conferences, special events, meetings, courses & galas. She assisted the event manager with their larger events, ranging from 100 – 3000 attendees.

Now she brings her experience & love for planning to Deer Creek Golf & Banquet Facility Event’s team and uses her knowledge of hospitality, budgeting & planning to make sure that every event is successful!

In Danielle’s spare time, she enjoys seeing her family, planning her wedding & shopping for her new home.

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Amanda Gordon, graduate of Business Sales, has been involved in the hospitality industry for over a decade. After almost six years in the catering department at the prestigious Granite Club in Toronto, Amanda made the move to Durham and brought her experience, skills, knowledge and love for event planning to the Events Team at Deer Creek Golf & Banquet Facility.
Whether the event is business or social, Amanda will be there every step of the way to ensure the event is executed perfectly.

“Seeing clients happy with their successful event is an amazing feeling.”

In Amanda’s spare time she is a mommy to a beautiful little boy and is happily married! She enjoys traveling and most especially planning events for family and friends.

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Dan has been a part of the team at Glen Cedars since 1990. As our Golf Manager he oversees the day-to-day operations of the clubhouse and golf staff. Having been in the industry for 19 years, Dan most enjoys his interaction with the members and customers on a daily basis.

Stacey has been a part of Glen Cedars Golf Club since April of 1997. Currently entering her seventh season as Tournament Coordinator, you may still find her behind the bar, on the course or helping out in the kitchen. With a keen ability to multi-task, Stacey continues to oversee the Food & Beverage aspect of the company, manage our staff and oversee our tournament food preparation.

Bev joined the team at Glen Cedars in the spring of 1987. She oversees all department heads, and is responsible for the day-to-day operation of Glen Cedars. In her spare time Bev enjoys golfing, curling, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.

Award Winning Teaching Professional

When you meet David Hartmann it will not take you long to realize that this Class “A” CPGA Golf Professional is a great sportsman and a natural motivational teacher. David makes his students feel energized and entertained to help them become more receptive to learn.

As Director of Instruction with The Deer Creek Academy, David brings 18 years experience as a CPGA professional. His teaching career began in Toronto at Donalda Country Club where he spent 10 seasons before moving onto Cardinal Golf Club and then finally to Vienna Austria in Europe at the prestigious Colony Golf Club for 3 seasons as Head Teaching Professional.

This two-time “Junior Teacher of The Year” teaches golf lessons all year round.

David and his team of Golf Professionals at The Deer Creek Academy simplify the golf swing, which allows students to achieve their goals, turning this challenging game into something truly enjoyable.

Cameron has been a member of the Canadian Professional Golfers’ Association for just under ten years and has worked within the golf industry, in numerous and various capacities, for eighteen years.  With experience working at both private and public facilities, and, having worked with and for numerous class ‘A’ professionals, Cameron has taken these experiences to develop his own unique instruction style. 

Thus, it is Cameron’s belief that an instructor must provide an engaging and safe environment for the student/client to learn within and the student/client must take the responsibility to learn the aspects of the game to the best of their ability.  Stressing the key fundamentals associated with the biomechanics of the sport and linking these concepts to the actual ‘playing’ aspects of the game it is Cameron’s hope that he can challenge the student/client to reach their highest potential by fostering and encouraging the learning process.    

Cameron has a Marketing Diploma from Centennial College and a Bachelor of Environmental Studies (BES with Honours) degree from York University.

Bobby joins the Deer Creek team of established Professionals as the Assistant Manager and Golf Instructor at The Deer Creek Academy. Bobby was born and raised in Niagara Falls and has spent most of his golf career at a well established semi-private facility.

Bobby turned professional at the age of 20 and has had a very successful golf career so far. Some of his highlights include:  representing Canada in Scotland at the World Jr. Golf Cup in 1997, 1st place Ontario Jr. Better Ball in 1999, 1st place Ontario Jr. Champion of Champions in 2000, 1st place Ontario College Athletic Association provincial championships in 2002 and also won two Professional events in 2004. Bobby is an accomplished golf instructor having taught many individual lessons as well as numerous golf clinics. Bobby has spent countless hours attending Seminars furthering his knowledge of the golf swing as well as completing all CPGA Instructional workshops. Also Bobby has completed Ping Fitting seminars in Phoenix and Callaway seminars in Carlsbad, CA and is a certified Ping and Callaway Club Fitting specialist. Bobby has graduated from the Professional Golf Management program while attending Niagara College.

The Deer Creek Academy has been Bobby’s home for the past two seasons and is looking forward to another season in 2009. He would be honored to assist you with any of your golfing needs and looks forward to a great 2009 golf season.

Robert is the newest CPGA Golf Professional on staff at the Academy and is very excited to begin his professional career working under a great team of golf professionals.

This is Robert's fifth season working at the Academy and second full season as a golf professional. Robert turned professional in 2007 at the age of 21 and has been playing the game since 2000. Before turning pro, Robert played in many golf tournaments on both the CJGA Junior Tour and the Golf Town Amateur Tour. Robert has assisted in the Junior Golf Camps here at the Academy the past three seasons, as well as assisting in many clinics and golf  schools. He as also taught private lessons for people of all ages and skill levels.

Robert graduated with honours from the Professional Golf Management Business Administration program at Durham College in early 2007, and learned a great deal about the game and from a number of CPGA Golf Professionals.

Robert is excited to continue his education through the CPGA and looks forward to the great opportunity he has as the Deer Creek Academy.