Kyle Draper has been selected as the new General Manager for The Country Club at DC Ranch

Kyle Draper has returned to the team at The Country Club at DC Ranch as their new General Manager. Draper had served as the Club’s clubhouse manager for 6 years prior to his appointment as the general manager/coo at Tucson Country Club. Now he is back in the saddle at The Ranch ready to take on what is needed to continue making The Country Club at DC Ranch Scottsdale’s premier lifestyle and family country club. 

Hundreds of applications were submitted to the search firm of Kopplin & Kuebler for the position. At the end of the day, “Kyle’s strong food and beverage experience and training was the most important factor for us here at The Club” Janet Pennewell, The Club President said. “The Country Club at DC Ranch prides itself on its casual, friendly atmosphere and, as such, the food and beverage operation is very important to our members. We also knew that Kyle was known, liked and respected by our members from the years he spent here as assistant manager under Paul Skelton’s leadership. And finally, we loved that Kyle has a great working relationship with Dick Hyland, our outstanding Director of Golf. We are confident that Kyle will continue to build on what is already an outstanding Club and continue to deliver the best possible experience for the Club’s members. ”

Kyle was born and raised in Redmond, WA and brings a background of over fifteen years of hospitality management experience to this position, most of which have been focused in the private club sector. Kyle attended UNLV in Las Vegas, Nevada where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Hotel Administration with a focus in club management. During his time in Las Vegas, Kyle worked for various resorts, including Caesars Palace and Mandalay Bay.

Kyle is dedicated to the Club Management field and is an active member of the Club Managers Association of America (CMAA). He earned his Certified Club Manager (CCM) designation in 2010. Kyle is a proud husband to his wife Toniann, and loving father to his son Derek and daughter Kyla.

For more information, visit www.ccdcranch.com or call 480.342.7246.