Meet the Team
Discover the friendly faces behind the scenes at Forty Niner. Our dedicated team is committed to providing you with an exceptional experience. From our experienced golf professionals to our courteous restaurant staff, we're here to ensure your visit is memorable.
Wendy Cross
General Manager
What is your favorite part about working at Forty Niner?
It's just a fun and unique Club. The owners are amazing! The trees! The country feel in the middle of the desert. The people. The history.
What is your favorite memory or accomplishment at Forty Niner?
So many! Since I've been here over 25 years, I've seen so many ups and downs. I mean A LOT of ups and downs! As an Assistant Golf Professional in the early days, I would say that getting the "No ladies before 11:00am on Saturdays" rule abolished was a cool thing to do (it was the 1990's for cryin' out loud!). Setting up and running the kiosk in the Park Mall during the holidays to sell golf rounds was a wild success! (Back when people actually still shopped at the Mall!) The Bar @ Forty Niner finally getting built this year after nearly every F&B manager thought it would be awesome! (It is!). So really, seeing the Club become the success that it has is very satisfying. All the wonderful and amazing people I have met and all of the hard working employees along the way have made my Forty Niner journey awesome. What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
GOLF! I always joke that I play Golf and I work. And I love it. Outside of that, you'll find me relaxing at home watching Golf, Dbacks, Raiders, UofA, HGTV, or Reality TV (mostly Real Housewives or Competition Shows). I especially love spending time with my close friends just hanging out, and visiting my family in Reno, Nv. wcross@fortyninercc.com 520.749.4925 EXT. 210
So many! Since I've been here over 25 years, I've seen so many ups and downs. I mean A LOT of ups and downs! As an Assistant Golf Professional in the early days, I would say that getting the "No ladies before 11:00am on Saturdays" rule abolished was a cool thing to do (it was the 1990's for cryin' out loud!). Setting up and running the kiosk in the Park Mall during the holidays to sell golf rounds was a wild success! (Back when people actually still shopped at the Mall!) The Bar @ Forty Niner finally getting built this year after nearly every F&B manager thought it would be awesome! (It is!). So really, seeing the Club become the success that it has is very satisfying. All the wonderful and amazing people I have met and all of the hard working employees along the way have made my Forty Niner journey awesome. What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
GOLF! I always joke that I play Golf and I work. And I love it. Outside of that, you'll find me relaxing at home watching Golf, Dbacks, Raiders, UofA, HGTV, or Reality TV (mostly Real Housewives or Competition Shows). I especially love spending time with my close friends just hanging out, and visiting my family in Reno, Nv. wcross@fortyninercc.com 520.749.4925 EXT. 210
Brian Smith
Director of Food & Beverage
What is your favorite part about working at Forty Niner?
My favorite thing about working at forty niners is the people I get to work with everyday. We have some amazing staff and guests that make work fun and exciting. What is your favorite memory or accomplishment at Forty Niner?
One of my biggest accomplishments is being an ambassador for the UNESCO city of gastronomy. I've been fortunate enough to represent Tucson and the Sonoran desert around the world cooking and sharing the food of Tucson and the surrounding areas. What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
In my free time I enjoy spending time with my girlfriend and with my family. I also enjoy racing cars and go karts. brian@fortyninercc.com 520.749.4925 EXT. 207
My favorite thing about working at forty niners is the people I get to work with everyday. We have some amazing staff and guests that make work fun and exciting. What is your favorite memory or accomplishment at Forty Niner?
One of my biggest accomplishments is being an ambassador for the UNESCO city of gastronomy. I've been fortunate enough to represent Tucson and the Sonoran desert around the world cooking and sharing the food of Tucson and the surrounding areas. What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
In my free time I enjoy spending time with my girlfriend and with my family. I also enjoy racing cars and go karts. brian@fortyninercc.com 520.749.4925 EXT. 207
Casey Polivchak
Director of Golf & Membership
What is your favorite part about working at Forty Niner?
My favorite part about working here is the relationships with the members. We have such a diverse and rich background of people that I feel blessed to be able to work for them. The is truly a special place in the world!
What is your favorite memory or accomplishment at Forty Niner?
My favorite accomplishment is remembered everday I drive in to work. Seeing how much we have brought the Club back from the brink of extinction, gives me a sense of pride! What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
Family time is #1 on my free time list. Down time activities would be golfing, fishing, hiking! caseyp@fortyninercc.com 520.749.4925 EXT. 212
My favorite accomplishment is remembered everday I drive in to work. Seeing how much we have brought the Club back from the brink of extinction, gives me a sense of pride! What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
Family time is #1 on my free time list. Down time activities would be golfing, fishing, hiking! caseyp@fortyninercc.com 520.749.4925 EXT. 212
Alyse Hergenrother
Director of Fitness & Instruction
What is your favorite part about working at Forty Niner?
I love working within the same community in which I live and my kids go to school. What is your favorite memory or accomplishment at Forty Niner?
One of my fondest memories at Forty Niner was training a member who had never worked out before. Witnessing their transformation, both physically and mentally, was truly inspiring. What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
I love travelling, exercising, reading, spending time with my family. ahergenrother@fortyninercc.com 520.850.3805
I love working within the same community in which I live and my kids go to school. What is your favorite memory or accomplishment at Forty Niner?
One of my fondest memories at Forty Niner was training a member who had never worked out before. Witnessing their transformation, both physically and mentally, was truly inspiring. What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
I love travelling, exercising, reading, spending time with my family. ahergenrother@fortyninercc.com 520.850.3805
Chris Peshut
Head Golf Professional
What is your favorite part about working at Forty Niner?
My favorite part of working at Forty Niner is getting to be a part of a community, that, not only welcomed me with open arms but provided me with the opportunity to grow and thrive within the golf world and constantly challenge myself to get to where I am today.
What is your favorite memory or accomplishment at Forty Niner?
I went from playing football in NFL Europe... to 20 plus years of restaurant work leading to management and then ended up in a field I had no experience in. But thru hard work and determination, my biggest accomplishment has been becoming the head pro of this country club. What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
Spending time with my biggest supporter, my Wife, my family and friends, and getting out on the golf course. cpeshut49ercc@gmail.com 520.780.6891
I went from playing football in NFL Europe... to 20 plus years of restaurant work leading to management and then ended up in a field I had no experience in. But thru hard work and determination, my biggest accomplishment has been becoming the head pro of this country club. What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
Spending time with my biggest supporter, my Wife, my family and friends, and getting out on the golf course. cpeshut49ercc@gmail.com 520.780.6891
Chris Klok
Director of Events & Marketing
What is your favorite part about working at Forty Niner?
My favorite part of being apart of the Forty Niner team is creating large scale community events, like our Christmas and Fourth of July events. Additionally I love coordinating peoples weddings! What is your favorite memory or accomplishment at Forty Niner?
My favorite Forty Niner memory was the opening of The Bar @ Forty Niner. Watching people enjoy all the hard work we put into it has been very rewarding. What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
In my spare time I live a pretty active lifestyle. Running, cycling, hiking, kickboxing and of course camping are my happiest times! cklok@fortyninercc.com 520.351.9702
My favorite part of being apart of the Forty Niner team is creating large scale community events, like our Christmas and Fourth of July events. Additionally I love coordinating peoples weddings! What is your favorite memory or accomplishment at Forty Niner?
My favorite Forty Niner memory was the opening of The Bar @ Forty Niner. Watching people enjoy all the hard work we put into it has been very rewarding. What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
In my spare time I live a pretty active lifestyle. Running, cycling, hiking, kickboxing and of course camping are my happiest times! cklok@fortyninercc.com 520.351.9702
James Boge
Superintendent
What is your favorite part about working at Forty Niner?
My favorite part about working at Forty Niner is the opportunity to continually enhance such a beautiful and challenging golf course. What is your favorite memory or accomplishment at Forty Niner?
I'm incredibly proud of the team we've built here at Forty Niner. Their passion and commitment to excellence are inspiring. Together, we've created a course that not only challenges golfers but also enhances the beauty of our community. What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
When I'm not tending to the course, I love spending quality time with my family. We enjoy fishing, and camping. It's a great way to relax and appreciate nature's beauty. jboge@fortyninercc.com 520.749.9384
My favorite part about working at Forty Niner is the opportunity to continually enhance such a beautiful and challenging golf course. What is your favorite memory or accomplishment at Forty Niner?
I'm incredibly proud of the team we've built here at Forty Niner. Their passion and commitment to excellence are inspiring. Together, we've created a course that not only challenges golfers but also enhances the beauty of our community. What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
When I'm not tending to the course, I love spending quality time with my family. We enjoy fishing, and camping. It's a great way to relax and appreciate nature's beauty. jboge@fortyninercc.com 520.749.9384
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