Our Team

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Jeff was born and raised in Milwaukee. He is a graduate of Marquette School of Business. When away from work, he enjoys spending time with his family making memories. He is a first-degree black belt in Hapkido, and martial arts is a passion that he delights in with his children. He enjoys the challenges of his current position and looks forward to the bright future here.

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Joe resides in Wauwatosa, with his wife Marilyn and three children, Cameron, Cole, and Violet. When Joe is not working, you can find him exercising or walking his yellow lab Stuart on the Oak Leaf and Hank Aaron trails near his home. He enjoys being outside with his children and fishing with his sons, especially at his parents’ cottage near Shawno, WI. Joe most recently held the positions of Assistant Clubhouse Manager and Communications Coordinator for the past 4+ years at Blue Mound Golf and Country Club. Prior to that, he held positions of Beverage Manager and Bar Manager at Blue Mound, totaling over 12 years of service to their membership. Joe is active in the Club Management Association of America (CMAA) where he regularly attends meetings and seminars both locally and nationally. He currently sits on the education committee for our local CMAA Wisconsin Badger Chapter, which aids in the planning and implementation of educational opportunities for their chapter members. Joe has been very active in the community serving on the board of directors for the Just a Little Faith Foundation, Inc. (JALF) since May of 2010. JALF raises awareness and funds specifically for the Complex Care Program at Children’s Wisconsin – Milwaukee Hospital. In 2019, his daughter Violet was diagnosed with a rare genetic mutation and became a patient of the Complex Care Program shortly thereafter. This prompted him and his wife to further their involvement in volunteering for the hospital by becoming Family Advisors for the Complex Care Program. Joe is also one of approximately 15 parents that hold the position of Family Advisors for the entire Children’s Wisconsin – Milwaukee Hospital campus.

Kathleen Hurley - Director of Membership

rlorenz@uclubmke.com| (414) 271-2222 ext. 1706

Ross joined The University Club of Milwaukee in 2017, serving as executive chef of The Country Club until 2022 where he became the Clubhouse Director of The Country Club. Ross has served on the board of directors for the American Culinary Federation- Milwaukee chapter and was chef mentor to the Wauwatosa East culinary team. A Milwaukee native, Ross has over 20 years of experience in food and hospitality, 15 of them in the golf and club industry. His experience includes Bluemound Golf & Country Club, Geneva National Resort, The Bog, and various restaurants in the Milwaukee area.

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Jon has been director of tennis for 20 years. He attended Marquette University on a tennis scholarship and received both his bachelor of science and M.B.A in Marketing. Jon has been ranked #1 in Wisconsin in both men's open singles and mixed doubles and has been ranked as high as #2 in the Midwest in men's open singles. He was past chairman of the Wisconsin junior competition committee and the Wisconsin girl's endorser. Currently, Jon is a head coach for the Wisconsin competition training centers and tournament director for the Wisconsin district qualifier, the largest junior tournament in Wisconsin. In the off season, Jon is director of tennis for the elite sports clubs.

dhills@uclubmke.com | (414) 271-2222 ext. 1711

Dylan returned to his home state when he accepted the position of Director of Golf in 2013. He grew up in Watertown and played all sports but ultimately golf is what he pursued. Growing up in a golf oriented family he knew it was a great fit for him and he enrolled at Ferris State University and majored in Professional Golf Management. After college, he became the Assistant Golf Professional at Kenosha Country Club and Desert Princess Country Club in Palm Springs, CA. After leaving the desert in 2000, he took the position of First Assistant Professional at Blackhawk Country Club in Danville, CA and later became the Sr. Head Professional at the facility which is considered to be one of the most exclusive clubs in Northern California. In 2008, he accepted the position of Head Professional at Winchester Country Club in Auburn, CA and left in 2013 to become the General Manager at Minnesota National Golf Course in McGregor, MN. Dylan enjoys spending time with his family, Wife Molly and children Bailey, Marlee and Ben. When he is not at the club he is driving his children to their next activity, watching the Packers, playing golf or traveling.

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Brian grew up in Winnetka, Illinois, where he began swimming at a young age. While in high school he spent his summers as a lifeguard at Sunset Ridge Country Club. Brian attended John Carrol University where he received a bachelors arts and science. During his time there he was captain of the men’s swimming and diving team. As a collegiate swimmer he specialized in the butterfly and mid distance freestyle.

Since moving to Milwaukee, Brian has held positions with The Notre Dame School of Milwaukee, United Community Center and volunteered with Jesuit Volunteer Corps. He currently coaches with Tosa Aquatics Platinum swim team, where he works with young swimmers from ages 6-14.

In his free time Brian is an avid runner and fitness enthusiasts. Along with competitive swimming Brian enjoys tennis, volleyball, and drumming.

odhamo@uclubmke.com | (414) 271-2222 ext. 1169

A native of the Republic of Albania, Ornela moved to America 1998. She joined the University Club staff in 2004 and has been a fixture of the Club's Member Dining Room ever since. Ornela has 2 children with her beloved husband. She is an unparalleled source of Club knowledge for Members and staff alike, and always ready to go the extra mile for the Club.

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Spencer grew up in Sheboygan where at a young age he found a passion for fixing things. After a year of college at UW-Milwaukee he turned this passion into a business and started a property maintenance company. Before joining The University Club, Spencer had progressed to flipping homes around the Milwaukee area. He is excited to take on the role of facilities manager and looks forward to maintaining and improving our club. In his free time Spencer enjoys spending time with his two daughters and wife in their backyard. He’s also an avid race fan and enjoys summer days at Road America racetrack!

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Terry has forty years of experience as a supervisor in Golf Course Management. While attending college, he was asked to fill the vacant position as Assistant Superintendent and never looked back. He soon obtained his degree in the "School of Hard Knocks." Terry's duties include the daily maintenance and operation of the golf course, as well as overseeing and implementing the many changes necessary to keep the course running smoothly. Terry lives in Germantown with his wife, Chris, and their three daughters. All of the girls, as well as other family members have worked at the Club over the years, cementing the bond between them. Terry is very proud and appreciative of all his staff, without whom he could not do his job.

Steven is a Milwaukee native. He worked one summer at the Country Club during high school. After working for two years as a draftsman for a local aerospace contractor he attended the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee. He received A BS in Mechanical Engineering. He has worked golf course maintenance at the Country Club since college and is the assistant to Terry, the golf course superintendent.

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