Staff Directory
Staff Directory
CHRISTOPHER ROSS - HEAD GOLF PROFESSIONAL
Christopher Ross, 38, has a beautiful wife and five children. Growing up in a golfing family with a father in the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame, he excelled in the sport, playing four years at Eastern Michigan University. After turning pro, he played in the PGA Canada Tour from 2013 to 2016. He stepped back in 2016 to spend more time with his family. In 2018, he joined OCC and will now serve as the Head Professional, bringing new ideas while honoring the club's family-oriented tradition.
DONALD HARTMAN - GROUNDS SUPERINTENDENT
He is a graduate of Michigan State’s turf management school. He has 30+ years of golf course work experience, the last 25 of which have been as head greens superintendent. Love the way the course looks? Don't forget to mention it to Don and his team!
MERISSA SHEPHERD - MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR
Merissa became a member of Owosso Country Club in 2022. After attending Grand Valley State University, she spent five years helping to manage her family's business. Currently, Merissa oversees all membership and office related matters. If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out to her in the business office!
DIANNE RODGERS - HOUSE MANAGER
Dianne has been in the restaurant business all her life. She grew up in Pennsylvania and moved to Owosso at the age of 13 and worked her way through High School at her family’s local restaurant, The Coffee Cup. Following graduation she worked at the Bakery/Deli in Giants Grocery Store. Later, she opened Creative Catering By Dianne and eventually was recruited by Baker College to cater events for the college and the community. In 2014, in honor of her husband’s memory, she created and managed the D’Mar Conference Center in Owosso and joined Owosso Country Club in 2023 as the House Manager in charge of event and restaurant operations.