OUR MANAGEMENT TEAM

Dan Whittington is the former General Manager of The Ridge Golf & Gardens and now holds the title of Ambassador.  As ambassador, Dan hosts & manages multiple golf, dart & cornhole tournaments and leagues.

Dan has developed a reputation as a top tier multi sport athlete in Union County throughout his life.  Dan is very patriotic and is known to yell out “God Bless America” on occasion.

A resident of Marysville, Dan and his wife, Laurie, are the parents of three adult children.

 

Adalea Dyer. a.k.a. “Addy,” was born and raised in Delaware, Ohio.  Addy joined the Ridge Team in March of 2021 as a part-time bartender. After nearly one year, she became interested in the events and entertainment side of the business. As her passion grew, she solidified her position as a rising star. With her keen eye for detail and creative flair, she orchestrated countless successful events. Her ability to connect with clients and understand their vision earned her a reputation for exceeding expectations. In June of 2023, she was offered the position of Club House Manager.

On a personal level, Addy has three children and lives in Marysville.

 

Laurie Whittington is in charge of the Finances at The Ridge Golf & Gardens.  Laurie has served as Senior Advisor to the CEO of Memorial Health where she was an employee for more than 30 years.  Laurie’s years of leadership experience and financial know how are invaluable to our success.

A resident of Marysville, Laurie and her husband, Dan, are the parents of three adult children.

 

 

 

Nick McAdow was born and raised in Marysville Ohio, Nick started in the golf business in 1994. Nick graduated from Owens College with a degree in Landscape & Turf Management and a specified degree in Golf Course Management.

Nick’s first Superintendent job was at The Landings at Rickenbacker in Groveport, Ohio. In 2004, Nick was recruited to take over Upper Lansdowne Golf Club where he spent the next 13 and a half years. Nick became the Superintendent of The Ridge Golf & Gardens in 2017.

Nick lives in Marysville with his wife Bethany and their two daughters (Ashlynne & Caylee).

 

 

Justin Krock came to The Ridge Golf & Gardens (formerly named Buck Ridge) in 2011.  Over the past 8 years Justin has performed just about every job there is on a golf course! In 2019, Justin was named the Head Pro of The Ridge Golf & Gardens.

A native of Kenton, Ohio, Justin played golf at the University of Findlay, where he started varsity as a freshman. Justin decided to further his education in professional golf management at Coastal Carolina University in Myrtle Beach, SC.  While at Coastal Carolina, he met professional golfer Kris Blanks.  Justin served as caddy for Kris on the Nationwide Tour.

Justin’s lifetime love for golf has led him into multiple golf related jobs including:

• Assistant Pro at Red Hawk Run in Findlay, Ohio
• Tartan Fields Guest services manager

Justin & his wife Holly live in Marysville