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Poppy Hills Team

Our People

Meet the team that keeps Poppy Hills running smoothly.
Brett Armstrong
Chief Operating Officer, Poppy Holding Inc.
Team Member Since: 2019
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What I like about working in the golf/hospitality industry:

Being able to work with and for people that share my passion for growing the game of golf. There is no other sport that anyone, of any age can play.
Brett Armstrong
Chief Operating Officer, Poppy Holding Inc.

What I like about working in the golf/hospitality industry:

Being able to work with and for people that share my passion for growing the game of golf. There is no other sport that anyone, of any age can play.
Aaron Hartesveldt
Director of Golf
Team Member Since: 2025
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What I like about working in the golf/hospitality industry:

I really enjoy meeting players and being able to provide the experience of a beautiful property and fantastic golf course.  I know the feeling of playing a great course that I haven't seen before and it's exciting being part of the team sharing that with our community of Northern California golfers.
Aaron Hartesveldt
Director of Golf

What I like about working in the golf/hospitality industry:

I really enjoy meeting players and being able to provide the experience of a beautiful property and fantastic golf course.  I know the feeling of playing a great course that I haven't seen before and it's exciting being part of the team sharing that with our community of Northern California golfers.
John Whitacre
F&B & Facilities Director
Team Member Since: 2015
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What I like about working in the golf/hospitality industry:

Having the opportunity to interact with people who have passion for an extraordinary sport in a spectacular natural environment.
John Whitacre
F&B & Facilities Director

What I like about working in the golf/hospitality industry:

Having the opportunity to interact with people who have passion for an extraordinary sport in a spectacular natural environment.
Cassidy Young
Group Ambassador & Merchandiser
Team Member Since: 2015
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What I like about working in the golf/hospitality industry:

Working in the golf industry has positively impacted my life in many ways; communication, teamwork, organizational skills, and lifelong friendships!
Cassidy Young
Group Ambassador & Merchandiser

What I like about working in the golf/hospitality industry:

Working in the golf industry has positively impacted my life in many ways; communication, teamwork, organizational skills, and lifelong friendships!
Lupe Orozco
Superintendent
Team Member Since: 1999
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What I like about working in the golf/hospitality industry:

I like that I have the opportunity maintain and prepare the golf course on a daily basis to give the customer the opportunity to play on a championship condition course.
Lupe Orozco
Superintendent

What I like about working in the golf/hospitality industry:

I like that I have the opportunity maintain and prepare the golf course on a daily basis to give the customer the opportunity to play on a championship condition course.
Aimee Jackson
Senior Manager Marketing
Team Member Since: 2021
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My favorite golf memory: Week one of working at the NCGA, I eagled hole 7 at Poppy Hills. What a great way to start my new adventure!
Aimee Jackson
Senior Manager Marketing

My favorite golf memory: Week one of working at the NCGA, I eagled hole 7 at Poppy Hills. What a great way to start my new adventure!
Emily Van Buskirk
Assistant Marketing Manager
Team Member Since: 2023
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My favorite golf memory is recent - standing on the 18th green as we crowned the first ever U.S. Women's Open Champion at Pebble Beach, Allisen Corpuz.
Emily Van Buskirk
Assistant Marketing Manager

My favorite golf memory is recent - standing on the 18th green as we crowned the first ever U.S. Women's Open Champion at Pebble Beach, Allisen Corpuz.
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