Margarita Gilo Club Manager, Ansley Golf Club
Anish Govan President and CEO, Five Star Group
Margarita A. Gilo, CCM, is the club manager at Ansley Golf Club. Gilo joined Ansley in December of 2018, bringing 20 years of experience in hospitality including 15 years in platinum-level clubs. Gilo began her career at The Cherokee Town and Country Club in Atlanta, where she spent five years gaining valuable industry knowledge. After completing the three- year management training program, she was promoted to operations manager. Gilo then accepted the food and beverage director position at Deerwood Country Club in Jacksonville, Fla. After three-and-a-half years as the clubhouse manager for Isleworth Golf and Club in Orlando, Gilo joined the Ansley family. As a leader, Gilo believes in inspiring people around her by being available, visible, positive and approachable. She believes in interaction and building powerful relationships with her team and with club members. Gilo is a member of the Club Manager Association of America and received her Certified Club Manager designation in 2017. Margarita currently serves on the Georgia CMAA board and is the student development liaison for Georgia. Margarita received a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management concentrating in private club management from Niagara University in Buffalo, N.Y.
Anish Govan is the President & CEO at Five Star. Govan grew up in the hospitality business, bringing a wealth of development, investment, and operations experience along with a passion for the business. Throughout his career, he has built an impressive track record in hotel development and operations. At Five Star, Govan is leading a team of hospitality management professionals who are driving the company’s commitment to successful operations by focusing on top line revenues, guest service, expense control and overall profitability. Govan graduated with a Masters in Global Hospitality Management from the J. Mack Robinson College of Business in July 2014. He pursued an undergraduate degree in finance from the University of Georgia. Anish is committed to making Five Star one of the leading hotel management and development companies in the nation. He was born and raised in Ringgold, Ga. Growing up, he developed a passion for construction after visiting many of his father’s construction sites. In his free time, Govan enjoys spending time and traveling with his friends and family. His favorite travel destination so far has been Spain.
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