The Team E MPLOYEES WHO FIND A POSITION ON S PRING I SLAND TEND TO STAY .
In 2022, more than 50% of the 100+ employees on Spring Island had worked for the Club, POA or Trust for more than 5 years . In 2023, the 6th employee marked their 25 year anniversary. (Quite a feat since Spring Island was only developed in 1995.)
W E A RE • Service • Creativity • Devoted • Encouraging • Driven • Supportive • Proud • All Heart • F OOD & B EVERAGE Jeremy Halker | Executive Chef [since 2016] Growing up in Beaufort, Chef Jeremy ’ s career started at a young age, working in local restaurants and learning the various roles and demands of the kitchen. In 2007, after cooking for 4 years in the restau- rant scene of the Lowcountry, Chef Jeremy began working at Dataw Island Country Club as Sous Chef and in 2009 became the Executive Sous Chef at Belfair Country Club in Bluffton, SC. In 2016 he was invited to the Spring Island team as Executive Chef and soon after earned his certification (CEC) by the American Culinary Federation. Since 2011, Jeremy has won 3 gold and 2 silver medals at local and state festivals and cooking competitions. He takes pride in promoting creativity, collaboration, and using local resources for the team ’ s dishes—especially from the island ’ s all - organic farm. Tammy May | Pastry Chef [since 2013] Tammy has worked at Spring Island for the past 11 years. She is a self - taught pastry chef and artist who enjoys creating sweets made with love. Spring Island has gifted her with countless opportunities to grow within her time here. One of her favorite things to do on the island is teach members and their families, a simplified baking lesson that they can share with their loved ones. Baking for an Island takes hard work, but Tammy is dedicated to creating new and delicious treats for all to enjoy! Deb Gerlach | Director of Club Operations [since 2016] Deb joined us in 2016 bringing her experiences from other Clubs around the US. She has worked in Pittsburgh, PA; Palm Beach Gardens, FL; Detroit, MI; and Aspen, CO. Deb graduated from Pennsylvania Institute of Culinary Arts but has broadened her scope of work into all Club Operations. She is continuing her education with the BMI program offered by the CMAA working towards being a CCM. Deb is passionate about creating memories for the Members of Spring Island working alongside an amazing team. (Hint: come join ours!) Pattie Landon | Food & Beverage Manager [since 2009] Pattie was born and raised in Binghamton, NY and graduated with honors from SUNY Cobleskill, NY in Hospitality Management. She has 35 years in the industry, which includes Westin Hotels and Resorts, locally owned restaurants, and private catering—though she is proud to say that almost half of her career has been with Spring Island. Patties earned the distinguished achievement from BoardRoom Magazine: “ Exceptional Contribution to Leadership to the Member Experience ”. That summarizes Pattie to a T!
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