Our Team
Scott Renner
General Manager
Serving since 2010
About Scott
Scott is an industry veteran, previously serving as General Manager of White Columns Country Club, Golf Club of Georgia, Ancala Country Club in Scottsdale. Scott oversaw Brookfield Country Club’s reinvention in 2016 and enjoys sharing his knowledge and experience with The Country Club of the South. Scott received his business degree from Auburn University and currently resides in Alpharetta with his wife, Jill, and their four children.
Johnna Maran
Membership Director
Serving since 2020
678-297-5938
About Johnna
Johnna is a native of Lexington, Kentucky and received her bachelor’s degree in business and marketing from the University of Kentucky. She has lived in the North Atlanta area for 24 years and previously worked for The Country Club of Roswell where she served as Membership Director for 5 years and Fitness & Communications Director for 3 years. Johnna earned her Marketing Certification from the Private Club Marketing Association and is Secretary of the Atlanta Chapter. She also has an extensive background in the fitness industry where she owned and managed fitness clubs as well as taught fitness classes. She has 3 sons and her youngest son is a junior at Georgia Tech. She enjoys adventure hiking with her family and working on her cabin in Blueridge, Georgia.
Britney Nash
Private Events Director
Serving since 2005
678-297-5951
About Britney
Britney was born and raised in Atlanta. She graduated from the University of Colorado-Boulder. She has been at The Country Club of the South for almost 15 years, starting as the Member Relations Director then changing roles to the Private Events Director. She loves working with the members to create their magic moments and milestone events perfect! She lives in Roswell with her husband, Rob and big baby Riley, her St. Bernard.
Rafael Mendoza
Private Events Director
Serving since 1998
678-297-5943
About Rafael
A native of Merida Yucatan Mexico, Rafael graduated from the University of Yucatan with a degree in Hospitality. Rafael began his career as a Server and in 2006 was promoted to his current position. In planning weddings and other private events, Rafael enjoys creating magic moments for Members and guests by assisting them with every detail of their special day.
Leanne Strickland
Member Experience Director
Serving since 2021
About Leanne
Leanne was born and raised in small town Chickamauga, GA. She received her BA in Marketing from the University of West Georgia in 2010 and enjoyed her first job at a local radio station in Chattanooga as a Sponsorship Coordinator – she even recorded a few commercials and helped many non-profits plan events. Leanne previously worked as Membership Coordinator for four years at Black Creek Golf Club in Chattanooga and two years in Florida at St. Joe Clubs – Shark’s Tooth Golf Club, Camp Creek, WaterSound Beach Club. She is excited to join the team at Country Club of the South to bring many fresh and fun events to our members! Leanne enjoys her free time reading a good book series, spending time with family, her dog, Bennie and hunkerin’ down in the fall with her beloved Georgia Bulldawgs.
Nick DeFlice
Clubhouse Manager
Serving since 2022
Donna Burnette
Restaurant Manager
Serving since 2020
Nick Bailes
Director of Golf
Serving since 2021
About Nick
Nick is originally from Tennessee, where he played golf for Middle Tennessee State University before graduating with a degree in Business Administration as well as Marketing. After college, Nick spent some time playing professional golf before starting his career in the business. He got his start at Brentwood Country Club, from there moved over to The Golf Club of Tennessee, and most recently worked at Annandale Golf Club in Mississippi before joining the team at CCS. When Nick isn’t at The Club, he and his girlfriend, Jessica, enjoy exploring new restaurants and playing with their two-year-old puppy, Max.
Joe Green
Fitness & Wellness Director
Serving since 2020
About Joe
Joe comes to The Country Club of the South from Columbus, Ohio where he supported local and national employer groups with initiatives to build and develop worksite fitness programs. He is an ACE certified Personal Trainer and Health Coach. Joe received his Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition from The Ohio State University where he was also a competitive rower. Joe enjoys using his education and experience to construct holistic fitness and wellness plans.Joe prides himself on keeping up with current research and practical implications of evidence-based protocols he incorporates into instruction. Joe has a passion for comprehensively improving the lives of those he instructs through building strength, energy, and confidence. He is excited to join the team at The Country Club of the South and bring these passions to life through the fitness and wellness of members!
Sue Thoren
Office Administrator
Serving since 1996
About Sue
I started working for Invited in 1996 on Hilton Head and was promoted/transferred to several properties in different states over the course of 20 years, serving in various accounting roles, including at Country Club of the South. I was in a Regional position when I left in 2017 to help my husband with his business only to realize how much I missed my friends and colleagues at Invited. I was very happy to return to CCS in April 2019 and essentially pick up where I left off. I reside in Buford with my husband, 2 daughters, 4 cats and the coolest dog on the planet.
Steve Brooks
Maintenance Manager
Serving since 2019
Don White
Service & Locker Room Manager
Serving since 2008
About Don
From Louisville, KY, Don graduated from Fern Creek High School and has been in the hospitality business for twenty-five years. Don has mastered the art of hospitality and leadership with his warm personality, attention to detail, and eagerness to serve the members. This has earned Don numerous awards including three Invited National All-Star Awards which is the highest employee award attainable within Invited. Don currently resides in Norcross, GA and enjoys taking care of his home, enjoying the outdoors, visiting family and working out.
Jay Swift
Executive Chef
Serving since 2022
James Ellington
Executive Sous Chef
Serving since 2022
Karl Bailey
Executive Sous Chef
Serving since 2022
Ron Baker
Golf Course Superintendent
Serving since 2022