Key Management Staff
Thomas Hurley, General Manager
A 30-year veteran of the golf and country club industry, Thomas Hurley was named General Manager of Fiddler's Elbow in July 2011.
Prior to Fiddler's Elbow, Hurley came from Cherry Valley Country Club in Skillman, N.J., where he was general manager/chief operating officer for the last seven years. Earlier in his career, he spent two years as club manager at Cherry Valley and executed the successful opening of its golf clubhouse. In 1998, he was recruited as chief operating officer by Spring Brook Country Club in Morristown, N.J., where he served as the driving force behind the major development, reconstruction and renovation of the club's facilities. He left Spring Brook CC in 2004 to return to Cherry Valley CC, where he helped facilitate the club's transition to member ownership.
Hurley's first stint as a general manager occurred during his tenure at the Ashbourne Country Club in Cheltenham, Pa., which followed his promotion from food and beverage director.
While attending Fordham Preparatory School (Bronx, N.Y.), Hurley spent the summers working numerous positions at Quaker Ridge Golf Club in Scarsdale, N.Y. He went on to serve as the food and beverage steward at Sleepy Hollow Country Club in Scarborough, N.Y., and later accepted a steward position at Westchester Country Club in Rye, N.Y., where he was eventually promoted to beach club manager.
Allison Garber, Membership & Marketing Director
Allison Garber joined the staff of Fiddler's Elbow Country Club in Fall 2010, bringing with her an extensive and varied sales background. Previously, she was Director of Sales and Event Coordinator at Cenergie, where she built and served the client base of this high-end spa and fitness center focused on the overall health and fitness lifestyle.
Allison has also held positions as Regional Sales Manager for Chelsea Sourcing International and in the retail arena for Liz Claiborne/Kayser Roth and Saks Fifth Avenue.
Brendon Steidle, Controller
At Fiddler's Elbow Country Club, Brendon Steidle manages the financial operations, along with information technology and human resources. He joined Fiddler's Elbow Country Club as assistant controller in 2000 and was promoted to controller in 2003.
Born and raised in Pennsylvania, Brendon earned his BA in business management from Gettysburg College. He has been an active member of the Mid-Jersey Chapter of the Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) since 2000.
Prior to joining Fiddler's Elbow, Brendon served as controller for a small military contractor in Pennsylvania.
William Hoferer, Clubhouse Manager
With more than 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Bill joined the staff of Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club in September 2011. He most recently served as General Manager of Orange Lawn Tennis Club in South Orange, N.J.
Prior to that, Bill was General Manager/Chief Executive Officer at Arcola Country Club in Paramus, N.J.; Club Manager and, following a promotion, General Manager at Raritan Valley Country Club in Bridgewater, N.J.; and Food and Beverage Manager at Canoe Brook Country Club in Summit, N.J.
Bill has been a longtime member of the Club Managers Association of America, and was president of the New Jersey Chapter for two years.
Doug Graubard, Events Manager
Constantly creating new and innovative concepts for corporate and charitable events, Doug Graubard plays a vital role in the Club's many successful golf outings.
A native of Plainfield, New Jersey, Doug graduated with a business degree from James Madison University, with a concentration in hospitality and tourism management. The cooperative environment at Fiddler's Elbow has been his ally in establishing and maintaining superb golf business relationships.
A single-digit player since he was 15, Doug worked his way from the caddy program at Twin Brooks Country Club in Watchung, New Jersey to become general manager from 1998-2003.
