Jeff Monteleone
PGA Professional

Jeff joins Bellevue in 2012 as our head golf professional.  Jeff has more than 15 years of experience in the golf industry and with some of the finest private clubs on the East Coast. Most recently, Jeff was Director of Golf at Renaissance Golf Club in Haverhill, Massachusetts and Head Golf Professional at Wentworth By The Sea Country Club in Rye, New Hampshire.

An authority in golf and club operations, Jeff brings the club a strong focus on high-level customer service, organizing first-class events and superior merchandising. He also understands that developing and growing a family friendly club atmosphere is very important in today’s club environment. Jeff possesses a passion for golf instruction and believes in growing golf participation by organizing a hands-on junior program, providing ample clinic opportunities for all levels, and demonstrating a successful private coaching system.

Scott Huff
Club Manager

Scott joins Bellevue for the 2012 season as our Club Manager. Educated at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, VA, Scott holds a B.S. in Business Management. Scott has worked in the golf club industry for the past twelve years, with ten years spent with the American Golf Corp in the New Jersey & New York area. Most recently, Scott was the General Manager of Silver Lake Golf Course in Staten Island, NY.

Scott brings a passion for excellent member & guest satisfaction.   He takes a strong, hands on approach to running member events and services and strives to ensure even the smallest details are executed. Scott has a broad knowledge of overall club management and will use these skills in unifying all club activities.

Sean Tully
USPTA Professional

Sean Tully is a certified USPTA professional with great experience teaching and coaching both novice and accomplished players and leading the 10 and Under QuickStart program.

Sean is an honors graduate of UNH with a degree in recreational programming. He played first singles and doubles for UNH’s Division I program. He is a certified Cardio tennis instructor and will shortly be certified as a personal trainer by the American Council on Exercise.  Sean brings a wealth of experience and has worked at Seacoast Sports Clubs Great Bay, Mount Auburn Club, Great Harbor Yacht Club, The Gasparilla Inn & Club, and the Essex County Club.

Sean is the head men and women’s coach at Merrimack College and was named 2012 Northeast-10 Conference Coach of the Year in his first season.

Tim Cote
Assistant PGA Professional

Tim is joining Bellevue Golf Club this season as the First Assistant Professional.  Tim has been involved with the golf industry since the age of 9 when he continually hassled the local Golf Professional for a position shagging golf balls at the local club.  He played four years of college golf, both Division I for Radford University in Virginia and Division II for Lynn University in Boca Raton. At Lynn University, he graduated in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in Business Management.

Originally from Methuen, Massachusetts, Tim lived in South Florida until 2010.  There he pursued a playing golf career while also completing his undergrad degree. After college, Tim made the decision to follow his passion for golf and enrolled into the PGA of America apprentice program.  Most recently Tim has work at Renaissance Golf Club in Haverhill, Massachusetts.  At Renaissance Tim was directly involved with formulating and managing the women’s and junior golf programs.  These programs included both league play and developmental programming.

When Tim is not at the golf course, he enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, competing in golf tournaments at the highest level possible and listening to live music.

Mark Bisognano
Pool Director

The Bellevue Pool community is proud to welcome Mark Bisognano as our new Pool Director for 2012!  Mark is a paraprofessional in the North Reading Public School System and the coach of three North Reading high school sports teams: tennis, soccer and JV basketball. He is a Syracuse University graduate who is also the voice of the North Reading Hornet’s football team.  As a former lifeguard, swim team coach and pool director at the Thomson Country Club, Mark brings great experience and enthusiasm to the position.  We are excited to welcome Mark into our Bellevue community!

Barrett Lawlor
Swim Team & Lessons Coordinator

We are thrilled to announce the addition of Barrett Lawlor to the Bellevue Pool staff in 2012.  Barrett will fill the newly created Swim Team and Lessons Coordinator position and brings extensive experience having been a competitive swimmer since the age of five. She holds the top ten time for the 100 yard breaststroke at Chelmsford High School where she was part of the state team.   She has also served as a certified Water Safety Instructor and has taught lessons from novice to pre-competitive. She is currently employed as a Guest Services Teammate with Virgin America. Swimmers please welcome Barrett when you see her!

Brian F. Skinner, CGCS
Superintendent

Brian Skinner, a native of Melrose, has been a committed employee of Bellevue Golf Club for over 20 years. His past experience includes an internship with the PGA at The Tournament Players Club at Sawgrass in preparation for the Tournament Players Championship in 1993. Brian was also the clubhouse resident for 14 years, keeping a watchful eye on the property year-round and assuming many responsibilities, including bartending and snow plowing. Brian is very passionate about his role at Bellevue and was recently recertified as a Certified Golf Course Superintendent (CGCS). His commitment to professionalism and his love of turf grass management have been an asset to the club. Brian was instrumental in the construction of a new maintenance facility and irrigation system. His innovative thinking also led to the introduction of an ice skating rink now offered to members during the winter months.

Brian’s formal education, commitment to continuing education, and years of experience position him to have a strong positive impact on course conditions. His Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Saint Michael’s College in Vermont in conjunction with his advanced knowledge of turf grass management provide him with the ability to handle the unique challenges and job requirements of golf facility management with the goal of ensuring an exceptional member experience at Bellevue Golf Club.

Peter Metcalfe
Chef

An executive chef for more than 20 years, Peter Metcalfe was educated at Johnson & Wales in Providence R.I., and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Culinary Foods and Food Service Mangement. His previous private club experience includes Nashawtuc Country Club, Woodland Golf Club, and Meadowbrook Golf Club. Peter provides a variety of menus and specials featuring fresh local produce, organic meats, and seafood. His food reflects a wonderful balance of exotic and familiar flavors using the season’s finest offerings. Bellevue Golf Club members have enjoyed Peter’s culinary creations since 2010.

Colin Smethurst
Assistant Superintendent

Colin Smethurst is now entering his 5th year as the Assistant Superintendent. Originally hailing from Duxbury, Massachusetts, he graduated from Ithaca College in 2005 and completed his Turf Certificate at UMass Amherst in 2006. He then began his professional career as the 2nd Assistant Superintendent at White Cliffs Country Club in Plymouth. He came to Bellevue in 2007, taking over the club’s residency. Some of his responsibilities include daily course set-up, designing and executing course projects, and carrying out the club’s fertility program. When not on the course, Colin enjoys being active and spending time with his fiance, Janine, and his dog, Bruschi.