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Stephen T. Harker
President & CEO

Steve Harker has over 25 years of professional experience in the golf course industry. Mr. Harker has completed numerous problem-solving and complex revenue management assignments during the tenure of his career in the golf business. Mr. Harker's direct roles have included progressively increased golf course management duties culminating in regional golf course management positions with as many as 28 courses under his administration. In addition, Mr. Harker served as Vice President of Sales and Marketing and National Sales Director for American Golf Corporation, the largest golf course operator in the world. Mr. Harker is a Class A member of the PGA of America where he currently serves as a member of the PGA's National Employment Task Force and is a former member of the Board of Governors of the National Golf Foundation.

Douglas J. Harker
Principal

Doug Harker is a veteran financial professional having served for over 20 years in the financial service industry in a variety of roles including CEO of a community bank. Mr. Harker has significant direct golf industry experience having served as Vice President of Sales for Redstone Golf Management and as General Manager of Wildcat Golf Club in Houston, Texas. Mr. Harker has also served in various board and committee assignments for the Houston Golf Association, Southern Texas Golf Association and United States Golf Association.

Mark Luthman
Executive Vice President & COO

During his nearly 20 year career in the golf industry, Mark Luthman has held a variety of management and leadership roles including Superintendent, General Manager, and regional administration of multiple golf facilities. As KemperSports’ Regional Director of Operations, Mr. Luthman’s responsibilities included oversight of ten premier golf courses as well as the planning, pre-opening, and operations efforts at three properties including Chambers Bay – the facility selected by the USGA to the host of the 2010 U.S. Amateur & 2015 U.S. Open Championships. Mr. Luthman’s wide-ranging background has provided him extensive experience in the areas of revenue management, sales & marketing, guest retention, staff recruiting & training, and golf course maintenance.

Kathy Mallari
Vice President & Controller

Ms. Mallari's accounting career began in 1982 and she has over 15 years of accounting and financial management experience in the golf course industry, having worked for American Golf and Premier Golf during her career. Ms. Mallari has significant experience in all aspects of golf course accounting and financial controls and has demonstrated progressive experience in the balance sheet and P&L analysis. Her work career includes training and development of policies and procedures for accounting and POS systems, interface responsibilities with external auditors, extensive payroll and accounts payable experience, cash flow and internal control management, and communicating with a wide range of golf course owners including municipalities and private owners. In addition to her accounting and business degrees, Ms. Mallari has taken numerous continuing education courses in the accounting and financial fields.

Chris D. Robertson
Regional Vice President

Chris Robertson is a highly regarded golf course operator with extensive hands-on operating experience in managing diverse golf course facilities. A graduate of the University of Kansas, Mr. Robertson has served in a variety of management positions in the golf course industry. In addition to his strength in golf operations, Mr. Robertson brings strong computer and organizational skills to the management of golf facilities that leverage his strong technical abilities evidenced by a degree in chemistry and background in industrial sales and operations. Mr. Robertson has served in a broad range of volunteer capacities including the Special Olympics and Hillcrest Children's Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Lynn Shackelford
Vice President - Business Development

An industry veteran of more than 25 years, Lynn Shackelford began his career in golf in 1983 as Vice President of Acquisitions for American Golf.  During his tenure, Lynn was involved in 30 golf course acquisitions throughout the United States.  Mr. Shackelford then moved on to a lease relationship on the Sinaloa Golf Course in Simi Valley which he operated through 2004.  Mr. Shackelford is a well-known collegiate and professional basketball athlete, having started on 3 NCAA National Championship teams under legendary coach John Wooden.  After his basketball career, Mr. Shackelford was a featured announcer for the Los Angeles Lakers and major sports networks prior to transitioning into his golf career.

James Birchall
Regional Manager

James Birchall has served in a broad range of roles within the golf course industry including catering, golf operations as well as general management duties. A graduate of San Jose State University, Mr. Birchall's degree in computer science provides significant resources to the Touchstone organization as the golf course industry evolves into a more information-oriented environment. Mr. Birchall has received certification in a variety of technical areas within the golf course industry that compliment his direct work experience.