Staff Information
Jami Swift - General Manager
Clay McKinley - Golf Course Superintendent
Clay was born in Colorado and grew up in the small town of Parachute, Colorado, where he discovered his passion for the Golf Course Industry working summers at the Battlement Mesa Golf Course.
After deciding to attend turf school at Penn State, he embarked on an educational journey that took him to multiple top 100 Clubs. His first career stop kept him close to home as a Crew Foreman at The Golf Club at Redlands Mesa. He left there to travel, taking positions at Augusta National as an intern, back to Colorado (Castle Pines GC) and then to Wyoming (Old Baldy) for Assistant positions, then off to Superintendent positions in New Mexico (Las Campanas), Arizona (Pueblo del Sol), Nebraska (Cross Creek) and back to Colorado (Cornerstone Club), before landing at Kearney Country Club in March of 2020. He grew as a leader and manager at each stop gaining vital experience in different climate types, turf types and while overseeing multiple renovation projects. He has achieved his Class A status with GCSAA and is currently pursuing certification. He is proud to lead the Turf Care team as your Golf Course Superintendent.
He and his wife Lori have four children; Haidyn, Steele, Coy and Marley. He spends his free time with his family on the golf course or out fishing, hiking, camping, hunting or at the various sporting events that his kids are involved in. They are excited to call Nebraska home for many years to come.
Sheyenne Kiesel - Food and Beverage Manager
Born and raised in Wilbur, NE, Sheyenne attended college at the University of Nebraska at Kearney and majored in Communications. While there, Sheyenne worked as a bartender/server for Kearney Country Club. After traveling abroad for an internship, Sheyenne returned to work at the club. She graduated in December of 2019 and became the club’s Food and Beverage Manager!
Bryan Marshall - PGA Head Golf Professional
Bryan is originally from Las Cruces, New Mexico. He attended New Mexico State University where he majored in PGA Professional Golf Management.
Through the years Bryan has worked his way up through the industry with his first job being at Red Hawk Golf Club in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Here, he moved through the ranks until he was an assistant professional. Bryan has worked in the golf business since 2013 as a PGA intern, learning the ins and outs of the golf industry from world class professional staff.
In 2019 Bryan moved to Glenwood Springs, Colorado where he was the PGA Head Golf Professional for 2 seasons.
Bryan is always looking for career advancement through the PGA and is continuing education through the Certified Professional Program where he plans on becoming a PGA “Certified Professional” in Golf Operations in the near future.
Bryan’s personal philosophy for a golf operation at any club is, “Enhance the golf experience and provide members and guests with the finest service, instructional programs, and tournaments.”
About Us
Kearney Country Club aims to provide a superior golf, social and food & beverage experience through excellent service, course conditions, and a family friendly atmosphere.