Our People
Bryan Braund
Club Manager / Food & Beverage Director
Serving since 2019
Brandon Thompson
Membership Director
Serving since 2023
About Brandon
I am a seasoned sales and hospitality professional with over 18 years of experience in selling and managing hotels, restaurants, and private clubs. I attended Mercyhurst University in Erie, Pennsylvania, then started my career in Hilton Head Island, SC, where I rented homes for vacationers and planned the logistics of their getaway in the low country! In 2009, I migrated back north to Pittsburgh and have enjoyed my time at various properties throughout the area, including The Wintergarden at PPG, Olive or Twist, Washington & Jefferson College, and most recently at The University of Pittsburgh. I’ve had the pleasure to work with and plan stays for former President Obama, catered events for the Pittsburgh Penguins, and worked throughout the northeast region planning memorable weddings and events. I am truly excited to start the next chapter of my career and look forward to meeting many new people at Treesdale Golf & Country Club!
Amanda Melick
Member Experience Director
Serving since 2023
Kristin Murphy
Event Sales Director
Serving since 2023
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Jimmy Brahm, PGA
Director of Golf
Serving since 2016
About Jimmy
Jimmy was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA and began working in the golf industry in 2000. He graduated from Slippery Rock University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, but followed his passion for golf and continued his path of becoming a Golf Professional. As an Assistant Golf Professional, Jimmy worked at Wildwood Golf Club in Allison Park, PA, The Country Club of Birmingham in Birmingham, AL, Butler Country Club in Butler, PA and most recently at Fox Chapel Golf Club in Pittsburgh, PA. He is a Certified US Kids Golf Instructor as well as a Certified FlightScope Professional. As the Director of Golf, Jimmy welcomes the opportunity to provide an exceptional golf experience to the members and guests of Treesdale Golf & Country Club.
Joe Boros, PGA
Director of Golf Instruction
Serving since 1997
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About Joe
Joe has been the Director of Golf at Treesdale Golf & Country Club from 1997 - 2015. During this time period he has played in the 2015 US Senior Open, and the Senior PGA Championship. He was inducted into the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame in 2013 and the Clarion University hall of Fame in 1999. He also won the Tri-State PGA Senior Player of the year honors in 2015 and 2014, was Golf Professional of the Year in 2013, won the MacKay Trophy for low scoring average in 2012 with a scoring average of 70.3, and won the Bill Strausbaugh award for mentoring other PGA Golf Professionals in 2008. Prior to this, Joe was the First Assistant Golf Professional at the Pittsburgh Field Club from 1989 to 1997. During this tenure, he won the Pennsylvania Open, the Tri-State PGA Assistant Player of the Year Honors and the Tri-State PGA McKay Trophy for Low Scoring Average with an average of 69.5.
Stefan Gustafson
Director of Agronomy
Serving since 2012
About Stefan
Stefan was born and raised outside of Albany, NY and started working on golf courses in 1992. He attended the State University of New York at Delhi and received an Associates Degree in Applied Science for Golf Course Operations. Following the advice of several well-known Superintendents, he decided to continue his education at Clemson University and received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Turfgrass Management.Early on in his career, Stefan knew he wanted to be part of a major tournament and was fortunate to intern at the famed Pebble Beach Golf Links.
Julie Babler
Director of Tennis and Athletics
Serving since 1998
About Julie
I am originally from Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, but moved to the Pittsburgh area in 1988 after working two years as a Tennis Professional for Dennis VanderMeer in Hilton Head Island, SC. Once in Pittsburgh, I taught tennis at The Racquet Club of Pittsburgh and then became the Director of Tennis for Oxford Athletic Club. I joined the Treesdale Team part-time in ‘98 as the Director of Tennis and became full-time at Treesdale Golf & Country Club in 2004 as the Director of Tennis and Athletics.I’m a certified Tennis Professional with the U.S.P.T.A. and U.S.P.T.R. as well as a certified Personal Trainer with the International Sports Science Association.On a personal note, I’m married to a wonderful husband Joe. We have a 10-year-old daughter Nicole, and I have a stepson Jon, 24. We all like to bike, hike and stay in shape.
Steven Rechtorik
Executive Chef
Serving since 2024
Ted Zalewski
Office Manager
Serving since 2024
About Ted
Michele is very excited to be a part of the Treesdale Golf and Country Club team. A lifelong Pittsburgher, she attended Fox Chapel Area High School and earned a BS in Business & Administration/Accounting from Duquesne University. Her career has always been in the accounting field, but she will never regret taking the time away from her career to raise a family. During that time, she was an active parent volunteer which included three years as treasurer of the Parent-Teacher Group. She and her husband, Joe, have two adult children. Away from the club, Michele enjoys spending time with family and friends. She loves to sing and is active in the music ministry at her church. Some of her favorite things are coffee, wine, horses, music, and beautiful scenery.
Doug Glenn
Facilities Manager
Serving since 1997
About Doug
I have lived in the northern Pittsburgh area all my life. I joined the staff at Treesdale Country Club in 1997 as a part-time assisant to the Facilities Manager. I was also employed at Pittsburgh Brewing as a second shift crew manager for 30 years until the closing of the production facility in Pittsburgh in 2009. I attended Tri Angle Tech 2009-2011 to earn my RHVAC certificate and degree. In the spring of 2011 I was promoted to facilities manager and I look forward to many more years devoting my knowledge and technical skills to Treesdale Country Club.