b' Being able to have three shots at working at CCL in a career cannot be matched! Thank you for the three-peat!Country Club of Lincoln GM/CEO Tom McKitterick, CCM, CCEsearch and offered the club manager position to me. I was 23. I wasto one, soon to be two, of our seven grandchildren. Its flattering to there 10 more years, then left for the position of CEO of the Countrybe sought after, but as the saying goes, the grass isnt always greener. Club of Decatur in Illinois. Throw in a pandemic; it was just a challenging time to switch jobs. McKitterick would go on to interview three years later atI signed my agreement with OCC on March 11, 2020, and two days Minnehaha Country Club in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. After fourlater the world was literally shutting down.years in Sioux Falls, he connected with Mark Hesser, president of CCL at the time, who told him the Club was searching for a new GM. ITell us more about your family.never thought the opportunity would come up to return to Lincoln,Cheri and I have been married for almost 40 years but only dated especially at its premier club. To be hired back was an honor; a 16for six weeks before I proposed. She is my rock; I dont know where I years-to-the-day honor. would be without her. We have three children: Tyler, who is married to Jenelle, lives in Ohio; Tim, married to Ellen, lives in Connecticut; LOOK SLOWS HIM DOWN TO A JOG Katie, married to Anthony, lives in Omaha; I am so proud of Lets take off the green GM jacket. What wouldeverything my wife, kids, and their spouses have accomplished so far those who know you best say about you?its a tough world out there these days. As I said, Cheri and I enjoy I am a goal-setter, driven, both professionally and personally, to putseven grandchildren, six boys and one girl. Were betting on and 100 percent effort into everything I do. I am always thinking aheadhoping for one more!about how to improve things, whether at home or the Club. I am hands-on and hope others would say Im a great mentor. I am level- What sports do you love?headed, trustworthy and respectful. I am dedicated to the Club andI enjoy watching college football. I am still not sold on this NIL work a ridiculous number of hours because I care about providing athingathletes should be paid, but not like this! I like water skiing great experience for members and the staff. I have high expectationsand snow skiing.of myself. He takes a breath, admitting that his wife Cheri has helped him with this answer. She says he is humble and reflective,How do you stay fit?always working to be better. Running. Ive run about a dozen half marathons and have They would say the most important thing to me is my family. Inparticipated in the Market to Market Relay (Omaha to Lincoln) for the early 2020, Omaha Country Club called with an attractive offer. Ourpast 12 years with a team consisting of family members. My knees are daughter and family lived in Omaha and Cheri wanted to be nearerstarting to feel it; Ive been using ellipticals and bikes more lately.MOTOR 7'