Our People
Michael Reilly
General Manager
Serving since 2006
About Michael
Mike has been part of the team since 2006. He was raised in Huntingdon Valley, then lived and worked in Pittsburgh for 9 years, including three years spent as an Assistant Professional at the Pittsburgh Field Club and six years as the Director of Golf at Edgewood Country Club. Before his move to Pittsburgh, Mike also spent three years as an Assistant Professional at Whitemarsh Valley Country Club. Mike is a graduate of Villanova University and has six children: Jean, Michael, Peter, Robert, Mark and Sally.
Ann Markowitz
Membership Director
Serving since 2019
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About Ann
As the newest member of the team, Ann Markowitz joined the North Hills C.C. team in May, 2019. Prior to joining the club, Ann worked for the Union League of Philadelphia where she held numerous roles during her 19 year tenure. Ann started as an Event Coordinator where she oversaw member activities and events. From there, she went on to work in the Executives offices of the League as the Executive Assistant to the General Manager. During her tenure in the Executive offices, the Union League acquired Frankford-Torresdale C.C. in 2014, where she took on the role of Director of Private Events and Membership at the Union League Golf Club at Torresdale. She was responsible for all Private events, Member events and cultivating golf memberships. With 20+ years of experience in hospitality, Ann is bringing her knowledge of the private-club world and looks forward to developing new relationships while connecting with members and perspective members.Ann was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA ...
Celeste Clover
Member Engagement Director
Serving since 2019
Christy Ly
Event Sales Director
Serving since 2020
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About Christy
Christy Ly is excited to rejoin the North Hills staff. She was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She later moved south to Jacksonville, Florida. She started her event planning career with Invited at Deercreek Country Club in Jacksonville, Florida as their Private Event Coordinator. She transferred through the company to North Hills Country Club, where she was our Member Relations Director. Christy wanted to get back into private events and took a position at Radnor Valley Country Club in Villanova, PA. She was excited to have the opportunity as the Private Events Director here at North Hills Country Club.
Christy currently resides in Wayne, Pennsylvania with her daughter, Hailey and her Bernese Mountain Dog, Lily. In her spare time, she enjoys playing board games and new adventures with her daughter.
Jake Thornton
Assistant Food & Beverage Director
Serving since 2018
Sutanya Forrester
Executive Chef
Serving since 2023
Monica Hanna
Office Administrator
Serving since 1995
Steve Friedell
Golf Course Superintendent
Serving since 2017
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About Steve
Steve joined the team at North Hills in February of 2017. Previously, he was the golf course superintendent at Hershey’s Mill Golf Club in West Chester for 16 seasons. A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh with a BA in communications, Steve worked as the sports director for the University’s radio station and was the play by play announcer for Pitt football and basketball over two seasons. Although broadcasting was a viable career option upon graduation, Steve chose to attend the Rutgers University Turfgrass Program for a certification in turf management. He became the superintendent at Hershey’s Mill two months after graduation. Steve and his wife Lori have one son (Ben).
Mickey Sokalski
Head Golf Professional
Serving since 2019
Zakary Smith
Assistant Golf Professional
Serving since 2022
Rob Coyne
Player Development Professional
Serving since 2019
John Boyd
Assistant Golf Professional
Serving since 1986
Jack Connelly
Golf Emeritus
Serving since 2012