Boca Raton, FL – Team members from Boca West Country Club were recognized by The Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce at the inaugural Platinum Service Awards Luncheon, presented by Cheney Brothers Inc., at Boca West Country Club on October 25. The event, shining a spotlight on Boca Raton’s hospitality stars, was co-chaired by Matthew Linderman, President, COO, and General Manager of Boca West Country Club, and George Petrocelli, Director of Catering for The Boca Raton. The ceremony honored hourly professionals who have exemplified outstanding service in the hospitality industry.
Robertino Lucian Petre, Housekeeping Supervisor, Boca West Country Club, won in the Housekeeping category. Other Boca West Country Club nominees included Ximena Resendiz, Activities and Cardroom Coordinator; Ingrid Zea, who is a Lifeguard, Water Instructor and Massage Therapist; Amanda Mahoney; Golf Administration Manager; and Remis Saimbre, Pantry Cook.
“We are so thankful for these employees and their constant dedication and hard work. We are proud to have them as part of the Boca West Family,” said Matthew Linderman, CCM, President, COO and General Manager of Boca West Country Club. “In our heart, they are all winners.”
The ceremony recognized nominees and winners across various categories from country clubs and hotels in Boca Raton, lauding their commitment to excellence in customer service. Troy McLellan, CEO and President of the Boca Chamber, commended the awardees, stating, “Today, we celebrate the unsung heroes of our hospitality industry. Their dedication, skill, and unwavering service are the backbone of Boca Raton’s reputation as a premier destination to live, work, learn, and play.”
The program was emceed by Ashley Glass, morning anchor and journalist for WPTV, an NBC affiliate. It also featured Ron Wichowski, Vice President of Operations of Dimension Hospitality; Lauren Dwen, a Lynn University hospitality student; and Byron Russell, CEO of Cheney Brothers Inc.
Located in the heart of Boca Raton, Florida, Boca West Country Club is a private, resident-only, luxury country club community. With four championship golf courses, an award-winning USTA tennis facility, a luxurious spa, seven renowned restaurants, and an active social community – all surrounded by 1,400 acres of lush, tropical landscaping – Boca West Country Club offers an incomparable lifestyle and impeccable service.
Boca West Country Club is honored to be a Platinum ClubsÒ of the World by Club Leaders Forum since 2017; has received a 5-Star Private Club ranking by Platinum Clubs of America since 1997; has been recognized since 2013 as a Distinguished World Club by BoardRoom magazine; is a 2013 USTA Outstanding Facility Award winner; and was honored with the 2019 AGM Platinum Award by the Association of Golf Merchandisers and 2019 South Florida PGA Merchandise of the Year – Private Award.
