Welcome Rob Wilmans!

Rob Wilmans joined us at the end of January 2015 as the new Greens Superintendent for James River Country Club! Rob grew up in Northern Virginia, and attended college at Villanova University. He achieved his Bachelor's Degree here before going back to school. Rob then attended Virginia Tech to get his Associate Degree in Turf and Landscape Management. After graduation, he worked on different golf courses before being offered Assistant Superintendent at Elizabeth Manor Golf and Country Club in Portsmouth, VA in 1995. In 1996, he moved up to the Superintendent position where he stayed until arriving at James River Country Club. Rob currently lives in Chesapeake, and has been married to his wife Jamie for two years.

Here is an update from Rob after this first month with us.

I have been on property for just over a month now, and unfortunately have been under snow for over two weeks of it!

Prior to the snow the staff did a great job of getting the leaves off the course and getting all of the beds pruned and ready for mulch.  The clubhouse front entrance has already been mulched and looks great!

Since we have had a lot of time indoors, we have been working on improving the maintenance building. "Small" things like painting and adding blinds goes a long way! Along with that, we have been clearing out trash, organizing items, and purchasing any tools/ items we will need for this coming spring. The staff has also been refurbishing course accessories such as ball washers and benches.  

Also new the James River staff is Ruby, my American Bulldog puppy. She will be assisting in goose abatement once she gets older. Last but not least, I want to thank the membership for trusting me with your course. I look forward to fantastic season!