GolfNow Directors
Brian Zimmer - Director of Customer & Partner Services
Brian Zimmer has a strong and diverse background in marketing and public relations. He specializes in customer service, sales, media relations, viral marketing campaigns and technical editing and writing. He gained his experience during his time as a journalist, public relations strategist, customer service professional and technical writer for companies such as Nike, Walmart, Memphis Dateline, Greens.com and Household International. Zimmer earned a BS degree in Political Science from Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon and studied Journalism and Public Relations at the University of Memphis in Memphis, Tennesse.
John Miiller - Golf Revenue and Systems Analyst
John Miiller was responsible for development and operations of GolfNow Phoenix for 5 years. He also served as Golf & Ski Operations Manager for Boyne Mt. Resort in Michigan, General Manager for Big Sky of Montana Resort, General Manager for Deer Valley Resort in Utah, and Director of Development & Club Management for The Boulders Community & Golf Club in Carefree, Arizona. Miiller earned a BA degree in Business Administration and is President of his own Golf & Real Estate Development Company.
Paul Sampliner - Director of Golf Course Success
Paul Sampliner has more than 10 years experience working in the golf industry. He served as Head Golf Professional for the Pointe Hilton Resort in Phoenix, Arizona and was previously employed as the reservation center manager for Marriott Golf in Arizona. Sampliner has 20 years experience working in sales, marketing, and customer service in the hospitality and retail industries. He is a PGA member and earned his BS degree in Marketing from the Fisher College of Business at Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio.
Matt Arnzen - Director of Marketing
Matt Arnzen has more than 12 years experience in the field of Internet marketing, e-commerce and graphic design. With his prior experience as a technology consultant, Arnzen assisted clients such as Reader`s Digest, AT&T Wireless and The Nautilus Group develop e-commerce websites. Previously, he worked at Nike, where he worked on e-commerce sites such as Niketown.com, Swoosh.com and Colehaan.com. Arnzen holds a degree in Marketing with a minor in Graphic Design from Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon.
John Keel - Director of Video Production
John Keel has a diverse film and video production background with more than 20 years of experience. Previously, he was an award-winning news and corporate video Producer and Director in the South and spent five years heading up the video production facility for Willis Corroon - an international insurance brokerage firm headquartered in London, U.K. After, Keel worked for groups like NASA, NASCAR and Lloyds of London and spent more than 10 years in Seattle and Los Angeles working on various motion picture, television and documentary projects.