Mesa Country Club recently announced the hiring of a new general manager, Nate McLaughlin.

McLaughlin joins the Mesa Country Club team with some 20 years of experience in hospitality and at prestigious private country clubs, according to a release.

Prior to his appointment at Mesa Country Club, McLaughlin was director of clubhouse operations at Belle Meade Country Club in Nashville, Tennessee. His experience also includes employment at Scottsdale’s Desert Mountain Club; North Shore Country Club in Mequon, Wisconsin; and with Marriott Hotels in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Early in his career, he spent four years at Mesa Country Club working as assistant food and beverage director.

McLaughlin is a native of the Valley and has a bachelor’s degree in hospitality and tourism from Northern Arizona University and a master’s degree from NAU in business leadership. Additionally, he holds a level one sommelier certificate from the Court of Master Sommeliers Americas.

“We are pleased to welcome Nate to our club and we look forward to his valuable contributions and dynamic leadership as we mark our 75th anniversary this year,” President of the Board Neil Baier said in the release. “In the next few years, Mesa Country Club will be undergoing some significant upgrades and improvements and Nate’s background ensures that we will deliver a high level of service to our members and guests.”

McLaughlin is recently married and lives in South Scottsdale with his wife, Erica. He’s excited to return home and direct operations at the club, the release states.