Joe “Joey” Rassett grew up on a golf course in a rural part of central California. After completing his senior year of high school he went on to attend Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma on a full golf scholarship. He established himself as a top competitor in the college and amateur ranks and after completing four years of college Joe quickly set his sights on competing professionally. After competing for 12 years, four of which he sat out to injury, he ended his playing career in 1995. He quickly adjusted to the working side of the golf business and later that year became the Director of Golf at Black Diamond Ranch in Lecanto, Florida. He has been in the business of golf for over 25+ years and “everything I have learned and accomplished” has given me the opportunity to join the River Strand team. Joe and his wife Sue have lived in Bradenton for 17 years, been married for 35 years and have two children and two grandchildren.

New to the Sunshine state, Sheila is a Licensed CAM who lives in Sarasota. She relocated to Florida by way of Atlanta, where she raised her three young adult children. Sheila has 20 years of experience in Financial Services and comes to River Strand from Icon Property Management where she served as the Community Association Manager at Lakewood National Golf Club. Sheila is focused on providing unparalleled service, accountability and the ultimate lifestyle experience.

Ed is a licensed CAM who lives in Bradenton with his wife Laura. He relocated from New York three years ago where he worked as a Maintenance Manager for the largest health care system on Long Island. Ed cut his teeth in property management as part of the management staff that built out a 550-unit retirement community in Manorville Long Island. From there he worked in the retail industry as a district manager in charge of multiple big box warehouses. Ed is skilled in Community Management, Operations and Budgeting, Compliance, Maintenance and Construction, Safety and Security to name a few. One of Eds biggest attributes is customer service. Ed believes he is here to facilitate the needs of the River Strand community with integrity while facilitating the needs of its residents and staff.

Responsible for overseeing maintenance, repair and upkeep operations of River Strand’s facilities. Terry provides day-to-day leadership to the maintenance team to ensure operations run smoothly and common areas are well-cared for. A hands-on problem solver, Terry optimizes the maintenance strategy to solve unique property maintenance issues. A United States Army veteran, Terry brings more than 15 years of experience in facilities maintenance, repairs and remodeling. He has worked for many different industries, such as non-profits, healthcare and residential properties. Terry was born in Texas and raised in Florida, and currently resides in Sarasota, FL, with his wife Alice, daughter Nina and a lucky rescued yellow lab named Leeroy.

Brian is a Class A Certified Professional in Golf Operations with the PGA of America. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience spanning 20+ years. He was born and raised in Cincinnati where he received his Bachelor of Science in Marketing from the University of Cincinnati while playing on the golf team. Brian moved to Florida in 1998 to live the dream of playing golf year-round and became the Head Golf Professional at Crescent Oaks Country Club. From there he went on to serve 9 years as the General Manager/Director of Golf at Plantation Palms Golf Club in Tampa, 4 years at Legacy Golf Club and most recently 6 ½ years at The Eagles Golf Club.

Robby Boyd, comes to us with over 12 years of experience in golf course maintenance. He is a class A member of the GCSAA. Robby came from TPC Prestancia where he did a complete turn around and worked very close with management and members. He truly cares what the member’s desire and exceeds beyond expectations every time. He came to Florida from Texas in 2019, Timarron Country Club and from there, Shady Valley Country Club, Hawks Creek Golf Club and did an internship at Boot Ranch Country Club. Through the years, he has overseen and grown in golf course renovations such as greens, fairway, tees and bunker renovations. Robby has volunteered at PGA tour events and hosted many USGA qualifiers. He had a love for golf at very young age and followed his dreams. Robby prides himself on consistent course conditions and developing strong golf course maintenance teams. He is happily married with two beautiful daughters and is very excited to join River Strand.

Kellie has extensive experience in Event planning, Marketing and the Food & Beverage Industry. She comes from an exceptional background in business development and management. Originally from Rhode Island, her career started when she was working for a Floral, Greenhouse and Gift shop. Her passion for flowers gave her the drive she needed to become a high style floral designer specializing in Weddings and special events. She continued her career as a Social and Corporate event coordinator in Hollywood, FL. With over 20 years in the industry, Kellie is joining us from St. Petersburg Yacht club where she excelled as the Banquets and Events Manager before coming aboard at River Strand Golf & Country Club. She is excited for the opportunity to create fun activities, events, social outings, and lifestyle for the River Strand Community.

Nancy became part of the River Strand Golf and Country Club family January 2023. Prior to River Strand she was the Director of Human Resources at Palm Aire Country Club for 26 years. Nancy is a member of the Society of Human Resources and is always looking to improve in her role as HR. When not at work she can be seen volunteering, paddleboarding, and working on crafts. Nancy has two grown children and looking forward to grandchildren in the future.

Hogan came to us with over 20 years of experience in finance and accounting from the Biotech, Business Process Solutions, Technology, and Education Publishing industries. He holds an MBA from Rutgers and a BS from Rochester Institute of Technology.  He is a fairly new Florida resident, as he relocated to Tampa from San Francisco Bay Area during the summer of 2024.  He drove across the country, which was a 3,794 mile/67-hour adventure with his buddy Jackson, a labradoodle. Originally, Hogan is from Sothern Sweden and went to college in Rochester, NY, but he had never seen so much snow nor been so cold before. In his pastime he likes to play tennis, enjoy fine wines, and exploring new areas in the greater Tampa Bay. 

Angela, a Florida native, brings over 30 years of accounting experience with a specialization in the construction industry. Her career highlights include serving as CFO of a prominent electrical company and 20 years in business management, where she developed a deep understanding of operational and financial strategy. Angela's commitment to customer service ensures that our members will receive the utmost care and respect, with their needs met in a timely and efficient manner. Outside of her professional life, Angela enjoys spending time with her family, which includes two grown children and two grandsons. She also loves outdoor activities such as camping and exploring diverse culinary experiences.

Three years ago, Autumn relocated to Florida from Arkansas after her son left for college. She has a background in the construction industry and previously worked in Marina Operations at the Resort at Longboat Key Club Moorings. In her free time, Autumn enjoys spending time at the beach, dining at local restaurants, visiting farmers' markets, and exploring everything Florida has to offer.

Nate comes to us with over 20 years of experience in the racquets industry in the Sarasota/Bradenton area.  His passion is in developing tennis and pickleball programs and creating a friendly and active culture in both of these lifetime sports.  He spent 10 of those years right here at River Strand (2007-2017).  Nate competed in the junior tennis ranks in Minnesota and went on to become the winningest player in program history at Concordia University in Nebraska.  He earned a silver medal at the 2024 US OPEN in Pickleball (4.5 level) and was the Men's Open Doubles USPTA World Champion in 2005.  Locally, he has worked at Laurel Oak Country Club, The Oaks Club, and Lakewood National Golf and Country Club.  Nate also spent several years as the Regional Racquets Director for ICON Management.  His wife of 19 years, Alison Griffin is a Nurse Practitioner at Weiss Pediatric Care, and he has three teenage children, all of whom are competitive swimmers.