The Team

William (Bill) Bennett Club Manager. With over 25 years of hospitality and leadership experience, Bill has a proven track record in delivering exceptional guest experiences and leading successful teams. He will oversee all club house, driving day-to-day success and fostering a culture of teamwork. Previously, Bill has demonstrated his expertise at Sheraton / Marriott in His reputation for genuine Southern Hospitality and numerous industry awards make him an invaluable addition to our team.

Kee is in his 3rd season as Head Golf Professional at Charleston CC. He is a native Iowan and the son of US Army retirees. He graduated from Saint Ambrose University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Davenport, Iowa. He is a member of the PGA of America. Most recently serving as Assistant Golf Professional at Pinnacle Country Club in Milan, Illinois. As a young man he competed in over 400 national golf tournaments across 45 states and continues to have a passion for junior golf. He is a former member of Tiger Woods National Golf Team and was a fully exempt golfer with the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA). When not on the course he likes to spend time with family and friends, train in Jiu Jitsu, travel, and participate in outdoor activities. Kee is an active member of the Catholic Church. 

As course superintendent at the club, Dan Ochs Jr. boasts a wealth of knowledge and experience in golf course management. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Agronomy from Mississippi State University, where he majored in golf and sports turf management. Most recently, he was course superintendent for 12 years at Lakewood Golf and Country Club, Tullahoma, Tenn. Before that, he served as first assistant course superintendent for five years at the prestigious Tournament Players Club at Sugarloaf, Duluth, Ga., where the Bell South Classic was played and where the Mitsubishi Classic is now played. In his first job out of college, he was assistant superintendent of construction at Greenscapes, owned by Robert Trent Jones Jr. All of which has aided him and his grounds crew to keep the Charleston course one of the nicest in downstate Illinois.

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Elizabeth has been the club's bookkeeper and office manager since August 2023. Graduate of Lake Land College, she also possesses a degree in cosmetology. Elizabeth has a teenage daughter, Addison, who loves barrel racing her horse. Logan, her young son, plays soccer and has taken an interest in golf since Elizabeth joined the club staff. Originally from Fort Riley, KS, she grew up in Windsor and has now lived in the Charleston area for 12 years. Elizabeth has been married for 12 years to Eric Miller, who has owned a construction company since 1998.