Michigan Golf Journal February 2020

Michigan Golf Journal Oceana is Saved initial meeting believing this deal sounded too good to be true, but most of them left impressed by Wenk’s proposal. “I found him quite sincere,” said OGC member Dennis Morgan. “There are people out there who want to give back with no strings attached. Folks may not be used to that idea and suspicion ensues. I think it’s a no brainer.” The 39-year-old Wenk lives in Venice, California and has made a fortune as developer of several successful financial investment corporations. He is now busy as founder and CEO of the recently launched Altruist Corporation in the Los Angeles area, with no intention of operating the day to day duties of his hometown golf course. “I think it’s incredibly important that it continues to be run by local people,” Wenk said. “I believe you hire the best people and let them do their job. They just need more resources.” One of those folks is OGC Head Grounds Superintendent Corey Parmalee, a former high school golf teammate to Wenk. “He’s genuine, compassionate. Even this fall, Jason kept in contact with me and wanted to make sure that my family’s needs were met,” Parmalee said. “He’s given us hope instead of that ‘here we go again’ kind of thinking. We’re going to be able to take care of this place much easier and quicker, too.” Check back in with us the next few months to read more about the progress of a renewed OGC. MGJ