Michigan Golf Journal September 2022

Barry Owens Owens spent 24 years as General Manager of Garland Resort before moving to Treetops in 2010. Barry has seen it all and is one of the best resort managers in the business. He helped bring Treetops into the 21st century and is constantly working to improve the resort and make it one of the best in not only Michigan, but in the nation, as well. Bernie Friedrich Bernie Friedrich has been at BOYNE Resorts for 47 years and has had a hand in every facet of the ten golf courses at the three locations in Northern Michigan, as well as the other courses that BOYNE operates around the country. He is currently overseeing the renovations of all the courses in Michigan, as well as those in the Eastern United States. He has been honored with nearly every imaginable award and was inducted into the Michigan Golf Hall of Fame in 2019. Bernie is also recognized nationwide as one of the most knowledgeable golf executives in the country. Jada Paisley Jada Paisley serves the Michigan Golf Industry as the Executive Director of the Michigan Golf Course Association (MGCA). She began with the association over 11 years ago as the Membership Coordinator and moved up to the Associate Director. The MGCA works to preserve the best interests of the state’s golf industry through government advocacy, education and promotion. Said the President of the MGCOA Board of Directors and Managing Partner of The Majestic Golf Course, Bill Fountain, “Jada’s service to our association has been exemplary and we are excited to have her as the leader. She is knowledgeable and respected by the membership.” Michigan Golf Journal

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