Our Team


Lisa Neel
General Manager
Serving since 1987
972-231-1466 ext. 2237
About Lisa
Lisa began her 30 year career with Invited at Brookhaven Country Club. Over the course of 15 years, she worked her way up, from cart girl to Director of Food & Beverage for the company's largest Club. Lisa then served as the General Manager of America’s premier business Club, Tower Club Dallas, for seven years. Lisa moved back to Brookhaven in 2013 when she was offered the General Manager position there. Once again, she found herself in the lead role, overseeing 4,000 Member families and over 350 employee partners. In 2015 Lisa earned the opportunity to move to one of Invited's most prestigious properties in the North Texas region. As General Manager of Gleneagles Country Club, she coordinated over $12 million in renovations and capital projects in addition to directing all Club operations. During her tenure as General Manager at each of the three Invited properties, the Club received Invited’s much coveted Gold Circle of Excellence award,


Ernesto Stoltz
Club Manager
Serving since 2023


Christine Foppiano
Director of Membership
Serving since 2013
972-640-2256
About Christine
Christine comes to the Canyon Creek Country Club with a diverse background, from being an Oil and Gas Manager, a Non-Profit Director, Flight Attendant, Membership Director for a local Chamber of Commerce and most recently as the Director of Membership from Tower Club Dallas for 6 years. Her passion for building relationships has proven to be a huge asset in her career development throughout the years.Her extensive knowledge of sales and marketing placed her 7th and 9th in the nation in sales and new revenue generation for the Lewisville Chamber of Commerce in 2011 and 2012. While at Tower Club Dallas, she earn the prestigious Club 100 Presidents Circle for 4 years. Christine considers Texas her home, but her roots and heart trace back to her hometown of New Orleans! In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her two grown children and grandchildren, spending time with friends and enjoying live music from a patio or concert venue. A die hard Saints fan!


Noah Lear
Member Relations Manager
Serving since 2023


Savanah Gadwood
Restaurant Manager
Serving since 2023


Chef Jimmy Villarreal
Executive Chef
Serving since 2018
972-231-1466 ext. 2236
About Chef Jimmy
Chef Jimmy is a Dallas native and began his career at Oak Cliff Country Club. After spending 10 years at Oak Cliff Country Club, his career has taken him to Humperdinks, McCormick & Schmick's, Morton's Steak House, Dallas Country Club and the Omni Hotel. He also has opened his own restaurant called Tblancos. Most recently, Chef Jimmy served as Executive Sous Chef at Stonebriar Country Club. Chef Jimmy and his wife Debbie reside in Dallas and have 5 children, twins Eli and Petra (39), Mike (36), Robert (20) and Jimmy Junior (16).


Heather Stewart, CPGA
Head Golf Professional
Serving since 2020
972-231-3083 ext. 2246
About Heather
Heather came to Canyon Creek after spending the past 5 years in the San Antonio area serving the Memberships at The Club at Comanche Trace and The Club at Sonterra as their Head Golf Professional. Prior to that Heather has had over 12 years of Head Professional/Director of Golf experience at some of the finest private club facilities in South Florida. Born in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, Heather competed on both the Ontario and Canadian Amateur teams which earned her a golf scholarship at Longwood College in Virginia. While there she helped her team win a NCAA Division II National title earning her a spot as an Individual in the NCAA Division I National Championship. After college Heather went on to compete on the Canadian and Futures Tours. Heather returned home to Canada to focus on becoming a club professional. While in Canada Heather was nominated for two National Awards - Teacher of the Year and Junior Teacher of the Year with the PGA Ontario and the PGA of Canada.


David Kurtz
First Assistant Golf Professional
Serving since 2023
About David
David is a Class "A" Member of the PGA and has an extensive background in both golf operations and instruction. David most recently ran multiple golf schools in Asia for the PGA before returning home here to the US earlier this year. Please be sure to drop by the golf pro shop to introduce yourself to him, the next time you are at the Club.


Derek Burns
Assistant Golf Professional
Serving since 2023
About Derek
Derek comes to us from Prestonwood Hills Country Club and has an extensive background in Fitness Training and coaching and possesses a true passion for the game as well as customer service.


Amy Ruengmateekhun
Assistant Golf Professional
Serving since 2023
About Amy
Amy is a Class "A" of the LPGA and has an extensive coaching and playing record. Besides having a tremendous high school and college career, Amy most recently competed in the 2023 KPMG Women's PGA Championship at Baltusrol and the 2019 US Women's Open at the Country Club of Charleston. Just as important to Amy, is her Coaching achievements which include both HS and college-level experience. Her most recent coaching achievement has been coaching her Girls' HS Team at Ursuline Academy to 6A State Championship the past 2 years!


Chase Clark
Director of Facilities
Serving since 2020


Steve Gilley
Director of Agronomy
Serving since 2021


Rob Van Der Schans
Director of Racquet Sports
Serving since 2018
972-231-1466
About Rob
Rob Van Der Schans joined the Canyon Creek staff in November of 2018 and has over 35 years of experience in the tennis industry. As a junior, Rob competed in, and won, over 30 tournaments in Spain, England, Dubai, the Netherlands and the United States. He also played on full scholarship for the nationally ranked University of Texas at Tyler, and was ranked #50 in the country . Starting his professional career in Irving, Rob was the Head Tennis Professional at Four Seasons Resort before moving to Louisville, Kentucky. During his time there, he held the position of Director of Racquet Sports at the prestigious Louisville Boat Club. In 2001, Rob was ranked #1 in the Kentucky Men's "Open" Doubles Division, and his contributions to Kentucky tennis earned him the USPTA Southern 2002 Kentucky Pro of the Year award. Rob is a USPTA Elite and USPTR Pro certified teaching professional, and has served as the President of the Dallas Professional Tennis Association (DPTA).


Bobby Sheppard
Office Administrator
Serving since 2012
972-231-1466 ext. 2238
About Bobby
I was born and raised in Waco Texas. I joined the US Air Force, specializing in Military Human Resources. While in the military, I obtained my Bachelor's of Science in Business Administration. I spent 24 years in California, Las Vegas, New Mexico, Washington DC, South Korea and Saudi Arabia.After retirement from the service, all fingers pointed for my wife and myself to come back to my roots. I'm now a proud member of the Invited/Canyon Creek team! I work with the accounting and administration office after coming on board in March 2012. If you see me around, please say hi.