About Liz

Throughout her tenure as Senior Member Experience Director, Liz demonstrated an ability to understand and meet the needs of our members, ensuring that every interaction with City Club Raleigh was unforgettable. Her passion for fostering a vibrant and inclusive community is evident in everything she did, and we know that she will bring that same level of passion and commitment to her new role as General Manager. Liz brings to the table years of experience and knowledge to the leadership team at Invited. With more than 20 years in the hospitality industry, and a tenure at Marriott International that spans two decades, Liz committed to provide guests with the ultimate customer experience. Liz has resided in Raleigh since 1998, where she lives with her husband and three children. On her off-time, you will see Liz active and outdoors. Liz is an avid runner, tennis player and paddleboard enthusiast.

About Emelie

Emelie Flink Patscot has truly made her mark at City Club Raleigh since kicking off at the front desk in 2021 and quickly moving up within the Member Experience department. She's not just any team member; originally from Sweden, she brings a cool blend of marketing know-how and a spirit for hospitality to the table. What’s really interesting is her time spent playing collegiate golf in Charleston, which adds a unique twist to her story.

About Craig

Energetic. Enthusiastic. Epicurean. These are words to describe our new Food & Beverage Director, Craig Claycomb. Originally from Central Pennsylvania, Clay has worked in the finest restaurants, emporiums and resorts in Colorado, Washington, D.C., Grand Cayman, and North Carolina. Clay has a passion for personalized service and an eye for detail that is demonstrated on a daily basis. Exceeding each Member’s expectations and creating memorable experiences allow Clay to evolve his programs to the next level. Clay is a motorcycle enthusiast and proud veteran. In his spare time (there is never enough), Clay works on remediating his golf swing.

About Jean

Chef Jean was born in Mosselbaai, South Africa and raised in Cape Town. He went to the International Hotel School, where he studied culinary arts and trained to be a chef. Post-graduation, he had the opportunity to continue training at some of the nicest restaurants in the wine country of the Western Cape, including Le Franschhoek Hotel and Spa, Foliage, and Haute Cabriere. He then worked at Asara Wine Estate in Stellenbosch and Russels on the Port in Velddrif. A few years later Chef Jean was ready to continue learning and gain new experiences. He applied for an H2B visa to work in the United States. During his visa, he worked at the esteemed Mar - A -Lago club, as well as Admirals Cove and Grandfather Golf and Country Club. During his 1st season in NC at GGCC, Jean met his wife and after another two seasons of heading back to FL for the winter, he decided he wanted to be in NC. He was offered a position as Senior Sous at GGCC, where he stayed for a year and a half and married his wife. He followed his wife to Charleston SC, where he got a job at Kiawah Island Club. Two years later, after their family welcomed a little girl, it was decided to move back to Raleigh, NC, to be near family. Chef Jean then landed a position as Sous Chef at Perry’s Steakhouse.