Our Team


Dan Hewitson
SVP & Managing Director
Serving since 2007
760-883-5322
About Dan
Dan comes to Mission Hills from his previous role as Regional Operations Managing Director for 18 clubs within the Pacific region of Invited. This is such a special opportunity and he is thrilled with the ability to dedicate his focus to our Clubs in the desert and deliver a premier club experience at Mission Hills our Members can all be proud of. Dan has lived in the Palm Desert area for more than 15 years and raised his five children here. Like you, he considers the desert his home and Mission Hills a very special place.


Ashley Varela
Club Manager
Serving since 2020
760-883-1579


Daniel DeCarlo
Membership Director
Serving since 2023
About Daniel
I was born and raised in the beautiful Bay Area of California, where I spent most of my childhood exploring the outdoors and playing sports. After playing football and completing my bachelor's degree at the University of Nevada Reno, I moved back to the bay area to be closer to family and where I met my now wife. Shortly after meeting, we decided to move to Austin, Texas, to experience a different city and all it had to offer. While in Austin, I continued my passion for fitness and outdoor activities, regularly working out and playing golf, as well as riding dirt bikes in the Texas Hill Country. I love being around friends and family and cherish that invaluable time


Michael Ferguson
Membership Manager
Serving since 2014


Jennifer Zuckerman
S. Director of Member Experience
Serving since 2023


Gabriela Vielmas
Events Sales Director
Serving since 2022
760-262-2551
About Gabriela
Gabriela was born and raised in the Coachella Valley and still resides in Indio with her husband, two kids and dog. Gabriela has worked in hospitality for 12 years most recently coming from Mastro’s Steakhouse as their Director of Events and has a passion for anything wine and gastronomy. She takes great pride in helps planning memorable events and building lasting connections with our members.


Ches Gibson
Director of Racquet Sports
Serving since 2022


Michael Holyk
Director of Golf
Serving since 2022
760-883-1667


Ruben Becerra
Food and Beverage Director
Serving since 2022


Mark Samson
Executive Chef
Serving since 2023


Nicole Lane
Director of Fitness
Serving since 2022

Mark Smith
Exercise Physiologist & Nutritionist | Golf Digest 50 Best Golf & Fitness Trainers in America 2022 - 2023

Mark Smith
Exercise Physiologist & Nutritionist | Golf Digest 50 Best Golf & Fitness Trainers in America 2022 - 2023
Serving since 2022
About Mark
Golf Digest 50 Best Golf & Fitness Trainers in America 2022 - 2023 | Titleist Performance Institute Level 3 Certified Fitness Professional |
RACQUETFIT™ Certified Professional |
Neurokinetic Therapy® Level 3 Certified Practitioner |


Jonas Conlan
Director of Agronomy
Serving since 2022
760-324-9400 ext. 8491
About Jonas
Jonas is originally from Michigan, a turf grass alumni from Michigan State University, he took up residence in the Coachella Valley in 1997.
He is an avid golfer and loves what he does from day to day operations, to golf course design and the history of the sport.


Oscar Flores
Director of Engineering
Serving since 2022
760-324-9400 ext. 8489
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Angelie Paz
Office Manager
Serving since 2023
760-883-1573