November December_2019 Newsletter

GREYSTONE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

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GREYSTONE EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHTS

JEORDON DUDLEY GREYSTONE’S PERSONAL TRAINER Jeordon has been with the Club since June 2018. He is among the first to graduate from our Greystone University program, and also serves on the Club’s Employee Roundtable. Growing up, Jeordon wanted to be a superhero. As he grew older, he decided that being a fireman or a police officer were more realistic aspirations. Ultimately, he always knew he wanted to help people. Helping members reach their fitness goals is Jeordon’s favorite part about working at Greystone, along with getting to know Greystone’s members and associates. Jeordon is from Birmingham and attended the University of Alabama where he played on the Men’s Rugby Team. He obtained a degree in Psychology with a minor in Biology. Jeordon joined the Physiology Club at Alabama and began training UA’s faculty and staff. This is where he discovered his passion for exercise science. What you may not know about Jeordon: He loves eating, traveling and dancing. The only foods he does not like are black olives, mushrooms, and coconut. His favorite place he has visited is Muscle Beach in California. Jeordon has played all sports except for swimming, hockey and golf. His UA Rugby coach created a play called “Smoke” named after Jeordon because he is so fast.

ALLI SLOAN OUR CLUB’S GRAPHIC DESIGNER

KAT ARREDONDO OUR RESIDENT PASTRY CHEF

Alli has served in the role of graphic designer at Greystone for the past 3 years. She also was among the first to graduate from our Greystone University program. Alli is from Madison, AL and attended the University of Alabama. There she obtained a double major in Graphic Design and Advertising. Alli always knew she wanted to have a career in the arts. As a child, she wanted to be a movie director and later, an art director. Alli still loves art and crafting in her free time. She does some freelance but really enjoys crafting personalized gifts for her friends and family. In addition to creating in her free time, Alli loves traveling and recently spent over a month abroad in Europe! She also enjoys spending time with her friends at local breweries, playing with her dog Leia, and watching Alabama football – Roll Tide! What you may not know about Alli: Her favorite thing she has created is an abstract steel bike rack made in a sculpture class at Alabama. You can see her bike rack in Downtown Tuscaloosa next time you’re there at the corner of 4th and 23rd!

Kat has served in the role of pastry chef at Greystone for almost two years. She also was among the first to graduate from our Greystone University program. Kat calls South Carolina home and is a huge Clemson fan! She moved to Alabama in 2004. Kat’s career in the culinary arts started at the Continental Bakery dough room here in Birmingham back in 2005. Kat attended culinary school at Culinard Virginia College and graduated in 2007. She first started cooking with her mother and both grandmothers, who never let her leave the kitchen. Her “mama” loved baking and inspired Kat to pursue pastry as a specialty. It is a special treat in her family that on your birthday you get to eat dessert first! What you may not know about Kat: She loves yoga and is an only child. Her happy place is the beach, especially Carolina beaches! She has an adorable husky mix named Pepper.