Mike Compton has served as Drive Shack’s Interim Chief Executive Officer and President since April 28, 2023.
Prior to his appointment, Mr. Compton worked for the Chairman of Drive Shack’s Board of Directors for seven years. His responsibilities included managing investments and operations for successful companies across hospitality, healthcare, sports, and entertainment industries. Mr. Compton holds an MBA from the Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins College and a BA from Rollins College.
Paul has been a member of American Golf’s executive committee since 2014 and has led American Golf’s national business development efforts since 2007. In addition to his extensive involvement in numerous golf facility purchase and sale transactions, he has extensive experience negotiating and implementing golf facility leases and management agreements. Throughout his more than 20-year career with American Golf, Paul has held senior golf operations positions and has been integral to the Company’s efforts in partnering with golf course owners including numerous municipalities to provide capital improvements and professional golf management services to their constituents. Prior to joining American Golf, Paul held various management and operations positions at a wide variety of golf facilities including a municipally owned course, member-owned private clubs, and a major golf resort.
Paul earned his B.A. in History from Brandeis University where he was a co-captain of the school’s golf team
Brian serves as Vice President of Operations supporting our Public golf courses. Brian has been with American Golf for over 30 years in various management and regional positions. Brian is on the Board of Directors of the American Golf Foundation for several years and currently serves as AGF CFO. Brian has been a Class A Member of the PGA of America for over 30 years.
Brian holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Azusa Pacific University where he played college basketball and tennis.
Joyce Shelton is a highly experienced golf industry professional with over 20 years of experience in operational systems, revenue management, and leadership/change management. She has held leadership positions as a General Manager and Regional Manager at various clubs and is a member of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council for American Golf Corporation, promoting safe, fair, and inclusive work environments.
Joyce also served as Assistant Director for the County of Los Angeles Parks and Recreations Golf Division, overseeing one of the country's largest municipal golf systems, focusing on accessible golf.
She holds a Bachelor's degree from CSU Long Beach and an MBA from Pepperdine University, making her a valuable leader in the golf industry with a broad knowledge of operational systems and a passion for excellence.
Jorge joined American Golf as Community Engagement Director (CED). As CED he will be responsible for managing community relations and contractual requirements associated with community initiatives between American Golf and its landlords. Jorge most recently served as Senior Golf Director for the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation. In that role, he and his team oversaw all aspects the County’s 20 golf course system including the complex lease agreements between the County and its various lessees, contract development, compliance, capital projects and community relations. Prior to his County service, he served on the ground level in the golf industry as a general manager and golf professional at public and municipal facilities.
He is a Class “A” Member of the PGA of America. In 2022 he was bestowed an Honorary Life Member by the association. He is a Board member for the Southern California Golf Association, Serves on the PGA of America’s A Place to Play committee, the USGA’s Advocacy workgroup and is an SCPGA Advisory Committee member. Jorge believes that we must nurture and continue to build relationships with our guests and non-golfer constituent neighbors as well. Collectively, they allow us to thrive in the industry and collectively we will work together to fend off future economic and political pressures to repurpose our golf courses.