Carlyn Apana
Club Office & Human Resources Manager
Professional Track: Native of Kauai, Brigham Young University Bachelors in Business with 18+ years as an Office Manager.
Service Promise: The Golden Rule: Treat others how you want to be treated…
After hours: Carlyn enjoys working out, retail therapy and traveling (or skyping) to spend time with her children & grandchildren.
Luana Paahana
Club Membership & Marketing
Professional Track: Seattle native, degree in Fashion Merchandising, 28 years in Maui Hospitality Sales & Marketing before joining the Club in 2009
Service Promise: To help members know the Club and one another so they can enjoy and enhance this community.
After Hours: Luana loves coffee, a great workout, and the beauty of nature.
Mark Shimamura
USTGF Golf Professional & Pro Shop Manager
Professional Track: Maui Native, 25 years experience in Retail Management. Received Certification in Golf Instruction and Golf Club Repair in 2006. Joined Maui Country Club in 2008
Service Promise: Club Members are my #1 Responsibility
After Hours: Mark enjoys playing and watching all sports, traveling, and shopping. Would love to be a “Golfing Topiarist” in retirement.
Alex Baraoidan
Golf Course Superintendent
Professional Track: Native of the Philippines, 37 years Maui resident and 28 years working in the golf industry. Certified Irrigation Specialist and a member of the Golf Course Superintendent Association of America and Hawaii Golf Course Association for 14+ years.
Service Promise: To provide the BEST golf course and experience to our members and guests.
After Hours: Alex loves to cook, spend time with family and friends, and of course weekend golf with his buddies.
Kyle Ellison
Director of Tennis, Pool, and Fitness
Professional Track: Maui native with a degree in Government and Leadership from Claremont Mckenna College. NCAA tennis All-American with 15 years of experience in tourism and hospitality. Has worked as a boat captain, scuba instructor, kayak guide, snuba guide, bartender, DJ, tennis coach, and paddleboard company owner. A decade spent as a travel writer allowed him to visit over 70 countries, and he’s authored three books on Maui.
Service Promise: “The ear of a leader must ring with the voices of the people.” (-Woodrow Wilson)—my door is always open!
After Hours: Hiking, beach time, and family time with his wife and three young sons.
Scott Lechuga diSalvo
Head Tennis Professional
Professional Track: Living and coaching tennis on Maui since 1996. Certified by the United States Professional Tennis Association in 1997 with an Elite level certification. Joined Maui Country Club in 2020.
Service Promise: To help our members and guests develop their tennis skills and have an awesome time at the club.
After Hours: Spending time with my wife and daughter is always #1! I also enjoy studying martial arts, beach time, playing guitar, and playin tennis of course!
Sean Christensen
Executive Chef
Professional Track: Native of Seattle, Washington on Maui since 2000. Studied at the Spokane Skills center and was mentored by great chefs during my on the job training. Joined MCC in 2013
Service Promise: Constant and never ending improvement
After Hours: Family man. When not spending time with the girls Sean enjoys fishing, gardening, reading, and cooking.