Russell Goshi
Club General Manager
Professional Track: Maui native, UH Business Grad with 30+ years in Hospitality Management. Lived and worked with hospitality companies in Japan, Alaska and Hawaii.
Service Promise: If can can, if no can maybe can…
After hours: Russell is a lifelong beginner surfer, self proclaimed food snob, and loves to travel.
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.
Erwann Le Ridant
Director of Tennis
Professional Track: French native, lifetime career as a tennis professional. USPTA PTR certified. Experienced in coaching all levels of Tennis from beginners to professional level.
Service Promise: I am committed to help others meet their goals in tennis whether in search of fun, fitness, or growth and development.
After Hours: Erwann loves spending time with his family. He is happiest around nature and the ocean. He is passionate about kitesurfing and all sports.
Kyle Ellison
Director of Athletic Facilities & Programs
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 two 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 two young sons.
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.