Leadership

Brian Michaud serves as General Manager of Meadowbrook Golf Club, bringing more than 20 years of leadership experience and more than 15 years in golf, hospitality, and recreation management. Throughout his career, he has helped guide organizations through periods of growth and transformation by strengthening operations, developing people, elevating guest experiences, and building cultures rooted in trust, accountability, and service.

At Meadowbrook, Brian views leadership through the lens of stewardship. He is focused on establishing the direction, standards, culture, and shared purpose that will guide the property into its next chapter. His vision is for Meadowbrook to become a welcoming and sustainable public golf destination that West Memphis is proud to call its own, serving its community and drawing golfers from across the region.

A husband, father, working professional, and Penn State World Campus student continuing his education in Business Administration, Brian brings curiosity, humility, and a commitment to lifelong growth to his role. He believes strong leadership means bringing good people together around a shared purpose and creating the conditions for them to do exceptional work.

For Brian, Meadowbrook’s transformation is ultimately about creating something of lasting value: a place that welcomes people in, creates opportunity, strengthens its community, and gives others something meaningful to build upon.

Austin Britton serves as Golf Course Superintendent at Meadowbrook Golf Club, bringing more than a decade of experience in golf course maintenance, turfgrass management, and facility operations.

Austin’s career in golf began at age 15, working alongside his grandfather at a local course. That early introduction grew into a lasting passion and led him to earn an Associate of Science in Turf Management. He later developed his experience at several Memphis-area facilities, including TPC Southwind, Stonebridge Golf Club, Memphis National Golf Club, and Colonial Country Club.

His connection to Meadowbrook began in 2019 as an agronomic consultant with the former Meadowbrook Country Club. Austin returned in 2026 as Superintendent to help guide the course through its renovation and reopening. His work includes rebuilding and growing in the new TifEagle greens, improving bunkers and tees, developing irrigation, and establishing the maintenance operation that will support Meadowbrook well beyond reopening.

For Austin, helping bring Meadowbrook back to life carries special meaning. He approaches the course with respect for the craft and a commitment to leaving it better with each passing season. Away from Meadowbrook, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons, coaching youth sports, and occasionally finding time to play golf instead of growing the grass for everyone else.

Daniela Velasco serves as Food & Beverage Director at Meadowbrook Golf Club, bringing more than 20 years of leadership experience and a thoughtful, detail-oriented approach to creating places where people feel genuinely welcomed. For Daniela, hospitality begins with people.

Her leadership centers on building trust, setting clear standards, and giving people the support they need to grow and succeed. She believes that when a team feels valued and takes pride in its work, that care carries naturally into every guest interaction, meal, and gathering.

Away from Meadowbrook, Daniela and her husband enjoy traveling and discovering different cultures, cuisines, and experiences. A lifelong sports fan who grew up playing softball and basketball, she has seen several of her favorite teams win championships in person, including the South Carolina Gamecocks women’s basketball team, the WNBA’s New York Liberty, and the New York Yankees.

Garrett Waller serves as Assistant Golf Professional at Meadowbrook Golf Club, bringing five years of golf-industry experience and a genuine commitment to creating a welcoming and memorable experience for every golfer who visits the property.

His journey in golf began at Meadowbrook when he was 17 years old. Returning to the course in a leadership role has given Garrett a meaningful appreciation for both its history and the opportunity ahead. Along the way, he continued developing his knowledge and experience at several respected golf facilities, including Pinnacle Country Club in Rogers, Arkansas.

Garrett’s background includes daily golf operations, tournament and event management, guest service, merchandising, and the coordination required to keep a golf operation running smoothly. He takes pride in being a dependable leader and teammate and understands that a successful golf experience is shaped by countless details and the people responsible for carrying them forward each day.

As Assistant Golf Professional, Garrett is committed to leading by example, helping the golf staff grow, and continually improving the experience Meadowbrook provides. His firsthand connection to the course gives him a distinct appreciation for what Meadowbrook has meant to golfers in the past and the role it can serve within the community for years to come.