Troon President to step into CEO role, founder to become executive chairman

Dana Garmany (left) and Tim Schantz (Photo: Troon)

Troon President Tim Schantz will officially move into his new role as CEO of the club management firm on April 1, while Troon founder Dana Garmany will become the company’s executive chairman.

“I feel a personal responsibility to carry on Dana’s legacy, create value for him and the company and maintain the feeling that we’re part of something very special that one guy started 29 years ago,” Schantz said. “Leading Troon will be a lot of responsibility, but it’s something I welcome. There are no dramatic changes planned. For Troon associates and our facilities, it’s business as usual with no big changes or reinventions.”

Schantz has been with Troon since 1998 and has served as the company’s president since 2017. Prior to becoming president, he was the executive vice president of global business development. He has more 24 years of experience in the golf and hospitality industries, specializing in corporate and real estate transactions. Prior to joining Troon, Schantz served as vice president and senior corporate counsel for the Doubletree Corp., a Phoenix-based lodging and hospitality company. A licensed attorney, Schantz began his career in the California offices of international law firm Latham & Watkins. Schantz received a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Colorado Boulder and his Juris Doctor in law from the University of Kansas.

“The timing is right for Tim to move into the role of CEO,” said Garmany. “He is a caring leader and a very smart dude. Troon is prepared and positioned for a strong future. As for me, I look forward to playing more golf, doing some writing as a hobby and playing with a few bands I am involved with. That really is fun for me.”

Garmany founded Troon in 1990 with Troon North Golf Club as its flagship property. Under Garmany’s leadership, Troon provides services at more than 360 locations around the globe, including managing 280 golf courses at 246 facilities. In his new role as executive chairman, Garmany will still be active with the company as he’ll continue to run board meetings and be a presence for Troon in the industry. He is the largest individual shareholder of the company.