About J & J Calhoun and Associates

Biography - President

  Jennifer R. Calhoun, MBA, CHE

Improve your organization's productivity, reduce costs, develop leaders and managers, train and motivate your supervisors and employees by working with Jennifer, President of J & J Calhoun and Associates.

Jennifer has 15 years of experience developing and facilitating seminars and workshops for all levels of workers in hospitality, tourism, service, and educational organizations, both in the United States and overseas. Her expertise-not just multifaceted but multicultural-qualifies her to consult on the most pressing issues facing your organization. Before forming J&J Calhoun Associates, Jennifer was Director of Seminar Programs for the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute.

Jennifer's education, certifications, and memberships include:

• Masters of Business Administration (MBA), University of Central Florida
• Certified Hospitality Educator (CHE), Eastern Michigan University
• Bachelor of Science in Hotel Management
• Diploma in Education
• Several professional certifications in training techniques
• DDI certification "Skills for an Empowered Workforce"
• Member, American Society for Training and Development (ASTD)
• Member, National Association for Female Executives (NAFE)

Biography - Vice-President

  John A. Calhoun, GCSAA, CHT

John empowers clients from large and small golf and driving range operations to:

• Improve maintenance practices and lower costs
• Identify key improvements to enhance your operations and profitability
• Plan renovations for holes, greens, tees, bunkers, and irrigation systems
• Enhance administrative and management skills
• Train and develop mentoring programs for all levels of employees

A results-oriented high achiever and internationally known consultant to the golfing sector, John has over 15 years proven success in managing golf course operations both in the U.S. and overseas. His credentials include:

• Associate of Science Degree in Golf Course Operations
• Associate Degree, Golf Complex Operations and Management
• Certified Hospitality Trainer (CHT), American Hotel & Lodging Association
• Golf teaching certification
• Club repair certification
• Numerous turf equipment certifications
• Member, Golf Course Superintendents Association of America