Meet the Team

Bill McKay is the Director of Sales & Marketing at Innisbrook, a Salamander Golf & Spa Resort.  The 30-year hotel industry veteran directs all marketing and sales strategies overseeing all golf and group sales, as well as catering and revenue management.  Before joining Salamander Hotels and Resorts, Bill held various sales and marketing positions with Hyatt Hotels, Hilton Hotels, Gaylord Hotels, KSL Resorts and with several convention and visitor bureaus in Charlotte, Little Rock and Savannah.  In addition, Bill spent six years in the initial startup, with the Nashville Predators and in the first five seasons securing corporate partnerships and sponsors for the NHL franchise. Bill spends his free time on his John Deere tractor or at a hockey rink watching his 19 year old “Goalie “son play in the USPHL for the South Shore Kings and now Stonehill College in the NE10.

Rachael joined the Innisbrook team in July of 2008.  She has been an instrumental leader on the operations team with her previous positions as Front Office Manager, Director of Housekeeping as well as a year spent in Reservations assisting and learning the group side. She brings over 15 years of customer service experience. That combined with her property and operations knowledge, Rachael makes optimal Sales Manager for Innisbrook. She started in Sales in 2016 with Florida and Canada as her territories then after a few months advanced to handle the Midwest Territories.  She loves Innisbrook and all it has to offer and truly enjoys sharing with meeting planners all of the possibilities that can come to life for an event, meeting or exhibit. She enjoys creating relationships with planners and helping make their day. Rachael has a Bachelor of Science in Business from the University of South Florida.

Rachael also enjoys spending time with her husband (newly married! 9/3/17) and her two fur babies. She loves Innisbrook so much that she even got married here!

Carla Carroll began her hospitality career as a student in the School of Hospitality at Georgia Southern University, gaining her degree in Tourism and Commercial Recreation in 2001.  Carla completed her internship at the Ritz Carlton Amelia Island and went on to join Old Overton Country Club in Vestavia Hills, Alabama as Director of Aquatics and Tennis Pro-Shop Manager, leading Kids Programs and Managing Special Events for the Club.  Carla then moved to Destin, Florida and continued her career with Noble House Hotels & Resorts and The St. Joe Company as Sales Manager and Catering Sales Manager for WaterColor Inn & Resort.  Carla spent seven years with WaterColor Inn & Resort helping to build the wedding and special events industry in Destin then continued her career with Noble House Hotels as National Sales Manager for Kona Kai Resort & Spa in San Diego.  In 2014, Carla moved back to her home state of Georgia and began her next adventure as National Sales Manager for the Atlanta Convention & Visitor’s Bureau for three years before joining Salamander Hotels & Resorts in 2017.

Matt Danders joined the Salamander Sales Team at Innisbrook, a Salamander Golf & Spa Resort, in June 2018 as the Senior Sales Manager for the Southeast Region.  Matt is a 20 year veteran in the Hospitality Industry.  He began his career in food and beverage, holding management positions in high end restaurants and owner/operator/chef of a catering business. After shifting to the hotel sales 14 years ago, Matt has held various sales positions primarily with Hilton Hotels and Intercontinental Hotel Group in the Kansas City area.   As a recent transplant from the Midwest, Matt enjoys spending time in the sunshine and water with his wife, Kate, and dog Baxter.  He will be rooting long distance for his Kansas State University Wildcats! 

As a graduate of the University of Central Florida, Christine received her Bachelor’s Degree in Event Management through the Rosen College of Hospitality.  Christine’s career began with a destination management company, where she discovered a passion for corporate planning. She later transitioned into the coordination of various events with local venues, including Bon Appetit Group and Opal properties. She joins the Innisbrook team with experience selling and servicing corporate meetings, social gatherings, holiday parties and weddings. 

In her spare time, Christine enjoys staying active outdoors, including traveling to local springs for kayaking adventures.  She also makes it a priority to incorporate health and fitness into her daily routine. 

Drew serves as Golf Sales Manager for the Grand Golf Resorts of Florida where he books and coordinates golf outings for groups of 12 to 250. Drew is actively involved attending golf trade shows and marketing all three golf resorts as the top golf destinations of Florida. Drew brings great energy to Innisbrook where he continues to broaden his current knowledge on golf industry trends and marketing campaigns to increase sales and surpass his goals. Drew is a graduate of North Carolina State University and has been rewarded with outstanding customer service awards in his past positions over his last 10 years in hospitality. Besides playing golf in his spare time, Drew enjoys playing poker and attending various pro and college sport events.

With a focus on customer service Mr. Thompson joined the Salamander family in February 2007. Tim has been in the golf industry for over 20 years and in Hospitality for nearly 8 years. Tim's focus is ensuring the success of each and every group's program. Tim has the proven ability to create unique member, junior and guest experience using innovative and dynamic programs. Tim enjoys spending time with his kids swimming, barbequing and attending local sporting events.

Billy serves as a Golf Sales Manager at Innisbrook Resort specializing in Golf Tournaments and Day Golf Groups. With 10 years of experience in the golf industry, Billy brings plenty of knowledge and passion to the Innisbrook team. Before joining Innisbrook, he spent time working at some notable facilities including Medinah Country Club in IL. Most recently, Billy served as the assistant golf professional of Innisbrook’s Copperhead Course; He took on his new role in 2017. Billy enjoys playing golf with friends and clients, kayaking, and rooting for his Detroit sports teams.

Matt serves as a National Golf Sales Manager for the Salamander Golf Resorts of Florida where he books and coordinates golf outings. Matt has been part of the Innisbrook family for close to 3 years. Prior to obtaining this role, he served as an Assistant Golf Professional and Golf Service Manager. Matt is a graduate of Florida State University. He is well known in the Innisbrook community due to working summer internships throughout his college career at the resort. Matt has always been passionate about customer service and the hospitality industry. In his spare time, Matt enjoys playing golf with his friends and clients, traveling, and cheering on his FSU teams.

Melissa is very excited to be a part of the Catering Sales team at Innisbrook Golf & Spa Resort.  Originally from the Chicago area, Melissa’s background and experience started in the private club industry over nearly 25 years ago.  With years of hospitality experience in both operations and sales, including 7 years with ClubCorp here in the Tampa market, she brings a wealth of knowledge in successfully planning and executing all aspects of private events including corporate and association functions, fundraisers, receptions and dinners, holiday parties and weddings, just to name a few.  Melissa is also a Certified Wedding Planner, which brings another level of expertise to our wedding clients getting ready to say “I do!”   Outside of work, Melissa and her husband are typically off on their next adventure with their 4 year old daughter.

Kelly is excited to be a part of the Catering Sales Team at Innisbrook Golf & Spa Resort.  She is a graduate from the Dedman School of Hospitality at Florida State University and started her hospitality career 15 years ago.  She has extensive experience in the private club, hotel and resort industry, having been a part of the Hilton Hawaiian Village and ClubCorp teams in years past.  Kelly has experience in both operations and events, primarily in the Hawaii and Florida markets. She brings a tremendous amount of experience in the sales and execution of private events, corporate events, social events and weddings. Outside of work, Kelly enjoys boating with her husband and three children.