SUPERINTENDENT

Rob has been in the golf industry since 1989 where he worked at Turner Valley Golf & Country Club, in Alberta then moved onto Osoyoos Golf Club as Assistant and started at Skeena Valley Golf & Country Club in 2001 as Superintendent. He has been a CGSA member since 1993. Rob grew up on a farm and his dad was a doctor. He says, "Perfect recipe to become a turfgrass manager!" He was on the BCGSA Board of Directors for 9 years, being Past President in 2007/2008. He has two daughters Anna and Grace who keep him driving to be better!

"CGSA is proud to announce Rob as the 2022 CGSA/Rain Bird Environmental Achievement Award winner. Rob's environmental projects have proven to be very successful at Skeena Valley Golf Course. He should be celebrated for these positive environmental initiatives. Thank you and congratulations, Rob."

ー Pierre Vezeau, AGS, CGSA President

HEAD GOLF PROFESSIONAL

Dustin grew up in Edmonton Alberta, where he graduated from the Golf Management program at Grant MacEwan University and has been in the golf industry since 2015, where he has worked in both the private and public sector. He has been a PGA of Canada member since 2016. His first 6 seasons were spent at the Petroleum Golf & Country Club, which he believes gave him invaluable knowledge and a strong foundation for his continued growth in the golf industry. He continued his career for 3 more seasons at The Northern Bear where he continued to dedicate himself to improving as a golf professional. In 2025, Dustin was ready to advance in his career and became the Head professional here at Skeena Valley Golf & Country Club.

HEAD CHEF

Born and raised in Elginburg, Ontario, Chef Andrew Bennett developed his passion for cooking at an early age on his family’s multi-generational farm. Growing up raising sheep and working alongside his family, he was introduced to cooking through community events and banquet services at the local church; these experiences laid the foundation for his culinary journey.

Andrew’s first professional kitchen role began at Swiss Chalet, followed by positions in a small local golf course kitchen and later in a fast-paced bar environment. These early experiences solidified his desire to pursue cooking as a career, leading him to enroll in culinary studies and further refine his skills.

He went on to complete a Culinary Management diploma at Niagara College, including a 500 - hour international apprenticeship in Connemara, Ireland. While working at Delphi Resort, a four-and-a-half-star property, Andrew developed a strong foundation in classical techniques and gained a deep appreciation for intuitive cooking techniques, learning to create dishes without relying on recipes.

Now based in Terrace, British Columbia, Andrew serves as head chef at Skeena Valley Golf & Country Club. He is passionate about showcasing local ingredients, embracing the surrounding landscape, and creating memorable dining experiences that reflect both his agricultural roots and global culinary influences.

FOOD & BEVERAGE MANAGER