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Club Manager: Melodi Caruso
Melodi Caruso came to Valley as Club Manager in January 2009 with 12 years experience in the country club and events industry. As manager of Valley, she is responsible for the entire food and beverage operation including the restaurant, sales & production of events, and membership services.
A graduate of the University of Rhode Island, and member of the Rhode Island Wedding Group, Melodi prides herself on customer service and works aggressively to ensure that quality and value always exceed the client's expectations. After executing over 1000 weddings and countless events, she is considered an expert in the industry.
Melodi resides in West Warwick with her husband Anthony.
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Business Manager: Lauren Librandi
Lauren Librandi has been the Business Manager at Valley since 2008. Prior to joining Valley, Lauren spent 10 years as an office manager and comptroller in the automotive field. As Business Manager, Lauren handles all financial duties of the Club including member billing, accounts payable, and accounts recievable.
She is a graduate of Rhode Island College with an A.S. in Accounting and a B.S. in Management.
Lauren resides in Warwick with her husband Steven and two daughters, Kyla and Kenzi.
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Executive Chef/Assistant Manager:
Terry Saccomagno
Terry Saccomagno is the Executive Chef and Assistant Manager at Valley Country Club. Terry joined his long time colleague Melodi Caruso, and came to Valley in 2009 from Alpine Country Club where he held the same position for 24 years. Terry leads his culinary team in the daily operation of the kitchen and banquets, as well as manages the restaurant staff.
He was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY and graduated from Johnson & Wales University. Terry has been in the food service industry for nearly 35 years with the majority of those years spent in the country club environment. His specialties are dominated by Italian cuisine, with his first passion being to cater weddings and large events.
Terry resides in North Providence with his wife Lynne and three children Lauren, AJ, and Santino.
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Golf Professional: Tony Lauro
2012 will mark Tony’s 5th year as the Head Golf Professional at Valley Country Club. A University of Rhode Island graduate Tony has held numerous positions in Rhode Island over the past 20 years including Head Golf Professional positions at the Narragansett Driving Range, Firefly Country Club and Jamestown Country Club.
Tony has also served as the Assistant Golf Professional at New England Country Club, and Point Judith Country Club.
In addition to managing the Valley Country Club Pro Shop, Tony also provides his expertise in organizing and running all of the Valley Country Club member tournaments and all outside golf outings with the help of his staff. Tony currently resides in Cranston, Rhode Island.
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Greens Superintendent: Frank Arruda
Frank Arruda enters his 3rd season as the Greens Superintendent at Valley Country Club. Frank came to Valley from Agawam Hunt with 35 years of greens maintenance. He supervises a staff of approximately 20 who maintain the course on a daily basis.
Frank is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts and the University of Rhode Island and is a Certified Golf Course Superintendent and a Certified Irrigation Auditor. He is also a member of the GCSAA & RIGCSA.
Frank has three children Gary, Catherine, and Mary, and resides in Cranston with his wife Susan.
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