Kiawah Island Club announces hire of Thomas Nevin as Chief Operating Officer

Kiawah Island Club, a private, members-only club exclusive to Kiawah Island property owners – located 21 miles south of Charleston – is excited to announce the hire of Thomas (“Tom”) Nevin. A performance-driven private club executive with an extensive background in hospitality and club management, and a proven track record overseeing highly regarded properties including the Westchester Country Club serving as the Chief Operating Officer, and General Manager at Sleepy Hollow Country Club, Robert Trent Jones Golf Club, and New York City’s landmark Waldorf Astoria, Tom has consistently created a culture of great service at a variety of clubs, each with vastly different amenities and member priorities.

“Tom was a natural fit for this role given his long history working in some of the best clubs in the United States. He believes, as do we, that the overall experience at a private club needs to be exceptional and, with his incredible passion and experience, I believe Tom will make a great addition to our outstanding team,” said Patrick Melton, Managing Partner at South Street Partners, owner of the residential development of Kiawah Island including Kiawah Island Club and Kiawah Island Real Estate.

Throughout his career, Tom has been involved with many successful capital improvement projects resulting in a notable increase in the quality of the athletic amenities, food and beverage, and lodging, at the clubs he has managed. A team player with a strong belief in the idea that people work with him – not for him – Tom prides himself on diligently working everyday with his team and members to enhance the club experience for all stakeholders. Tom and his wife, Kimberly, have two adult children and are looking forward to relocating to the Lowcountry with their dog Maggie.

Kiawah Island Club consists of two of the top 100 residential golf courses in the country – the Tom Watson-designed Cassique and the Tom Fazio-designed River Course – as well as the Golf Learning Center. Other world-class amenities include the Robert A.M. Stern-designed Beach Club, with restaurant concept by James Beard winner, Chef Mike Lata; Cassique Clubhouse with restaurant concept by Top Chef judge and James Beard winner, Tom Colicchio; the Clodagh-designed Sasanqua Spa, state-of-the-art Sports Pavilion, award-winning indoor-outdoor Marsh House, and Sporting Club.