Brian Kautz, PGA - General Manager

At the age of twenty-five, Brian earned his first head professional job at The Pointe in Bloomington, Indiana. He later left the club arena to work for Pro Group, Arnold Palmer’s golf company. Eventually he came back to the club side of the business and held various positions including Director of Golf at the Estero Country Club in Florida and Shanty Creek Resorts in Bellaire, Michigan. As General Manager of The Dunes, Brian enjoys applying his wealth of knowledge and experience on beautiful Sanibel Island.

Dana Swanson, Certified Wedding Planner - Membership and Catering Sales Manager

Originally from Swedesboro, New Jersey, Dana joined The Dunes in 2014. In 2017, she earned the designation of Certified Wedding Planner and was promoted to the position of Membership and Catering Sales Manager. Dana graduated Cum Laude with a bachelor’s degree in Resort & Hospitality Management from Florida Gulf Coast University. Dana loves cultivating relationships with members and guests as well as planning every detail of life celebrations such as weddings, anniversaries and other special events.