Frank Romano, President

Phone: (262) 257-9626

Email: fromano2471@aol.com

Frank Romano runs a group of companies involved in the golf, real estate development, and financial technology space. He resides is Vail, Colorado with his spouse Rebecca and two children Reagan (14) and Rocco (12). Reagan is in her first year at Ski and Snowboard Club Vail in the Alpine Program, and Rocco is involved in the Nordic program at Vail Mountain School

Samantha Forbush, General Manager, Human Resources Manager, and Outing Coordinator

Work Phone: (262) 252-4994 ext. 110

Email: accounting@milwaukeegolfcompany.com

Samantha Forbush is the General Manager/Human Resources Manager for Silver Spring Golf Club. She oversees the financial and administrative functions of the company. Prior to her position at Silver Spring, she spent 10+ years in finance and banking. Samantha graduated with honors from DeVry University with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. She is also a member of the National Society of Leadership and Success. In her free time she enjoys cooking, cleaning, and spending time with her daughter.

Carrie Kroening, Florist

Phone: (414) 526-0298

Email: petalsck@yahoo.com

Carrie has been an event florist for 20 years. Petals Floral Design a premier event floral company has now been integrated in Silver Spring GC to offer exclusive services. Carrie has participated in exhibits at the Milwaukee Art Museum, received many accolades and deign awards and taught a variety workshops. Her passion is flowers, yoga and dogs. She is also going back to school to become yoga teacher certified and hopes to bring classes to the club as another amenity.

John Blau, PGA Associate, Director of Golf

Work Phone: (262) 252-4994, ext. 346

Email:  jblau@silverspringgolf.com

John Blau is the Director of Golf for Silver Spring Golf Club. He oversees all golf operations at the facility with the exception of course maintenance. John has a 50+ year background in golf and entered the profession in 2018 after a 30+ year professional career in the airline and commercial finance industries. Prior to joining Silver Spring in 2021, he was an Assistant Golf Professional at a private club in Naples, Florida, and a PGA Golf Management Intern at Whistling Straits. He is currently in the PGA golf management program pursuing his Class A membership. In addition to his Director of Golf role at Silver Spring, he is also an Assistant Boys Golf Coach at Waukesha West High School. John is a UW-Madison graduate and enjoys watching the Badgers, spending winter months in Naples with his wife, and helping golfers improve their games.