Nate McLaughlin, General Manager
General Manager, Nate McLaughlin. Nate joined the Mesa Country Club team with nearly 20 years of hospitality and country club experience throughout the country. Nate is a native of the valley and holds a Bachelor's degree in Hospitality and Tourism from Northern Arizona University and later completed his Master's degree from NAU in Business Leadership. He is also a graduate of Westwood High School and EVIT Culinary and holds a level one Sommelier certificate from the Court of Master Sommeliers. His experience includes Marriott Hotels in South Carolina, North Shore Country Club in Mequon, Wisconsin and two platinum clubs: The Desert Mountain Club in Scottsdale, and, most recently, Belle Meade Country Club in Nashville, Tennessee. Notably, he has had experience at Mesa Country Club early in his career (2004-2008).
Nate is excited to join the Mesa Country Club team and come home to the valley. He is recently married and will reside in South Scottsdale with his wife, Erica. When he is not at work, Nate enjoys learning more about food and wine, watching football, playing golf and boxing.
Scott Wright, PGA, Head Golf Professional
Scott has been the Head Golf Professional at Mesa Country Club since September, 2007. He became a PGA Member in October 1999. Scott was born in Scotland and spent his early childhood years in South Africa before moving to the US in 1987. After graduating from Louisiana Tech University, where he played collegiate golf, Scott had the privilege of working at prestigious facilities such as PGA National Resort, Saucon Valley Country Club, and Superstition Mountain Golf Club. He achieved his lifelong goal of playing in a PGA Tour event when he qualified for and competed in the 2002 Phoenix Open. Scott and his wife Nita have four children, all boys, Nathan, Garrett, Jacob and Lucas.
Carlos Salinas, Executive Chef
Carlos was born in the small town of Cuernavaca, Morelos located in Mexico. Everyone in Carlos’s family cooked and it became a big part of him as he grew up. Carlos moved to Arizona in 2006 when he was just 14 years old and began working in a kitchen right away. Carlos started as a bus boy and worked his way to the lead line cook at just 16 years old. He was later offered an apprenticeship role working with Chef Aaron May, found of Over Easy. Carlos was quickly recognized to have great talent in the kitchen and went right into sous chef work where he aided in building the back of house for restaurants like Long View, Mimi’s Café, and even held a huge role as the Executive Sous Chef for Maravilla Scottsdale where he overlooked four different outlets, one being 4-star restaurant, Ironwood Grill. At Maravilla, Carlos focused on coast control, plate consistency, staff training, and most importantly, guest satisfaction. Carlos is excited for the opportunity he has been given here at Mesa Country Club. You might have seen a few changes already, but Carlos is ready to get started with training, portion control, and new delicious dishes for the members to enjoy!