John Jenkins | General Manager
john@shalimarpointe.com
John Jenkins, PGA, a retired U.S. Army veteran and native of Ozark, AL, joined Shalimar Pointe in July 2024. Throughout his career, he has served at various prestigious golf courses, including Eisenhower Golf Course at the United States Air Force Academy, as an Assistant Professional at Cheyenne Shadows Golf Course, Fort Carson, CO, and as a recruiter for the PGA Golf Management Program at The University of Colorado Colorado Springs. Most recently, he was the Head Golf Professional at Gator Lakes Golf Course on Hurlburt Field. John, who developed his love for golf from his father, brings his leadership and passion for customer service to support the members and guests at Shalimar Pointe. He is married to Jennifer, and they have two daughters, Jena and Makenzye.
Assistant Pro
Sheritta Bitikofer | Office Administrator
admin@shalimarpointe.com
Sheritta Bitikofer joined Shalimar Pointe Golf Club in September of 2021 and has lived in Northwest Florida for most of her life. She has been in accounting and bookkeeping for over a decade but has also been a historical fiction author and historian for several years. Sheritta oversees billing, member statements, general bookkeeping, and office management for Shalimar Pointe. Outside of work, Sheritta enjoys traveling to historic sites across the country with her husband and reading in cozy coffee shops.
Donna Grater | Food & Beverage Manager
thegrill@shalimarpointe.com
Donna Grater has been a grill staff member since July of 2021. With her previous management skills and love for cooking and planning, she was promoted to Food and Beverage Manager in 2022. She enjoys her life every day and lives it to the fullest. She is proud to say that she is a local to the Emerald Coast area, as well as five generations of her family. She is a mother of three and grandmother of three. Outside of work, she loves gardening, crafts, and animals. She believes happiness is in the kitchen, so let’s cook!
Floyd Clarkson | Teaching Professional
proshop@shalimarpointe.com
Floyd Clarkson has been an avid golfer for over 33 years and has served as a Club Pro at over 20 years at 4 different courses – one of which was voted #6 in the state of Missouri. He moved to Florida to begin teaching golf and has given over 9,000 lessons in his lifetime, averaging 400 lessons per year. He brings not only his boundless experience to every lesson but also immense patience and an infectious positive attitude that makes him a valuable asset to the Shalimar Pointe team.