Behind every round, event, lesson, and celebration at Silver Lake Country Club is a team that truly cares. We’re golfers, planners, hosts, problem-solvers, and neighbors—many of us have been here for years, and some of us grew up right alongside this place. What we all share is a genuine love for what we do and the people we do it for. From the first hello to the last goodbye, our goal is simple: make every experience feel welcoming, personal, and easy.
Amy Coghill
General Manager
Amy started at Silver Lake at the age of 7 in the coat room and now manages events and operations. She is the 4th generation of Coghill’s at Silver Lake.
Janene Zieler
Events Coordinator
Janene has been part of the Silver Lake family for over 39 years and actually sits in the same seat her mother did for 20 years before her. She met her husband at Silver Lake and two of her daughters were married here.
Jeff Withgott
Administration Manager
Jeff started his career at Silver Lake at age 15 as a cart kid. If you need to know anything about Silver Lake over the past 50 years he is the person to ask.
Jesse Dorado
Chef
Jesse has blessed Silver Lake with his skills for over 35 years. His entire family has worked here throughout the years.
Lexi Wokurka-Kleane
Event Service Manager
Lexi is a 4th generation Silver Laker. Her great grandma was one of our service managers in the 60s and since then over 20 of her family members have worked here.
Steve Sullivan
Golf Manager
Steve joined the Silver Lake family as Golf Manager when Glen Eagles in Lemont closed. He is the new guy but fit right in at Silver Lake and we love that he’s here.
Kathy Lyman
Assistant Golf Manager
Kathy is another Silver Lake lifer starting here in 1985 and never looked back. She ensures that the course and leagues are always running smoothly.
David Kohley
Golf Course Superintendent
Dave joined Silver Lake right out of college and has spent the last 30+ manicuring the most beautiful 300 acres on the Southside of Chicago.
John Sullivan
Assistant Superintendent
John literally grew up on the course as his childhood home is along the course. He started here on grounds and age 15 and never looked back.