Bloom Golf Partners adds HR expert

Bloom Golf Partners recently hired Rachel Ridgeway as a club executive and search consultant — a strategic addition designed to enhance the success of private clubs and golf course operations through talent acquisition and organizational development.

With 13 years of specialized human resources experience, Ridgeway has a proven track record of recruiting top leadership, fostering high-performing teams and implementing forward-thinking HR strategies that drive business success. Her expertise spans multiple industries, including manufacturing, casino and, for the last eight years, the private club sector as the director of human resources at Merion Golf Club and Rehoboth Beach Country Club. Ridgeway is a certified Society of HR Managers Professional (SHRM-CP) and a Lumina Learning practitioner.

Ridgeway has successfully placed leadership roles essential to club operations including golf course superintendents, directors of finance, controllers, executive chefs, assistant GMs, and HR directors, among others. Her ability to strategically match professionals with the right club culture and operational goals ensures that clubs remain competitive in an evolving industry.

“We are thrilled to welcome Rachel to Bloom Golf Partners,” Bloom Golf Partners founder Tyler Bloom said. “Her ability to attract and develop top talent while strengthening workplace culture aligns perfectly with our mission to support clubs in building high performance teams that drive success. With her expertise, our clients will gain invaluable insights into workforce optimization, leadership development and organizational effectiveness.”

Beyond recruitment, Ridgeway is a catalyst for workplace culture and leadership excellence. She has defined core values, strengthened employer branding and driven engagement through employee engagement, development and performance management programs. Her leadership development initiatives — peer groups, Lumina Spark workshops and executive retreats — enhance collaboration and elevate performance. Her expertise extends to board and governance strategy, where she actively shapes policy, leads self-evaluation initiatives, and contributes to board and committee effectiveness.

“I am excited to continue my partnership with Tyler as a search executive and consultant with Bloom Golf Partners,” Ridgeway said. “Having worked with him for several years on superintendent and assistant searches, I have great respect for his deep industry knowledge and ability to identify top-tier talent. With my years of experience in strategic human resource management and a strong passion for the industry, I look forward to supporting clubs in all aspects of their staffing needs — from executive search to talent development and organizational growth.”