Our Team

A SPOKANE NATIVE, BOB CASTLE joined the Kalispel Golf and Country Club management team in May 2016 as General Manager. Bob earned a master’s in Organizational Leadership from Northcentral University, his bachelor’s degree in Organizational Management at Whitworth University, earned a certificate in Food and Beverage Management from Cornell University, and Sports Management from Columbia University of Professional Studies and is a graduate of the American School of Broadcast. He came to KGCC from Whitworth University where he was the assistant athletic director, managing corporate partnerships and athletic operations for the most successful athletic department in its conference. Bob was the 18-year radio voice of Whitworth athletics and was on the coaching staff of the Pirates championship softball program. He brings with him strong leadership, managerial, and relationship skills, as well as a passion for the hospitality and golf industries. Bob has spent over 30 years working professionally in the local broadcasting industry, both on the air and behind the scenes in programming and operations. He has served as President and the secretary of the Inland Empire Club Management Association of America. He currently serves as the Vice Chair on the board of Spokane International Academy. 

A CERTIFIED GOLF COURSE SUPERINTENDENT with over 30 years of experience maintaining public and private courses, Jeff Gullikson is an expert in his field. Jeff holds a Master of Science Degree in Agronomy and Turfgrass Management with a minor in Ornamental Horticulture. Jeff pours his heart and soul into ensuring a world-class golfing experience. For the past 19 years, Jeff has been the Golf Course Superintendent for Kalispel Golf and Country Club (formerly Spokane Country Club). He served as Superintendent at Overlake Golf and Country Club in Medina, WA, for 10 years and 3 years at Longview Country Club in Longview, WA. His first Assistant Golf Course Superintendent position was at Mint Valley Golf Course in Longview. Jeff co-founded The First Green, an education program that teams schools and golf courses to teach the environmental benefits of golf courses and introduce kids to golf. Jeff has also coached high school golf at Northwest Christian for the past ten years.

Nick Mccaslin GREW UP IN SPOKANE. He played golf at Mead High School. Nick attended New Mexico State University. Nick earned a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Marketing and minored in PGA Golf Management while graduating with honors as a Crimson Scholar. Nick oversees all golf operations as the Club’s head golf professional. Nick develops member tournaments, manages the golf shop, leads the junior golf program, and provides lessons, clinics, and club fittings. He is passionate about helping golfers of all abilities play better and enjoy the game more. Nick is a certified PGA golf professional (earned by less than 5% of PGA professionals). He is a Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) certified expert. Nick is a five-time winner of the Inland Empire PGA Merchandiser of the Year Award – Resort (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023). He is also a three-time winner of the Pacific Northwest Section PGA Merchandiser of the Year Award – Resort (2020, 2021, 2023). The Inland Empire PGA named Nick Assistant Golf Professional of the Year in 2015. In 2017, they presented him with the Player Development Award. Nick is also a Certified Master Club Fitter with Callaway Golf.

Travis Huskisson was raised in Austin, TX. He graduated from Whitworth University in 2008 with a B.A. in Journalism and Mass Communications. Travis ran NCAA DIII cross country and track during his four years at Whitworth. He came the Club in 2016 from Esmeralda Golf Course, where he started in the golf industry. He loves working with junior golfers and helps lead the junior programs. Travis also coaches our PGA Junior League team. He is TPI (Titleist Performance Institute) Level 1 Certified. Travis is available for screenings, lessons, and club fittings. The Inland Empire PGA named Travis Assistant Golf Professional of the Year in 2021.

Amy joined the team in 2016. She is an assistant golf professional who spends her time helping run the golf shop and assisting members with anything they need. She grew up in Spokane and has played golf ever since she could walk. Amy played high school golf for Mead. She then completed four years at WSU and graduated with a degree in Sport Management. During high school and college, she competed in two US Girls’ Junior Championships, Three Junior World Championships, and Three US Women’s Amateur Championships. After finishing her college career, Amy played the Cactus Tour for a summer, then was lucky enough to play well in Q-School and secure status on the Symetra Tour. She spent the next four years on the road playing on the Symetra Tour, trying to make it to the LPGA Tour. Amy is grateful for so many incredible experiences. Through them, she learned the Pacific Northwest is precisely where she wants to be!

Kayla joined the Kalispel Golf and Country Club family in 2016. She has more than 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Kayla holds a Bachelor’s in Communications and a Wedding and Event Planning Certification. She has a passion for food and people. She oversees all food and beverage operations. Kayla is vital in elevating every guest’s experience.

For over 15 years, Chef Blake Kaba traveled around the United States, training under different chefs and learning new cuisines. Born in Albania, she immigrated to New York at age 12. While in New York, she worked in her family’s restaurants and discovered a love for cooking. Blake studied Italian and Mediterranean cuisines in Queens, Brooklyn, and Rhode Island.

Blake moved to Arizona at age 20, where she quickly rose to head chef at her uncle’s restaurant. After honing her skills for eight years, she ventured to Alaska to launch a hotel restaurant, leading as executive chef. Seeking further growth, Chef Kaba embraced a private chef role in Yakima, WA, where she and her team crafted exquisite six to twelve-course meals for special events. Following this seasonal experience, Chef Kaba settled in Spokane, WA, working for three years at Twigs Bistro and Tortilla Union. Her expertise also played a pivotal role in opening Three Peaks Kitchen + Bar at the Spokane Tribe Casino. Currently, as the Executive Chef at Kalispel Golf Country Club’s 1898 Public House, Chef Kaba delights in creating a menu that balances guest favorites with her signature dishes.

She prioritizes including local companies, fresh ingredients, and scratch-made dishes. Chef Kaba truly cares for what her guests want. “My goal is to ensure every guest leaves full and satisfied after having our food.”