Matt Gaudet

General Manager/COO

Originally from New York, Matt spent his formative years in Durham, North Carolina and Nashville, Tennessee before moving to South Florida in 2004 to work in the private club management field. A former golf course superintendent, Matt believes that developing and empowering a strong, accountable team is the most effective way to create an incredible member experience both on and off the course. Since becoming a General Manager/COO in 2016, he has enjoyed building relationships with the members he serves and is dedicated to continual improvement and finding new and unique ways to draw members to the Club. A proud University of Tennessee alumni, Matt joined the Pelican Marsh Team in February 2024 and resides in Bonita Springs with his wife, Raquel and son James.