Whatever your sport,
Play the Yards.
THE TEAM
Dave Miller
CEO
Landon Arnold
CFO
Derek Pridham is the General Manager of The Yards, bringing nearly a decade of hospitality and operations experience to the team. He began his career with Topgolf, where he spent seven and a half years advancing from a busser and food runner to a Hospitality Manager overseeing food and beverage operations, hiring, and team development.
During his time with Topgolf, Derek helped open multiple venues, including locations in Orlando, Chicago, Charleston, and Bangkok, Thailand; the first Topgolf in Southeast Asia. Since joining The Yards, he has grown into a leadership role focused on creating exceptional member experiences, fostering a strong team culture, and building a vibrant community for members and guests alike.
FUN FACT:
Derek is the youngest of eight siblings, each just a year apart.
Derek Pridham
General Manager
Tyler English
Director of Golf
Tyler has been involved in sports his entire life, whether he is playing, learning, or teaching. However, basketball has a special place in his heart, as he excelled in college and went on to play a season in England! Upon returning to the states, Tyler played for a semi-professional team in Rochester, New York. While in England, he also earned his master’s degree in Sport Management. Golf only came into his life once the pandemic hit, and basketball was taken away from him. In the summer of 2020, Tyler began working at Oak Hill Country Club, and his passion for golf began to grow. While at Oak Hill, he saw how one of the best courses in the world operated on a day-to-day basis, ran its tournaments, treated their members, and more. Tyler hopes to use his extensive experience with sports combined with his educational background to make The Yards the best golf club in North Florida!
WHAT DO YOU LOVE THE MOST ABOUT THE YARDS?
There's a lot to love about working at The Yards, but what I love the most is the people I work with. It really is a pleasure to come to work every day and work cohesively with people who share my passion for golf!
Director of Pickleball
Maria graduated as a Chemical Engineer of Nanotechnology and spent the next 10 years working on the professional tennis tour, traveling the world with the ATP, WTA, and Grand Slam tournaments, enjoying the life on tour and of professional tennis. Then, she discovered her new passion, pickleball, and has been obsessed ever since!
Living in Sawgrass, Maria traded her hotel and airline miles for a short bike ride to the best workplace, The Yards, and is loving it! Her goldendoodle, Rio, loves it even more.
Real tennis fans will recognize her celebrity husband, who umpired the Wimbledon and U.S. Open finals, among many other big events. He currently works for the ATP Tour in PVB.
FAVORITE ATHLETE:
Rafa Nadal
Maria Nili
Director of Sales & Events
Caroline is a proud graduate of Florida State University, where she studied Hospitality and Tourism Management. After gaining experience working with other event venues, she has found her place here at The Yards where easy living and having fun is a priority. With a passion for creating memorable experiences and a knack for detail-oriented planning, she excels in bringing events to life and ensuring client satisfaction. However, her favorite aspect of working in events is the relationships she is able to curate throughout the planning process! In her free time, Caroline enjoys romantic comedies, reading by the pool, and laughing with friends.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MOVIE?
My favorite movie is Fool's Gold!
Caroline Jolly
Mike Miles
Head Pro
Mike is a California native who attended Cal State – Long Beach on a golf scholarship. He played professional golf for 10 years, including on the PGA Tour, before getting involved in the business side of golf. Mike left California for the East Coast, specifically to help the owner create and carry out the vision of The Yards.
WHAT DO YOU LOVE THE MOST ABOUT PVB (OTHER THAN THE YARDS)?
Ponte Vedra Beach is filled with vibrant, active people that come from amazing and varied backgrounds that all share a mutual love for community an fun.
FAVE FOOD:
REAL Mexican food, not yet found in North Florida.
Director of Tennis
Rick started at the Yards in the spring of 2017. He is a certified Head Professional with the Professional Tennis Registry since 1981. Rick has traveled throughout Asia, Canada, and the United States in the 80's conducting certification workshops with the Van Der Meer Tennis University. He was Tennis Director for Van Der Meer Shipyard Racquet Club in Hilton Head, South Carolina, before moving to Jacksonville in 2004.
FAVORITE ATHLETE:
Michael Jordan
Rick Meek
Controller
Victoria has a passion for helping others to manage their financial well-being. With a strong background in business administration, customer service, and accounting, Victoria provides The Yards with professionalism, integrity, and responsibility. Originally from Colombia, she came to the US 14 years ago with her two children looking for a better future. While studying at FSCJ, she started working at the formerly known Oak Bridge Club as Golf Shop Attendant. In 2019, Victoria gained her Associate’s Degree of Arts in Accounting Technology, and in 2020 was promoted to Controller.
FAVORITE FOOD:
Yellow rice with chicken and vegetables
Victoria Alarcon
Facilities Manager
Cam has been involved in competitive sports throughout his life, including baseball, soccer, and lacrosse. His passion for golf began at age 17 while helping open TopGolf Jacksonville, sparking a career in the sports industry. He started as an Events Manager for a sports marketing company, where he helped execute activations and hospitality experiences at major sporting events across North America while working alongside some of the biggest sponsors and brands in golf. Driven by a passion for creating memorable experiences and meaningful connections, Cam now serves as Facilities Manager at The Yards, ensuring every event is set up for success and delivering an elevated experience for every guest.
IF YOU COULD HAVE ANY SUPERPOWER, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
I would love the ability to control time.
Milana is the Director of Sports Retail at The Yards, where she brings over a decade of experience in the golf industry and a passion for blending performance with style. Before joining The Yards, Milana played a key role in shaping the retail and golf operations at the iconic Ponte Vedra Inn and Club, earning a reputation for her eye for detail and a knack for delivering standout customer experiences. With a deep understanding of both the game and the guests who love it, Milana is all about curating spaces—and selections—that feel fresh, functional, and welcoming. Whether she’s revamping a pro shop or staying ahead of the latest trends in golf apparel, her creative approach keeps things dynamic, thoughtful, and just a little unexpected.
FAVORITE DRINK:
Paloma, it's the kind of drink that feels laid-back but still a little fancy—like a beach day with a twist of lime.
Milana Luckhardt
Director of Sports Retail
Lily Albro
Club Operations Manager
The youngest of five kids and originally from Memphis, Lily traded the Tennessee blues for Florida sunshine. She graduated high school early and pursued many endeavors that ultimately propelled her into her current role in billing and administration. Tanning on the boat and golf are her two favorite pastimes—and it’s golf that led her to The Yards.
FUN FACT:
Lily is a huge hockey fan- let's go Maple Leafs!
Abby Damon
Assistant Director of Tennis
Abby is a St. Augustine native and former collegiate tennis player who competed at Southeastern University before earning her MBA from University of North Florida. Since 2021, she has worked as a tennis teaching professional across Northeast Florida, coaching players of all ages and skill levels. Abby also served as Assistant Girls’ Tennis Coach at Nease High School, helping lead the team to the 2025 State Championship.
As Assistant Director of Tennis at The Yards, Abby oversees programming, events, and member engagement while fostering a welcoming and vibrant tennis community. She is PTR and USTA Safe Play certified.
FAVORITE ATHLETE:
Rafa Nadal
Cam Lipson
Lori Botelho
Teresa Arena
Director of Food & Beverage
Teresa brings more than six years of hospitality experience, including three years as a bar supervisor, through her work in the food and beverage industry in Nocatee, Florida. She is passionate about creating memorable guest experiences, building lasting relationships, and leading successful teams while fostering a welcoming environment for both guests and staff.
A lifelong resident of the Jacksonville and Ponte Vedra area, Teresa values the sense of community that hospitality creates and enjoys connecting with people from all walks of life. Her travels around the world have also broadened her perspective, helping shape her people-first approach to service and leadership. Teresa is excited to bring her experience, enthusiasm, and hospitality expertise to The Yards.
WHAT IS ONE THING ON YOUR BUCKET LIST?
Floating over Cappadocia in a hot air balloon at sunrise, it’s been at the top of my list for years!
Sales & Events Coordinator
Lori has a heart for hospitality and an amazing way of making people feel welcomed, celebrated, and taken care of. She spent 4 years at the historic Ponte Vedra Inn & Club, where she got into the world of membership experience and golf events - then came to The Yards as our Event Supervisor where she absolutely fell in love with event sales.
A people person through and through, nothing makes her happier than creating moments that bring people together. Lori is a natural problem solver who’s not afraid of a last-minute challenge (they usually make for the best stories!).
HOW DO YOU SPEND YOUR FREE TIME?
Outside of work, you’ll probably find me trying to play a sport that I'm never going to be great at (golf/pickleball) or planning something fun with friends and my doggie Benji - anything with a farmers' market, beach, or travel.