Stephen’s ties to Northwest Iowa started at an early age. He grew up in Arnolds Park, Iowa. Rather than spend time on the lakes, he practically lived at the golf course. Stephen was introduced to the game of golf at Emerald Hills Golf Course and discovered his passion for golf course maintenance there. Following his graduation from Arnolds Park High School, he attended The University of Iowa. At Iowa, Steve had the privilege of working at Finkbine Golf Course and helping maintain the university’s intercollegiate athletic complexes; additionally, the athletic grounds’ crew earned a national award for best college baseball field. However, the most exciting part of his job was the sports turf maintenance of Kinnick Stadium. He still attends as many games as possible to watch his beloved Hawkeyes.
Upon graduation, Steve accepted a position at Glen Oaks Country Club in West Des Moines, Iowa–one of the top-rated golf courses in the state. Glen Oaks introduced him to a new and challenging side of golf course maintenance: the construction and grow-in phase of new golf courses. He then accepted a position at Sibley Golf & Country Club, acting as the Superintendent throughout the construction and grow-in phase. During his time at Sibley, Stephen and his staff had the honor of earning two prestigious awards. In 1998, he was honored as the Iowa Golf Association’s 9-Hole Superintendent of the Year. In 1999, the course received The IGA 9-Hole Golf Course of The Year Award.
Family is very important to Stephen and his wife Jodi. They have three wonderful children: Stephanie, Blake and Tyler. The Roseberry family is very happy to call Sioux Center their home and to be part of the community. Stephen is very excited about his opportunity at The Ridge Golf Club. He and his staff expect to maintain the golf course at championship playing conditions on a daily basis. Maintenance at this level should make everyone’s day at The Ridge a very enjoyable experience.
Since The Ridge opening in 2009, Stephen has been awarded 18-Hole Course of the Year in 2012, and 18-Hole Superintendent of the Year in 2014 & 2025, both from the Iowa Golf Association.
Dave is originally from Michigan and came to the area for college. Dave worked on the grounds crew at The Ridge while receiving his turf grass degree and moved onto to mange a local 9-hole course. When the opportunity arose to fill the position of Assistant he returned.
Jon Crane joins The Ridge Golf Club after moving back to his native Sioux County, 25 years into his journey as a PGA professional. Jon was born and raised in Rock Valley, Iowa, and is a graduate of Mississippi State University’s PGM program. Internships included in Jon’s PGM journey included Long Cove Club in Hilton Head Island, SC and Old Waverly Golf Club in West Point, MS. While finishing school he was given the opportunity to become the first assistant golf professional at Old Waverly and was appointed as the Merchandise Manager for the 1999 US Women’s Open. Following the US Women’s Open, he was named Head Professional at Old Waverly and held that position until he became the Director of Golf at The Club at Porto Cima in Lake Ozark, MO where he served for 18 years.
Jon also has the pleasure of serving as the Head Coach for the Men’s and Women’s Golf Teams at Dordt University. His wife Gwen works for Brommer Sanitation and they have three children, Olivia, Eli, and Jack.
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Karrie is a native of Vermillion, South Dakota. She started playing the game of golf at the age of 12. Karrie’s passion for the game grew throughout her high school years, and led her to join the Coyote Women’s Golf Team at The University of South Dakota, where she played for four years. After earning a Bachelor of Science with an emphasis in Recreation and Business Administration, Karrie began her career as an Assistant Golf Professional at The Bluffs Golf Course in Vermillion, SD. She also spent time as an Assistant Professional at Riverside Country Club in Bozeman, MT, and more recently was the First Assistant Professional at Dakota Dunes Country Club for three years in Dakota Dunes, SD.
Karrie, her husband Dan, and son Kaden are proud to call the community of Sioux Center home and are excited to be part of The Ridge Golf Club. Karrie is very excited to help develop The Ridge into one of the best golf facilities in the area. Karrie feels that the most enjoyable part of being a golf professional is helping others to enjoy the game of golf.
Karrie received the 2015 & 2025 Youth Player Development award from the Nebraska Section of the PGA for her contribution to junior golf programs at The Ridge Golf Club. In 2017 she was honored with the Assistant Golf Professional of the Year award, also from the Nebraska Section of the PGA. Most recently Karrie was awarded the Player Development award from the Nebraska Section of the PGA in 2022. Karrie has also been awarded the #GAMECHANGER award from PGA Jr. League each year from 2021-2025, this award recognizes the largest PGA Jr. League programs in each section and in the country.
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Mickie is a native of our home town Sioux Center. She manages all aspects of daily food and beverage services in The Grill, as well as events and banquets. Mickie takes great pride in providing a friendly service-orientated environment for guests to enjoy their experience at The Ridge. Mickie is willing and excited to assist in planning your next event at The Ridge.
Austin began serving as the Assistant Golf Professional at The Ridge Golf Club, in January of 2026. In addition to his role at the club, he is proud to serve as the Assistant Coach for the Men’s and Women’s Golf Teams at Dordt University, mentoring student-athletes both on and off the course. With 21 years of playing experience and six years of professional experience in the golf industry, Austin is actively pursuing his PGA membership and remains committed to continued growth in the game he loves.
Born and raised in Newton, Iowa, alongside his 10 siblings, Austin developed a passion for golf at a young age after receiving his first set of clubs. That early spark grew into a lifelong pursuit, leading him to continue his education at Hawkeye Community College in Waterloo, Iowa. There, he competed in four successful years of collegiate golf while earning Associate degrees in Landscape and Turf Management and Liberal Arts. His time in college also led him to meet his wife, Sadie, a wedding planner who shares his appreciation for meaningful experiences and strong community ties.
Austin is passionate about helping others improve their skills while deepening their enjoyment of the game. He believes golf is not only about performance but also about character, and lifelong learning. Outside of work, Austin and Sadie enjoy spending time outdoors, taking walks with their puppy, and spending time with family whenever they have the opportunity.
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