Meet Our Team
The People Behind The Franklin Club Experience
Operating The Franklin Club takes a dedicated team across member services, dining, clubhouse operations, grounds, hatchery care, fishery support, events and seasonal maintenance. From the first member inquiry to the daily care of the property, our staff help keep the club organized, welcoming and ready for members to enjoy throughout the year.
Across the clubhouse, waters, hatchery, grounds and outdoor spaces, every role supports the care, service and attention to detail that make The Franklin Club experience so unique.
Club Leadership & Member Services
Kevin Johnston
General Manager
Kevin has worked in the hospitality industry for over 20 years and brings a strong background in restaurant operations, club management and member-focused service to The Franklin Club.
His experience in hospitality has given him a well-rounded understanding of day-to-day operations, team leadership, event coordination and the importance of creating a welcoming environment for members and guests. Before stepping into his current role, Kevin served the Club as Assistant Manager for several months, gaining valuable insight into the property, the membership and the unique traditions that make The Franklin Club such a special place.
In the early 90s, Kevin had a football scholarship to the University of Toledo. In recent years, he has continued to expand his education, completing a degree in Economics along with a Certificate in Data Analytics, Big Data and Predictive Analytics.
Kevin transitioned into his role as Manager in early January 2020 and continues to bring a thoughtful, professional and service-driven approach to the Club’s operations.
Emma Fleury
Manager Member Services
Emma joined our Franklin Club staff in October of 2019; she has a variety of skills and knowledge, with diplomas in Visual and Creative Arts, Tourism & Service Management, and Police Foundations.
Emma has several years of customer service experience and can easily be distinguished by her enthusiastic and vibrant personality. She will be your primary contact in the office for member relations and for booking and organizing events.
Emma will be responsible for all news and event updates via e-mail, all membership-related matters, as well as tours and club events. If Emma isn’t in the office, she can be found trying to master fly fishing, building a campfire, or talking to every member that crosses her path.
Dining & Clubhouse Hospitality
Suzanne Moore
Head Chef
Suzanne comes to The Franklin Club with high energy, a great personality, an infectious laugh and a passion for cooking food where you can taste the love within. Wanting to draw you in with the great smells from the kitchen as a little getaway from your fishing expedition, she hopes you will embrace her creativity and love for food.
Having both a Marketing degree and a Culinary degree, Suzanne incorporates presentation as an advertisement with each plated meal, hoping you will dive right in. Her culinary talents come from her Greek background, cooking at a young age with her YaYa and tweaking the recipes to meet everyone’s palate.
She welcomes any suggestions or recommendations with a smile. So come on in and enjoy good eats with your family and friends. Cheers!
Danielle Phillips
Hostess
Danielle supports the daily hospitality operations of The Franklin Club’s clubhouse and dining areas. Her role helps keep service organized, welcoming and attentive during regular dining, member gatherings, club events and busy seasonal periods.
Working closely with the dining and clubhouse team, Danielle helps create a smooth experience for members and guests from the moment they arrive. Her presence adds to the warm, personal service that is an important part of the club’s overall member experience.
Fishery, Hatchery & Grounds Care
Chad Davenport
Hatchery & Grounds Manager
Chad joined the Franklin Club in 2022 as an Aquaculture Technician and advanced to Manager of Hatchery & Grounds in 2026. His path to the club began with a diploma in Industrial Millwright Maintenance from Whitby, Durham College, followed by work in locating underground utilities before discovering his true calling working with fish.
A passionate angler himself, Chad’s love for fishing drove him to pursue a post-graduate certificate in Aquaculture from Fleming College in 2021. After gaining experience at two other aquaculture facilities, he found his home at the Franklin Club, where his passion and profession align perfectly.
Chad’s diverse background in mechanical systems and environmental services, combined with his aquaculture training, allows him to oversee both the technical and natural aspects of the club’s hatchery and grounds operations.
As an avid sports fisherman, Chad brings a personal understanding of what makes a quality fishing experience, ensuring members enjoy the healthiest rainbow and brook trout and a pristine club environment year-round.
A Team Committed to the Private Club Experience
The Franklin Club has been shaped by more than 100 years of fishing, fellowship, outdoor tradition, and care for the property. Today, that experience is supported by a dedicated team working across the clubhouse, dining room, hatchery, grounds, waters, and day-to-day club operations. Our team ensures the club continues to feel welcoming, well cared for, and deeply connected to the traditions that make The Franklin Club unlike anywhere else.
