Management Team

Organization

Michael Johnson—Founder, President and CEO

Michael grew up in a cow-town and knows that to get ahead you have to bust your ass. If he learned anything from growing up around farmers...its that there is no such thing as a free lunch and that hard work is what keeps the animals fed and a good pair of shoes on your feet. After paying his own way through college, he worked as an Art Director for an award-winning weekly newspaper, as a Creative Artist and Interactive Media Designer for the Gannett Corporation, and as the Assistant Director of Public Affairs/Designer for the Simon Graduate School of Business, a top 25, internationally ranked business school. He holds an A.A.S. degree in Graphic Art and Advertising Technology from a New York State University and a certificate in Entrepreneurship from the Simon School at the University of Rochester in Rochester, New York, and a Web Site Client/Server Systems Development Certificate from the Rochester Institute of Technology.

Michael will be responsible for:

  • Creative Direction and Development
  • Product Development and New Innovations
  • Market Research and Strategy
  • Oversee Technical Operations
  • Support CEO in Day-to-Day Operations

Unnamed—President and CEO

There are several possible profiles for the ideal candidate for this position. The most likely candidate will be a well-connected and retired entrepreneur with an extreme passion for the game of golf. In this scenario, the Angel Investor could also become the CEO and secure 51% of the company. A local club Pro would also make an ideal candidate. What is important is that this individual be well-connected in business circles and the golf industry, and is able to negotiate a contract with the technology partners and e-tailers to make this project happen.

Unnamed CEO will be responsible for:

  • Manage Sales Strategies and New Business Development
  • Manage Relationship with Technology Partner
  • Creating Strategic Alliances
  • General Corporate Day-to-Day Operations and Management
  • Schmooze Factor

Management Compensation and Ownership

The largest share of the Company will belong to the established e-commerce business or ‘Partner’ (33%). This yet-to-be-determined business will already have an online presence and will lend to GolfingGopher it’s content, reputation and technology (server space, web apps etc)

  • Technology Partner 33% equity
  • Angel investor 26% equity
  • President and CEO 25% equity and $250,000/year salary
  • Founder 13.5% equity and $140,000/year salary
  • Character Designer 2.5% equity

Board of Directors

Board of Directors to be selected by CEO and Partner with one seat reserved for the Founder.

Supporting Professional Advisors

Advisors to be selected by the Founder, CEO and Partner.