Lance Guetschow has extensive experience in member and public relations, currently serving as Director of Member Relations and Director of Public Relations at Elgin Country Club since September 2011, focusing on outside sales for banquets, events, and golf outings. In addition, Lance has been a Board Member at Fine Line Creative Arts Center since October 2012 and has worked as an Independent Wine Consultant and Sommelier since 2006, providing advice and education on wine. Previous experience includes a role as a Realtor at Prudential Starck Realtors from April 2005 to August 2011 and materials expediting at Flinn & Dreffein from 1998 to 2003. Lance holds a certification as an Entry Level Sommelier from The Court of Master Sommeliers, completed in 2014, and graduated from South Beloit High School in 1972, with additional studies at various institutions including Oakton Community College and San Diego Naval Base.