The PGA of America Career Services Department is pleased to announce the addition of Jeff Ellingson, PGA, to its national team of Career Consultants. Ellingson will serve PGA Members and employers across both the Illinois and Wisconsin PGA Sections.
A Class A PGA Member for 19 years, Ellingson brings extensive leadership experience as a General Manager and Head Golf Professional at a variety of facilities, from daily-fee operations to member-owned clubs. He has been recognized as a four-time Wisconsin PGA Section award winner, including Golf Professional of the Year in 2021, and served as President of the Wisconsin PGA during the 2021 Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits.
As a Career Consultant for the PGA of America, Ellingson will deliver one-on-one career counseling, professional development support, and employment services to PGA Members and Associates, while also partnering with employers to identify, recruit, and retain top PGA Professionals.
“I am honored to begin this role as Career Consultant,” said Ellingson. “I look forward to building strong relationships in Illinois and Wisconsin, and to helping PGA Members find the right opportunities while supporting facilities in hiring the best professionals to lead them.”
Keith Soriano, PGA, Director of Career Services for the PGA of America, said:
“Jeff has built his career on a foundation of service, integrity, and results. His unique perspective, shaped by years as both an operator and a Section leader, equips him to guide PGA Members with clarity and to support employers with confidence. The Illinois and Wisconsin Sections will benefit greatly from his leadership and experience.”
Ellingson and his wife, Leigh, live in Wisconsin and are the proud parents of three children: Quintin, Jackson, and Addison.
For more information about PGA Career Services, visit https://www.pga.org/career-services
PGA of America Career Services Welcomes Jeff Ellingson, PGA, as Career Consultant Serving Illinois and Wisconsin
