Lee Hesterman
Legend of the Links – 1994
Lee served on the Recreation Commission from 1968-1975. He became chairman in 1968, essentially serving as an unpaid General Manager, visiting the course almost daily. Lee drew upon his experience in the bowling business to help develop the golf business at the Village Links. He negotiated our first lease/purchase of motorized carts, he recruited food service concessionaires, and encouraged the planting of trees on the barren golf course.
When the Village Links proved to be successful, Lee led the effort to expand the golf course to 27 holes. He appeared before community groups, made sure that the public understood the plans, and convinced voters to approve the referendum that authorized the expansion. During construction of the golf course, he dealt with delays resulting from the bankruptcy of the general contractor. He supported the idea of staff serving as general contractor to complete the project. He left the Commission just as the third 9-holes was completed.
Mr. Hesterman passed away in 1996.