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My time with Nick in the Navy was just too short
“We shared a lot of great memories on and off duty laughing, sharing dreams, goals, all while protecting Freedom. I don’t know how many times we sang out loud in our boat just to pass the time (I have the videos to prove them). I’ve been out the Navy for about 3 years now and there are only a few folks that I call near and dear friends and Nick is definitely one of them. Whenever I was going through some hard times, he was always there to cheer me up. He has this charisma about him that just draws you near to him. I am very pleased to see the family man that he is, I’ve always seen that kind caring heart in him.
Nick was my right hand man when we were on the boat. He always gave me a hard time when I would volunteer us for extra duty but I knew deep down he wanted to be there with me. Definitely someone I trusted my life with and I would most definitely do it all over again. Thank you Nick for being there for me when I needed you, even when I didn’t even know it. You are an amazing friend and I enjoy watching you and your family grow. You the Man!”
— Rene Reyna Jr.
United States Navy, 2nd Class Petty Officer (SW/AW/EXW/SCI), Patrol Leader/Tactical Coxswain
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I’ve known Nick Kellard for over three years, and have been consistently impressed with his drive and goal in life
“Nick is the hardest working young man I have met in years. He has a goal, and he is constantly driven to achieve that goal. It is my belief that Nick will accomplish what he has set out to accomplish, and will he will be the owner and operator of a great boutique hotel one day.”
— Joseph M. Saloom
Attorney at Law
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I had the privilege of working with Nick at The Master's Tournament
“In an atmosphere where the highest level of customer service is expected, Nick always provided a positive, can-do attitude, while working 120 hours in 10 days. Nick demonstrated the ability to handle high stress, long hours, and high volume, while also providing the level of customer service that is expected at Augusta National Golf Club during the Masters.”
— Matthew Allgood
Berckmans Place at The Masters, Restaurant Manager
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I had the distinct pleasure of being Nick’s direct supervisor
“Nicholas Kellard was employed by Augusta National last year as a bartender in their exclusive Berckmans Place hospitality area for the Masters. I had the distinct pleasure of being Nick’s direct supervisor during the week and a half and he was nothing short of professional. He was always punctual, knowledgeable, and hardworking, which set a great example for the rest of our staff. If I could hire him for my country club back in Virginia, I absolutely would.”
— Matthew Becker
Berckmans Place at The Masters, Beverage Manager
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I have constantly relied on Nick to help elevate the success of our team in a demanding, fast-paced environment
“I have worked with Nick Kellard over the past two years at Augusta National Golf Club for the annual Masters Golf Tournament. Nick has served as an integral part of the operation of the Ike's Restaurant within Berckmans Place as one of our lead bartenders. He has managed one of the busiest areas within the restaurant, excelled under pressure, and has become a leader amongst his peers over the past two tournaments. He has been an absolute pleasure to work with, bringing his positive attitude, determination, and attention to detail to work each day during a very long and strenuous week. I have constantly relied on Nick to help elevate the success of our team in a demanding, fast-paced environment.”
— Brian Clark
Berckmans Place, Service Manager
“If you can dream it, you can do it.”
— Walt Disney