Brett Hintz is the Director of Operations for Topgolf in Naperville, IL.  He oversees operations for the 65,000 square-foot golf entertainment venue that blends technology and entertainment, designed for golfers, non-golfers, children and adults - creating an experience that makes socializing a sport for everyone. Before this role, Hintz served as General Manager for Lettuce Entertainments Shaw's Crab House.  Hintz has served on the Meet Chicago Northwest Convention and Visitors Executive Board for 7 years and is a past Chairman and current treasurer.  Hintz attended Kansas State University and in his spare time he enjoys spending time with his wife Rachel and his 9 ½ year old twin boys Jasper and Carter.

“I’m excited to see the talent that Naperville has to offer at our new location,” said Topgolf Naperville Director of Operations Brett Hintz. “We take pride in our selection process by recognizing real potential and genuine personalities – all while engaging in a friendly and fun environment.”

This will be the second Topgolf location in the Chicago area; Topgolf Wood Dale was converted from an existing driving range and opened in 2007. The Naperville location will be Topgolf’s flagship model, built from the ground up. It will feature upgraded technology and amenities, new golfing games, climate-controlled hitting bays, each with its own ball dispenser.

Hintz noted that more than 1,500 people auditioned at the most recent Topgolf opening in Kansas City, so interested applicants should reserve their audition spot early.

Topgolf Naperville recently began selling game credit and memberships, available for a one-time $5 cost or $80-250 per month, depending on the level of benefits desired. Residents can purchase a Lifetime Membership plus $45 worth of game credit on sale for $25 until Aug. 30. Additionally, the first 50 people to purchase a monthly membership will have the initiation fee waived and will receive an invitation for themselves plus a guest to attend the exclusive Topgolf VIP grand opening party. The evening will include complimentary food, drinks, entertainment, celebrity appearances and Topgolf play.

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About Topgolf

Topgolf is a global sports entertainment community creating the best times of your life, with 18 locations projected to serve 8 million guests annually. Players hit golf balls containing computer microchips that track each shot’s accuracy and distance while awarding points for hitting targets on the outfield. Each facility offers an upscale and playful experience, featuring an impressive food and beverage menu, music, games, climate-controlled hitting bays, and hundreds of HDTVs. Topgolf also brings fun, interactive experiences to the community through its Topgolf U lessons, leagues, tournaments, KidZone parties, and social and corporate events. 

For over 25 years Melissa, a well-respected, former world champion athlete, hall of fame inductee, exercise physiologist, and single digit handicap golfer has built her practice around helping athletes improve their game, health and sense of well being.  



In her private practice she coaches a select group of elite athletes (players from the Bears, Blackhawks, Bulls and Cubs) and seven touring golf professionals.  Power Break Fitness Edge is a program that incorporates key elements of her training and brings it to facilities in the chicagoland area. 



Melissa holds the following certifications:

• TPI Fitness Certified (levels 1,2 and 3)
• TPI Junior Certified (levels 2 and 3)
• TPI certified golf coach (level 2)
• TPI Speaker (level 2)
• TRX Certified
• Power Plate Certified ( Levels 1 and 2)
• Spin Certified
• K-Vest Certified
• Russian Kettle Certified (RKC)
• Has held certifications in (Zumba,  and Wellness Coaching)

In 1978, Melissa Orth was in the process of training to make the Olympic gymnastics team when a knee injury side-lined her. To strengthen that knee she began weight training with the former Mr. Universe (Mr. Olympia and Mr. America!), Bob Gadja. Under his guidance, Melissa discovered she had talent and in 1980, at the age of 17, Melissa became the World Champion Power Lifter in her division!



In 1982, she earned the body building title "Miss Collegiate America."Along with her athletic accomplishments, Melissa graduated from George Williams college in 1985 with her Bachelor in Science. She went on to achieve her MBA in 1987 from Aurora University proving that not all MBAs wear a 3 piece suit! After graduation, Melissa decided to try something new and different and for two years worked in sales for a large software company becoming their #1 sales person in her division.

Emerald Peaceful Green Forest is an internationally known Speaker, Creative Age Leader and Transformation Artist.  A successful and award-winning entrepreneur since her mid-20's, she is also active in her community and has served in many volunteer leadership positions and is an avid supporter of children’s organizations & the arts for years.  She is a published author with several books of her own as well as a contributor to 15 anthologies.   Listed as one of America’s Premier Experts, and recipient of a Be the Change “Movement to Watch” award Emerald has appeared in major media – most recently on CNBC’s Nightly Business Report. She has created an international reputation online as a speaker where she’s shared the “virtual” stage with colleagues like John Assaraf from “The Secret,” Sark, Marianne Williamson, David Wolfe and Gay & Kathlyn Hendricks, Ali Brown and other leading global change agents.  Emerald was selected to be featured in the Nu Icon Movie produced and been heard by millions through tele-summits and other virtual events broadcast all over the world, nearly 500 times in several years.

PHILIPPO FRANCHINI

Also known as “The Musical Alchemist”, Franchini began his study of music at eight years old; yoga and meditation soon followed at age fourteen.

The son of an Italian father and American mother, Franchini always loved music and fell in love with the guitar as a young boy listening to folk tunes and cowboy songs. He began studying classical guitar with a passion when he was eight years old. With this strong foundation, he began exploring a wide range of musical genres, with interests as far and as wide as Indian classical and chant, Brazilian pop, Reggae, Rock n’ Roll, Blues and Gospel. Amazingly, Philippo weaves it all together in a beautiful, uplifting Musical Alchemy – and his exploration continues!

Philippo was fascinated by the power of music to evoke and transform emotions and states of consciousness, and began studying Nada Yoga and Sound Healing with noted teachers such as Dr. John Beaulieu and Sylvia Nakkach. Many of his compositions are infused with compelling tones and sonic healing energy and are beneficial for yoga practice, meditation and, of course, dancing!

“I wanted to create music that would be a doorway for others to enter into meditation, healing energy, a sense of the sublime… perhaps to accompany yoga practice or comfort someone who felt out of balance. I also wanted to express a sense of gratitude, wonder, and openness.”

–Philippo Franchini

A longtime bandmate of sacred music artist, David Newman, Philippo has toured around the world, playing festivals, yoga retreats and teaching workshops. He has five albums available, both solo and with his ensemble Blues Divine, and has contributed to dozens of other artists work as well. Currently Philippo lives in both California and Europe.