STAFFORD, Va., Nov. 8, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Gary Schaal, President of The Virginia Golf Trail and past President of the PGA announced that Terrance Gleason of Stafford, Virginia has joined the Company as the Chief Operations Officer.  Mr. Schaal commented – "Terry has over 25 years' management experience in the Consumer Products industry with a number of Fortune 500 companies.  Throughout his career he has been successful in establishing new business operations, sales and marketing execution of brands, and structuring Sales and Marketing Departments.

Mr. Gleason said – "I am joining an outstanding group of professionals who already have signed up nearly 1/4 of the target number of Golf Clubs and other businesses.  The Virginia Golf Trail will deliver an incredible return on the investment made by our members, the Commonwealth of Virginia and the County of Stafford.   Many golf consumers have heard of Alabama's Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail – it focuses only on golf.  The Virginia Golf Trail is so much more – we have a multi-faceted marketing program that will deliver a huge awareness of Virginia's spectacular golf courses, rich history, fabulous wineries and restaurants, and innumerable cultural and recreational activities."  

Lt. Governor Bolling announced formation of The Virginia Golf Trail on October 12, 2010. The venture is designed to bolster tourism in the Commonwealth of Virginia and is operating in conjunction with the efforts of the Virginia Tourism Commission and Stafford County.  Golf Clubs and other businesses will pay to participate in the program and are then featured on The Virginia Golf Trail website, where visitors can browse golf courses, hotels, wineries, restaurants and other businesses and book trips on line.  

SOURCE Virginia Golf Trail