Our Team


Patrick Ellis
General Manager
Serving since 2014
301-774-7700
About Patrick
Patrick began his career working for Knightsbridge Restaurant Group in Washington, DC, where he spent seven years managing and opening several different restaurant concepts. He then moved on to work alongside celebrity chef Bryan Voltaggio at Charlie Palmer Steak in DC. Being an avid golfer, Patrick shifted gears from fine dining restaurants to the private club sector. After spending two years at TPC Potomac learning the club business, he moved to Argyle Country Club. After a year at Argyle, Patrick joined the Invited team in 2014. He helped oversee a multimillion-dollar renovation of the Tower Club in Tysons, VA, eventually moving to Norbeck in April of 2018. Patrick grew up in the Olney area, and in 2017, He married his wife, Heather. They currently reside a short walk from Norbeck.


Jerel Chavis
Club Manager
Serving since 2022
About Jerel
Jerel comes to us with a decade of hospitality experience both front of house and back of house. After working seven years at Grillmarx in many different positions, Jerel started with us as a server in 2018. With his talent and skills, he quickly worked his way into a management position and became an integral part of the team. If he’s not at the Club, you’ll find him coaching on the sidelines of the football field or basketball court, investing in the lives of young men and women. Growing up, he lived less than a mile from the Club but now resides in Mt Airy, MD with his wife and twins.


Karen Ruth
Membership Director
Serving since 2020
301-750-1179
About Karen
Karen brings a wealth of experience to the team, having worked in hotels and the club business. She began her club career with Invited over twenty years ago as the Membership Director at Quail Hollow Country Club (Cleveland area). Karen has held a variety of management positions and assisted with many club acquisitions over the years. Recently, Karen moved to Maryland after twelve years of working at various clubs on the East Coast. We are very lucky to have Karen as part of our Norbeck team as she brings with her a wealth of club knowledge and a big servant’s heart.
Cassandra Centers
Event Sales Director
Serving since 1998
443-961-2553
About Cassandra
Cassandra has worked with Invited since August 1998. After a brief stay at The Tower Club Tysons Corner, she moved to The Club at Franklin Square, which soon became The City Club of Washington.She has worked as a Banquet Server, Banquet Captain, Bar Manager, Food and Beverage Manager and now, Private Events Director for the past 8 years.She graduated with a Hospitality Management degree from Penn State, and currently resides in Columbia, MD with her daughter, Isabel. Whether you are planning a small intimate meeting, a large wedding, or anything in between, Cassandra is here to help.