Donal Case honored for performance at patriotic Viera community
(VIERA, FL) December 15, 2025 – Donal Case has been named the 2025 Employee of the Year for Indian River Colony Club, the Viera 55+ golf community for military veterans. An employee since 2021, Mr. Case was recognized during the community’s December membership meeting and presented with a $500 monetary award. Case is the Lead Mechanic at Indian River Colony Club, with the primary duty of maintaining the equipment for the 18-hole golf course, along with all other mechanical equipment used in support of the nearly 800-home neighborhood. The 54-year-old resident of Port St. John has an associate’s degree in Auto & Diesel Technology and holds a Master ASE & Specialty accreditation, the highest level of certification for Automotive Service Excellence. The Employee of the Year award is sponsored each year by the not-for-profit Indian River Colony Club Foundation. For more information about Indian River Colony Club, contact us.
Nominating Donal Case for Employee of the Year was Gene Stys, Golf Course Superintendent for Indian River Colony Club, along with Dennis Rohne, Residential Manager.
“Donal is not just a ‘parts-changer,’ but a true mechanic in every sense of the word,” said Rohne. “He welds, designs, constructs, and invents solutions to ANY problem that stops or slows the work at IRCC. After hours, Donal often works on private vehicles for staff and residents– going as far as complete motor replacements. Donal never has a bad day. His pleasant demeanor, tireless energy, and do-the-right-thing mentality make him an instant friend the first time someone meets him. This outstanding staff member truly deserves being recognized as Employee of the Year.”
Indian River Colony Club employees who have been awarded Employee of the Quarter throughout the year in their respective departments, are eligible for the annual award. Department managers each nominate an exceptional member of their team from that pool and then cast votes for the most exemplary employee. The community staff number 119, providing maintenance, administration and hospitality/culinary services for the Viera neighborhood of nearly 800 homes.
The Employee of the Year award is sponsored by the not-for-profit Indian River Colony Club Foundation. The purpose of the IRCC Foundation is to provide grants for educational, medical, emergency, and other charitable purposes to employees and residents of IRCC and to organizations that assist individuals who are current or former members of the Uniformed Services of the United States.
