Alexandria, VA – KOPPLIN KUEBLER & WALLACE, a leading club industry recruiting and consulting firm, has renewed its partnership with the Club Management Association of America (CMAA) through December 2026. KOPPLIN KUEBLER & WALLACE (KKW) has been a long-time partner and a valued supporter of CMAA.

As a CMAA Executive Partner, KOPPLIN KUEBLER & WALLACE will continue to be the presenting sponsor of the Governance and Leadership Symposium that they helped to develop in 2016. To date, Principals Richard Kopplin, CMAA Fellow; Kurt D. Kuebler, CCM, CMAA Fellow; and Thomas B. Wallace III, CCM, CCE, ECM, have shared their expertise with more than 500 club management professionals and club board members through these in-person and virtual events, helping to create a better-educated club industry.

CMAA’s President & CEO Jeff Morgan, FASAE, CAE, explains “We are pleased to continue our partnership with KOPPLIN KUEBLER & WALLACE, and extend their expertise to CMAA members and their volunteer leadership through board education.”

“Dick Kopplin, Kurt Kuebler, and I are honored to continue our involvement and support of Club Management Association of America through our renewed partnership commitment. Much of our team has an invested history with the association and we are dedicated to advocating for CMAA’s continued success. The pillars of CMAA that support professionalism, education, and leadership align seamlessly with KK&W. We look forward to engaging with the membership and their team members, sharing our experiences in private club leadership, governance, and best practices. The coming years are sure to be exciting for CMAA and we are thankful to be a part of their mission,” shared KK&W Partner, Tom Wallace.

Further, KOPPLIN KUEBLER & WALLACE will support BMI International as an event sponsor along with a wide range of other educational resources available to the CMAA membership across a variety of platforms. Previous collaborations through the Let’s Talk Club Management podcast and Club Management magazine include:

• Putting The Human Behind The Resources [read more]
• Evolving Workplaces [read more]
• Secrets to Acing the Interview [launch podcast]

About CMAA

Founded in 1927, the Club Management Association of America (CMAA) is the largest professional association for managers of membership clubs with 7,800 members throughout the US and internationally. Our members contribute to the success of more than 2,600 country, golf, athletic, city, faculty, military, town, and yacht clubs. The objectives of the Association are to promote relationships between club management professionals and other similar professions; to encourage the education and advancement of members; and to provide the resources needed for efficient and successful club operations. Under the covenants of professionalism, education, leadership, and community, CMAA continues to extend its reach as the leader in the club management practice. CMAA is headquartered in Alexandria, VA, with 40 professional chapters and 40 student chapters and colonies. Learn more at cmaa.org.

About KOPPLIN KUEBLER & WALLACE

People Focused & Quality Driven. When you work with KOPPLIN KUEBLER & WALLACE, you can expect an experience that will be centered around the well-being of their clients, the candidates they place, and the industry as a whole. Their process has been fine-tuned for 26 years and involves merging more than 500 years of combined expertise with a comprehensive understanding of stakeholders’ needs. They are an award-winning executive search and consulting firm and a trusted partner dedicated to the success of the organizations they work with. Executive search expertise includes: GM/COO, CEO, Assistant General Manager/Clubhouse Manager, Director of Food and Beverage, Executive Chef, Director of Golf/Head Golf Professional, Golf Course Superintendent/Director of Agronomy, Director of Tennis/Director of Racquets, Fitness & Wellness Director, Chief Financial Officer, Director of Finance, Controller, Human Resources Director, Membership and Marketing Director Searches, and Consulting Services for Private, Resort and Developer Owned Properties, Clubs and Communities as well as Senior Living Communities and Property Owners Associations. For more information, visit kkandw.com.

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Meant to augment the Certified Club Manager (CCM) designation, seen as the “hallmark of professionalism” in the club industry, the CCE requires managers to have achieved the CCM designation, to have obtained Honor Society status by earning an additional 400 hours of education, to have successfully completed Business Management Institutes Tactical and Strategic Leadership, and to have served as the top executive in a club for a minimum of five years.

The following members successfully met all CCE requirements in the last six months:

• Eric Beck, CCM, CCE, Indian Valley Country Club, Telford, PA
• Randall Bertao, CCM, CCE, Los Altos Golf & Country Club, Los Altos, CA
• Peter Cizdziel, CCM, CCE, PGA, Venice Golf & Country Club, Venice, FL
• Harris Coble, CCM, CCE, Burning Tree Country Club, Greenwich, CT
• Gregory Keating, CCM, CCE, PGA, Daniel Island Club, Charleston, SC
• Lonnie Lister, CCM, CCE, Portland Golf Club, Portland, OR
• James J. Paris, CCM, CCE, Old Town Club, Winston-Salem, NC
• Lindsay Pizarro, CCM, CCE, The Golden State Chapter, Newport Beach, CA
• Christopher Reis, CCM, CCE, Rochester Golf & Country Club, Rochester, MN
• Timothy Richards, CCM, CCE, Naples Heritage Golf & Country Club, Naples, FL
• Scott F. Stuart, CCM, CCE, Sedgefield Country Club, Greensboro, NC

The Club Management Association of America extends its sincere congratulations to its newly certified members and encourages them to continue their professional development in the future. Learn more about the CCE designation and its requirements (link: cmaa.org/learn/certification-programs).

About CMAA

Founded in 1927, the Club Management Association of America (CMAA) is the largest professional association for managers of membership clubs with 7,800 members throughout the US and internationally. Our members contribute to the success of more than 2,600 country, golf, athletic, city, faculty, military, town, and yacht clubs. The objectives of the Association are to promote relationships between club management professionals and other similar professions; to encourage the education and advancement of members; and to provide the resources needed for efficient and successful club operations. Under the covenants of professionalism, education, leadership, and community, CMAA continues to extend its reach as the leader in the club management practice. CMAA is headquartered in Alexandria, VA, with 40 professional chapters and 40 student chapters and colonies. Learn more at cmaa.org.

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The CCM designation indicates that a club management professional has completed a rigorous and extensive course of study and training and demonstrates a dedication to proficiency and expertise in club management. To receive the CCM designation, one must invest time in specified education requirements, attend at least one World Conference and Club Business Expo, and maintain activity within their local chapter. After these conditions have been met, the individual must pass the CCM Exam.

The CMAA members who recently met their CCM requirements are:

• Louisa Bergsma, CCM, The Kittansett Club, Marion, MA
• Christine Cassano, CCM, Philadelphia Cricket Club, Philadelphia, PA
• Michelle Christensen, CCM, Union League of Philadelphia, Lafayette Hill, PA
• Emma J. Gore, CCM, Forest Hills Country Club, Chesterfield, MO
• William Griffon, CCM, Spring Island Club, Okatie, SC
• Kelly L. Holst, CCM, Lakewood Yacht Club, Seabrook, TX
• Ari Kreisler, CCM, Napa Valley Country Club, Napa, CA
• Robert D. McQuay, CCM, Eastport Yacht Club, Annapolis, MD
• Christopher Metz, CCM, The Country Club, Chestnut Hill, MA
• Quinn Moe, CCM, Charlotte Country Club, Charlotte, NC
• Eric D. Olson, CCM, Westwood Country Club, Germantown, MD
• Blake Parrish, CCM, Cherokee Country Club, Knoxville, TN
• Anahi Perez, CCM, North Shore Country Club, Glenview, IL
• Michael Joseph Perry, CCM, San Francisco Yacht Club, Belvedere Tiburon, CA
• Pamela B. Radcliff, CCM, CAM, SHRM-SCP, Hideaway Beach Club, Marco Island, FL
• Sean M. Rice, CCM, Amelia Island Club, Amelia Island, FL
• David B. Sweet, CCM, Boca Woods Country Club, Boca Raton, FL
• Russell Sylte, CCM, The Santaluz Club, San Diego, CA
• Andrew R. Tkach, CCM, Blythefield Country Club, Belmont, MI
• Matthew Tornow, CCM, The Moorings Golf & Country Club, Naples, FL

The Club Management Association of America extends its sincere congratulations to these newly certified professionals and encourages them to continue their professional development in the future. Learn more about the CCM designation and requirements, please visit (link: cmaa.org/learn/certification-programs/).

About CMAA

Founded in 1927, the Club Management Association of America (CMAA) is the largest professional association for managers of membership clubs with 7,800 members throughout the US and internationally. Our members contribute to the success of more than 2,600 country, golf, athletic, city, faculty, military, town, and yacht clubs. The objectives of the Association are to promote relationships between club management professionals and other similar professions; to encourage the education and advancement of members; and to provide the resources needed for efficient and successful club operations. Under the covenants of professionalism, education, leadership, and community, CMAA continues to extend its reach as the leader in the club management practice. CMAA is headquartered in Alexandria, VA, with 40 professional chapters and 40 student chapters and colonies. Learn more at cmaa.org.

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The 2024 Board officers are:

• Chairman Joe Mendez, CCM, CCE, General Manager/COO, Doylestown Country Club, Doylestown, PA
• Vice Chairman Richard LaRocca, CCM, CCE, General Manager/Chief Operating Officer, St. Clair Country Club, Upper St. Clair, PA
• Secretary–Treasurer Janine Budzius, CCM, CCE, General Manager/Chief Operating Officer, Houston Country Club, Houston, TX

• Immediate Past Chairman Michael Seabrook, CCM, CCE, General Manager/Chief Operating Officer, Belle Meade Country Club, Nashville, TN

The four club management professionals who were newly elected or reelected as Directors are:

• Judy Higgins, CCM, CCE, General Manager, Valley Lo Club, Glenview, IL, elected to a one-year term
• Jeff Isbell, CCM, General Manager, Renaissance, Haverhill, MA, re-elected to a three-year term
• Charles Johnson, CCM, Executive Manager/CEO, Detroit Athletic Club, Detroit, MI, elected to a three-year term
• Casey Newman, CCM, General Manager/Chief Operating Officer, Lakeside Country Club, Houston, TX, re-elected to a three-year term

Directors continuing to serve on the CMAA Board are:

• Haissam Baityeh, CCM, CCE, Chief Operating Officer, Country Club of Spartanburg, Spartanburg, SC
• Joseph Krenn, CCM, CCE, General Manager/Chief Operating Officer, Farmington Country Club, Charlottesville, VA
• William Shonk, CCM, CCE, General Manager, Princess Anne Country Club, Virginia Beach, VA
• Jack Slaughter, CCM, CCE, General Manager and Chief Operating Officer, Carolina Country Club, Raleigh, NC
• Kimberly Clark Warren, CCM, General Manager/Chief Operating Officer, Saucon Valley Country Club, Bethlehem, PA

CMAA members participated in the elections process both online and in-person. The official election results were announced at the Closing Business Session of CMAA’s 2024 World Conference and Club Business Expo in Las Vegas, NV.

About CMAA

Founded in 1927, the Club Management Association of America (CMAA) is the largest professional association for managers of membership clubs with 7,800 members throughout the US and internationally. Our members contribute to the success of more than 2,500 country, golf, athletic, city, faculty, military, town, and yacht clubs. The objectives of the Association are to promote relationships between club management professionals and other similar professions; to encourage the education and advancement of members; and to provide the resources needed for efficient and successful club operations. Under the covenants of professionalism, education, leadership, and community, CMAA continues to extend its reach as the leader in the club management practice. CMAA is headquartered in Alexandria, VA, with 40 professional chapters and 40 student chapters and colonies. Learn more at cmaa.org.

Media Contact: 
Melissa Low 
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703-739-9500

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Announced and recognized at the Opening Business Session of the 2024 World Conference and Club Business Expo in Las Vegas, NV, the Class of 2024 inductees are:

William E. Langley, CCM, CCE, Boynton Beach, FL

Kristen LaCount, CCM, Chestnut Hill, MA

Randy Ruder, CCM, CCE, Mamaroneck, NY

The Fellows selection process includes a peer nomination; an in-depth application describing the individual’s innovation, leadership, and commitment to the profession; interviews with the peer-comprised selection committee; and selection from among a group of highly qualified candidates.

In its sixth year, the CMAA Fellows community is comprised of a total of 37 individuals who serve as thought leaders, mentors, and champions of the Association and the club industry at large. Once honored, the distinction of CMAA Fellow is a lifetime recognition.

For more information about CMAA’s Fellows program, visit cmaa.org/membership/members/fellows-program.

About CMAA

Founded in 1927, the Club Management Association of America (CMAA) is the largest professional association for managers of membership clubs with 7,800 members throughout the US and internationally. Our members contribute to the success of 3,000 country, golf, athletic, city, faculty, military, town, and yacht clubs. The objectives of the Association are to promote relationships between club management professionals and other similar professions; to encourage the education and advancement of members; and to provide the resources needed for efficient and successful club operations. Under the covenants of professionalism, education, leadership, and community, CMAA continues to extend its reach as the leader in the club management practice. CMAA is headquartered in Alexandria, VA, with 40 professional chapters and 40 student chapters and colonies. Learn more at cmaa.org.

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The Willmoore H. Kendall Scholarship was established in memory of Club Management Association of America (CMAA) 1998 President Willmoore “Bill” Kendall, CCM. Kendall was well-known for his heartfelt openness to mentoring aspiring professionals in the industry. He was a strong supporter of CMAA and dedicated countless hours as a Chapter and National volunteer. This highly competitive scholarship provides funding for club management professionals to complete all the courses needed to obtain their Certified Club Manager (CCM) designation.

“The CCM designation is the internationally recognized mark of professionalism in club management,” said CMAA President and CEO Jeff Morgan, FASAE, CAE. “Recipients of this valuable and competitive scholarship receive financial support to advance their professional career goals by attending CMAA’s Business Management Institutes (BMI) as well as the Certification Review Course—all vital to achieving the CCM designation.”

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About CMAA

Founded in 1927, the Club Management Association of America (CMAA) is the largest professional association for managers of membership clubs with more than 7,500 members throughout the US and internationally. Our members contribute to the success of more than 2,500 country, golf, athletic, city, faculty, military, town, and yacht clubs. The objectives of the Association are to promote relationships between club management professionals and other similar professions, to encourage the education and advancement of members; and to provide the resources needed for efficient and successful club operations. Under the covenants of professionalism, education, leadership, and community, CMAA continues to extend its reach as the leader in the club management practice. CMAA is headquartered in Alexandria, VA, with 40 professional chapters and 38 student chapters and colonies. Learn more at cmaa.org.

Media Contact:
Melissa Low
goodnews@cmaa.org
703-739-9500

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About CMAA

Founded in 1927, the Club Management Association of America (CMAA) is the largest professional association for managers of membership clubs with 7,500 members throughout the US and internationally. Our members contribute to the success of more than 2,500 country, golf, athletic, city, faculty, military, town, and yacht clubs. The objectives of the Association are to promote relationships between club management professionals and other similar professions; to encourage the education and advancement of members; and to provide the resources needed for efficient and successful club operations. Under the covenants of professionalism, education, leadership, and community, CMAA continues to extend its reach as the leader in the club management practice. CMAA is headquartered in Alexandria, VA, with 40 professional chapters and 38 student chapters and colonies. Learn more at cmaa.org.

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• Said Ahmar, CCM, Century Country Club, Purchase, NY  
• Bria L. Argrett, CCM, Statesville Country Club, Statesville, NC  
• Antoine Q. Avignon, CCM, Brant Beach Yacht Club, Ship Bottom, NJ  
• Ryan Bender, CCM, The Country Club of Virginia, Richmond, VA  
• Margaux Beuscher, CCM, Sulgrave Club, Washington, DC  
• Nikhil Bhola, CCM, The Coral Beach & Tennis Club, Hamilton, Bermuda 
• Lorant G. Botha, CCM, The Polo Club of Boca Raton, Boca Raton, FL
• Anthony Clark, CCM, Willow Creek Country Club, Sandy, UT  
• Brendan P. Clark, CCM, Interlachen Country Club, Orlando, FL  
• Michael E. Collins, Jr., CCM, The Merion Cricket Club, Haverford, PA  
• Robert Cuillard, CCM, The Club at Rancharrah, Reno, NV  
• Caitlin English, CCM, Fairlawn Country Club, Akron, OH  
• Mitchell R. Fenton, CCM, Baltusrol Golf Club, Springfield, NJ  
• Passion S. Graham, CCM, Governors Club, Chapel Hill, NC  
• Linnea Grate, CCM, Burning Tree Country Club, Greenwich, CT  
• Christopher J. Green, CCM, Saucon Valley Country Club, Bethlehem, PA  
• David Greig, CCM, The Pittsburgh Golf Club, Pittsburgh, PA  
• Todd Kelly, CCM, Marrakesh Country Club, Palm Desert, CA  
• Jared R. Klope, CCM, Miramont Country Club, Bryan, TX  
• Paul M. Korbar, CCM, Allegheny Country Club, Sewickley, PA  
• Rachel Kramer, CCM, Preakness Hills Country Club, Wayne, NJ  
• Matthew E. LeFever, CCM, Venice Golf & Country Club, Venice, FL  
• Cindy Maes, CCM, Greenbriar Hills Country Club, Kirkwood, MO  
• Patrick J. McGuire, CCM, Wexford, Hilton Head Island, SC
• Erin McGurgan Glover, CCM, Chilton Club, Boston, MA  
• Charles Merriman, CCM, Inverness Golf Club, Inverness, IL  
• Daniel Morn, CCM, Westmoor Country Club, Brookfield, WI  
• Thain C. Moyles, CCM, Southern Hills Country Club, Tulsa, OK
• Ian Munroe, CCM, Winter Park Racquet Club, Winter Park, FL
• Beata Nemcokova, CCM, The House at 1229, Washington, DC
• Sara Parker, CCM, Mid-Pacific Country Club, Kailua, HI  
• Amber Read, CCM, Piedmont Driving Club, Atlanta, GA
• Sean P. Redding, CCM, Bear’s Paw Country Club, Naples, FL  
• Brandon Robertson, CCM, Cedarwood Country Club, Charlotte, NC
• Matthew Rodgers, CCM, Army Navy Country Club, Arlington, VA  
• Shain P. Rodrigues, CCM, Grand Harbor Golf & Beach Club, Vero Beach, FL  
• Julian John Sansom, CCM, The Country Club of Virginia, Richmond, VA  
• Brian Sette, CCM, River Oaks Country Club, Houston, TX  
• James Shafer, CCM, Menlo Country Club, Woodside, CA  
• Abhishek Sonkar, CCM, The Olympic Club, San Francisco, CA  
• John Sotomonte, CCM, Desert Horizons Country Club, Indian Wells, CA  
• Amanda Sprenger, CCM, Country Club at Mirasol, Palm Beach Gardens, FL  
• Christopher Scott Tankersley, CCM, Vestavia Country Club, Birmingham, AL  
• Aaron Wagner, CCM, Grosse Pointe Yacht Club, Grosse Pte. Shores, MI  
• Jacqueline West, CCM, Hinsdale Golf Club, Clarendon Hills, IL
• John West, CCM, Monterey Peninsula Country Club, Pebble Beach, CA  
• Hassan Yazbek, CCM, Detroit Athletic Club, Detroit, MI  
• Levent Yurdatap, CCM, Loblolly, Hobe Sound, FL  

• Simon Andrew, CCM, Portsmouth Golf Centre, Portsmouth, Australia
• Fiza Errington, CCM, Gosnells Golf Club, Perth, Australia
• Nicole Martino, CCM, Western Australian Golf Club, Yokine, Australia
• Edward Moke, CCM, Royal Ottawa Golf Club, Gatineau, Quebec, Canada
• Craig Skimming, CCM, Thirteenth Beach Golf Links, Melbourne, Australia
   

The Club Management Association of America extends its sincere congratulations to these newly certified professionals and encourages them to continue their professional development in the future. For more information on the CCM designation and requirements, please visit cmaa.org/learn/certification-programs/.

About CMAA

Founded in 1927, the Club Management Association of America (CMAA) is the largest professional association for managers of membership clubs with 7,500 members throughout the US and internationally. Our members contribute to the success of more than 2,500 country, golf, athletic, city, faculty, military, town, and yacht clubs. The objectives of the Association are to promote relationships between club management professionals and other similar professions; to encourage the education and advancement of members; and to provide the resources needed for efficient and successful club operations. Under the covenants of professionalism, education, leadership, and community, CMAA continues to extend its reach as the leader in the club management practice. CMAA is headquartered in Alexandria, VA, with 40 professional chapters and 38 student chapters and colonies. Learn more at cmaa.org.

Media Contact: Melissa Low, CAE, Senior Director, Communications & Advocacy, 703-739-9500

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• DeMichael Givens, Food & Beverage Director, Baltusrol Golf Club, Springfield, NJ
• Madison Harden, Director of Events & Catering, Dallas Athletic Club, Dallas, TX
• Emma Johnson, Assistant Clubhouse Manager, Chattahoochee Country Club, Gainesville, GA
• Artie Keenan, Food and Beverage Director, Bay Head Yacht Club, Bay Head, NJ
• Nancy King, Membership & Communications Director, Chattahoochee Country Club, Gainesville, GA
• Molly C. Knop, Membership Services Manager, Oakland Hills Country Club, Bloomfield Hills, MI
• Sydney Robertson, Manager in Development, Cherokee Town and Country Club, Atlanta, GA
• Tyler Straight, Assistant Clubhouse Manager, Desert Mountain Club, Scottsdale, AZ

“Attending the World Conference presents an exciting opportunity for these rising stars to engage with industry leaders, expand their networks, and contribute to the dynamic dialogue shaping the future of club management,” said CMAA’s President & CEO Jeff Morgan, FASAE, CAE. “This year, The Club Foundation experienced an unprecedented number of applications, showcasing heightened interest and enthusiasm among individuals aspiring to advance their careers within the club management industry. With the support of our amazing donors, we are proud to nurture talent and support the professional development of these emerging leaders.”

To donate to The Club Foundation or apply for scholarships, please visit clubfoundation.org.

About The Club Foundation

The Club Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, was established by CMAA to fund the life cycle of a club manager’s career, providing financial support for five key areas: students, faculty, club managers, CMAA chapters, and the club industry at large. It supports the advancement of club management professionals, funding industry education programs through scholarships and grants and has awarded more than $8.5 million in scholarships and grants since 1988. Learn more at clubfoundation.org.

About CMAA

Founded in 1927, the Club Management Association of America (CMAA) is the largest professional association for managers of membership clubs with more than 7,500 members throughout the US and internationally. Our members contribute to the success of more than 2,500 country, golf, athletic, city, faculty, military, town, and yacht clubs. The objectives of the Association are to promote relationships between club management professionals and other similar professions; to encourage the education and advancement of members; and to provide the resources needed for efficient and successful club operations. Under the covenants of professionalism, education, leadership, and community, CMAA continues to extend its reach as the leader in the club management practice. CMAA is headquartered in Alexandria, VA, with 40 professional chapters and more than 40 student chapters and colonies. Learn more at cmaa.org.

Media Contact:
Melissa Low, CAE
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703-739-9500

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Gradina has more than 26 years of experience in the club industry. His first management role in the club industry was the Clubhouse Manager/Assistant Manager of Lebanon Country Club in Lebanon, PA. Prior to joining Maryland Golf and Country Clubs in 2015, he served as the General Manager of Sylvania Country Club in Sylvania, OH, from 2010 to 2015.

Gradina values professional development for himself and his club team. He earned his Certified Club Manager (CCM) designation in 2012 and his Certified Chief Executive (CCE) designation in 2017. In 2020, he became the 23rd individual to attain the Master Club Manager (MCM) designation. His monograph, Employee Onboarding at Private Clubs, explores the topic of onboarding practices from 10 highly regarded and well-known private clubs along with selected leading hospitality establishments.

Abigail Fry shared about his impact as a mentor “One of the most remarkable aspects of Boris’ leadership style is his commitment to foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture. He supports the well-being of employees, encourages professional growth, and prioritizes diversity and inclusion. Under his guidance, MGCC became a place where employees feel valued, motivated, and empowered to perform at their best.”

Joseph T. Bradley, Chairman of the Board of Governors, Maryland Golf and Country Clubs, Inc., explained his impact on the club culture, “For Boris—people and education are the foundational elements of progress. Boris’ enthusiasm for his team, the dedication to his craft, and his love for the industry is, quite simply, contagious.”

Gradina has been active in several CMAA Chapters. Most recently, he served the Greater Baltimore Chapter as Chapter President and Vice President from 2017 to 2021. Current Chapter Vice President Richard Marr explains his involvement, “Boris was also responsible for stabilizing the governance of the GBCMA Chapter, leaving the Chapter office much better than when he entered office. In 2020, Boris developed an onboarding strategy, which he continues to teach to other managers and chapters as to the modern best practices in onboarding new staff. To this day, Boris offers to chair the Chapter’s nominating committee, host Chapter workshops, and offers sound advice to me and the other Chapter officers, whenever needed.”

Annually, Club Management recognizes outstanding professionalism and club leadership with the Club Executive of the Year Award. Created in 1985 and originally known as the Club Manager of the Year, the award was re-titled in 2008 to mirror the evolution of the profession. This prestigious honor is presented to a club management professional who embodies professionalism within their club and community within the past one to three years—embracing mentoring, creating a supportive club culture, and impacting their local CMAA Chapter through sustained engagement. Nominations are accepted in early fall, and selections are made by a diverse committee of club management professionals.

Gradina is the 37th club management professional to be honored through this award. He will be featured in the January/February 2024 issue of Club Management magazine, profiled in a forthcoming edition of the Let’s Talk Club Management Podcast, and honored in person at the 2024 CMAA World Conference and Club Business Expo in Las Vegas, NV.

Learn more at cmaa.org/news/award-programs/.

About CMAA

Founded in 1927, the Club Management Association of America (CMAA) is the largest professional association for managers of membership clubs with more than 7,500 members throughout the US and internationally. Our members contribute to the success of more than 2,500 country, golf, athletic, city, faculty, military, town, and yacht clubs. The objectives of the Association are to promote relationships between club management professionals and other similar professions; to encourage the education and advancement of members; and to provide the resources needed for efficient and successful club operations. Under the covenants of professionalism, education, leadership, and community, CMAA continues to extend its reach as the leader in the club management practice. CMAA is headquartered in Alexandria, VA, with 40 professional chapters and more than 40 student chapters and colonies. Learn more at cmaa.org.

About Club Management Magazine

Club Management is the official magazine of CMAA and furthers the objectives of the Association. Published bimonthly, Club Management features timely, educational, and informative content. All communications to editorial should be directed to goodnews@cmaa.org.

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