The new program bestows honorary recognition on distinguishing living members of the Club Management Association of America for their leadership, integrity, involvement and contributions to the profession.
At the opening business session of the 2019 World Conference and Club Business Expo of the Club Management Association of America (CMAA) on February 25th in Nashville, Tenn., it was announced that ten club industry leaders have been selected for CMAA’s inaugural class of 2019 Fellows.
The CMAA Fellows Program is an honorary recognition program distinguishing living CMAA members who epitomize the leadership, integrity, involvement, and contributions of club management professionals. Each of the individuals has made a significant impact toward the betterment of the profession and the CMAA throughout his or her active career.
The Class of 2019 inductees includes:
• Joseph F. Basso, MCM, CCE, Birmingham Country Club, Birmingham, Mich.
• Kevin E. Carroll, CCM, CCE, Bath & Tennis Club, Palm Beach, Fla.
• Jay DiPietro, CCM, Delray Beach, Fla.
• J.G. Ted Gillary, CCM, CCE, Detroit Athletic Club, Detroit, Mich.
• Philip R. Kiester, The Country Club of Virginia, Richmond, Va.
• Pasquale J. LaRocca, CCM, CCE, Lake Merced Golf Club, Daly City, Calif.
• Michael G. Leemhuis, CCM, CCE, PGA,Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.
• Donna Otis, CCM, CCE, The Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe, San Diego, Calif.
• Terra S.H. Waldron, CCM, CCE, Greensboro Country Club, Greensboro, N.C.
• Burton Ward, CCM, CCE, Century Country Club, Purchase, N.Y.
The Fellows selection process includes: nomination by a club management peer; 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.
The 2019 Fellows class will be the foundation for an emerging group of thought leaders, mentors, and champions of the CMAA and the club industry at large. Once honored, the distinction of CMAA Fellow is a lifetime recognition.
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