NORTHBROOK, Ill., July 2, 2008 – KemperSports recently announced the promotion of Gary Binder to executive vice president. In his new assignment, Binder will continue to oversee the owned and member properties within KemperSports’ expanding portfolio, while also taking a lead role in other corporate initiatives.
Binder, a 30-year golf industry veteran, joined KemperSports in 2006 as a senior vice president. Since then, his responsibilities have grown to include oversight of KemperSports’ collection of owned properties as well as the member club group, key segments of the company’s portfolio.
“Gary has been a great addition to our management staff,” said Steve Skinner, CEO of KemperSports. “We look forward to his continued leadership and vision as we continue to build a best-in-class company.”
Binder will continue to be based in KemperSports’ corporate headquarters in Northbrook, Ill., which is also his city of residence.
About KemperSports
Northbrook, Ill.-based KemperSports operates golf facilities as well as athletic clubs, lodging venues and major sporting events, including nationally ranked courses and tournament venues such as Bandon Dunes Golf Resort, Chambers Bay, Harding Park, Dorado Beach Resort & Club, The Glen Club, Desert Willow Golf Resort and the Chicago Park District golf facilities. Affiliate KemperSports Marketing & Communications, a sports marketing, events and public relations agency, has produced and managed major national and international events and communications programs, including the EA SPORTS Maui Invitational college basketball tournament, numerous PGA TOUR events and The Art of Food & Wine Palm Desert. For more information, visit www.kempersports.com.
Editor’s Note
High-resolution images of Gary Binder are available upon request.
Contact:
Susie Chang
847.850.2471, schang@kempersports.com
