Alexandria, VA – June 17, 2010 – The Club Managers Association of America announced today that it has named eight new Certified Club Managers. By achieving the CCM designation, these club managers are recognized for their expertise in and commitment to the club industry.
“Professional development is the keystone to the evolution of our industry,” said CMAA CEO Jim Singerling, CCM, CEC. “I commend these individuals for walking the walk by achieving this designation, which can only by earned by hardworking, dedicated individuals. I have given them my sincerest congratulations.”
The CCM designation has been the hallmark of professionalism in club management since 1965 and is the cornerstone of CMAA’s member recognition program. It is a valuable and widely-respected mark of a manager’s commitment to professional development and the club industry. Achieving the designation requires an eligible club manager pass the CCM exam. To become eligible to take the CCM exam, a club manager must meet a number of requirements designed to demonstrate superior experience and knowledge in the field.
The following CMAA members successfully passed the CCM exam:
• Saeed Assadzandi, CCM; Champion Hills Club; Hendersonville, NC;
• Steven Backman, CCM; El Macero Country Club; Davis, CA;
• William T. Culbreath, CCM; The Palisades Country Club; Charlotte, NC;
• Donald Hunter, CCM; Sycamore Hills Golf Club; Macomb, MI;
• Erik Keyser, CCM; Redlands Country Club; Redlands, CA;
• Ali Mahra, CCM, CHA, CHAE; University Club of Boston; Boston, MA;
• Lynn McEwen, CCM; Estero Country Club; Fort Myers, FL; and
• Evelyn Mendez-Baker, CCM; Princeton Club of NY; New York, NY.
For more information on the CCM designation, go to http://www.cmaa.org/Certification.aspx.
About CMAA
The Club Managers Association of America is the professional Association for managers of membership clubs. CMAA has close to 7,000 members across all classifications. Manager members run more than 3,000 country, golf, city, athletic, faculty, yacht, town and military clubs. The objectives of the Association are to promote and advance friendly relations among persons connected with the management of clubs and other associations of similar character; to encourage the education and advancement of members; and to assist club officers and members, through their managers, to secure the utmost in efficient and successful operations.
About The Club Foundation
The Club Foundation supports the advancement of club management professionals, funding industry education programs through scholarships and grants.
Contact:
John Scott
(703) 739-9500
john.scott@cmaa.org
www.cmaa.org
