Alexandria, VA – March 20, 2012 – The Club Managers Association of America is proud to announce today that it has named 29 new Certified Club Managers. The CCM title indicates that a club management professional has completed a rigorous course of study and training and shows a dedication to, proficiency and expertise in the club industry.
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. In order to receive the CCM designation, one must be an active CMAA member for at least five years, invest time in specified education requirements, attend at least one World Conference and maintain activity in their local chapter. After these conditions have been met, the individual must pass the CCM Exam. Attainment of the CCM title shows a long-term commitment to professional development and club management.
The following members have successfully met all CCM requirements:
John Berish, CCM, Sleepy Hollow Country Club, Scarborough, NY;
Michael A. Chase, CCM, The Loxahatchee Club, Jupiter, FL;
Chet Chicosky, CCM, New Haven Lawn Club, New Haven, CT;
Chris Clodfelter, CCM, Hermitage Country Club, Manakin-Sabot, VA;
Michael S. Davis, CCM, Panther Creek Country Club, Inc., Springfield, IL;
John P. Dorman, CCM, The University Club, New York, NY;
Michael Fischer, CCM, Forsyth Country Club, Winston-Salem, NC;
Christopher Graham, CCM; Country Club of Birmingham, Birmingham, AL;
Steve Grosz, CCM, Omaha, NE;
LuAnn G. Giovannelli, CCM, Port St. Lucie, FL;
Greg Harris, CCM, The Club at Morningside, Rancho Mirage, CA;
Charles J. Hilen, CCM, Fircrest Golf Club, Tacoma, WA;
Keith Jolly, CCM, Vancouver Rowing Club, Vancouver, CANADA;
Charlotte Kates, CCM, Norbeck Country Club, Rockville, MD;
Doug Levy, CCM, Army Navy Country Club, Arlington, VA;
James Lynn, CCM, Gateway Golf and Country Club, Ft. Myers, FL;
Jeremy MacRae, CCM, Dundas Valley Golf and Country Club, Ontario, CANADA;
Dennis Mallon, CCM, Millbrook, NY;
Robert Maroney, CCM, East Hampton Golf Club, East Hampton, NY;
John McGee, CCM, Northwood Club, Dallas, TX;
Joseph McGuire, CCM, Out Door Country Club, York, PA;
Paul Morrell, CCM, Mississauga Golf and Country Club, Ontario, CANADA;
Patrick O’Keefe, CCM, Duck Woods Country Club, Southern Shores, NC;
John K. Robinson, CCM, Indian River Colony Club, Melbourne, FL;
Joshua Tanner, CCM, Ironwood Country Club, Palm Desert, CA;
Eric Thorsteinson, CCM, Black Mountain Golf Club, Kelowna, CANADA;
Dustin Wade, CCM, Round Hill Country Club, Alamo, CA;
Stuart Waldron, CCM, Wade Hampton Golf Club, Cashiers, NC; and
Kimberly Clark Warren, CCM, River Oaks Country Club, Houston, TX.
The Club Managers Association of America would like to extend sincere congratulations to its newly certified members and encourage them to continue their professional development in the future. For more information on the CCM designation and requirements, please visit www.cmaa.org/Certification.aspx.
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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.
Contact:
Melissa Low
(703) 739-9500
melissa.low@cmaa.org
www.cmaa.org
