Alexandria, VA – December 18, 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 manager 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. In order to attain the CCM, one must be a CMAA member for at least six years, invest time in the 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 recently met all CCM requirements and successfully passed the exam:
• Jose R. Arroyo, CCM, Westchester Country Club, Rye, NY;
• Chris Ball, CCM, The Country Club of Mobile, Mobile, AL;
• Sally Becker, CCM, Country Club of Fairfield, Fairfield, CT;
• Thomas Brinson, CCM, Raveneaux Country Club, Spring, TX;
• Deborah Casey, CCM, Talisker Club, Park City, UT;
• Charles Dimpfl, CCM, Mt. Hawley Country Club, Peoria, IL;
• Kevin J. Dunne, CCM, Blackhawk Country Club, Danville, CA;
• Jason Feller, CCM, Heritage Shores Club, Bridgeville, DE;
• Bill Gibson, CCM, Thunder Canyon, Washoe Valley, NV;
• Boris Gradina, CCM, Sylvania Country Club, Sylvania, OH;
• Geoffrey W. Hume, CCM, St. Andrews Club, Delray Beach, FL;
• Debra Johnson, CCM, Timuquana Country Club, Jacksonville, FL;
• Michael A. Karnath, CCM, Country Club of Buffalo, Williamsville, NY;
• Jade Kiosse, CCM, Astoria Golf & Country Club, Astoria, OR;
• Justin M. Kolanz, CCM, Allegheny Country Club, Sewickley, PA;
• James Kurtzeborn, CCM, Fiddlesticks Country Club, Ft. Myers, FL;
• Steven W. Lawson, CCM, Tara Golf & Country Club, Bradenton, FL;
• Peter C. Lovelace, CCM, Bethesda Country Club, Bethesda, MD;
• Bruno Macazaga, CCM, Villa Grande Club, Aventura, FL;
• Nicholas Markel, CCM, The Country Club, Pepper Pike, OH;
• Mark Maroon, CCM, Country Club of Fairfax, Fairfax, VA;
• Lowell Brent Merrill, CCM, Kahkwa Country Club, Erie, PA;
• Meridith Picarelli, CCM, Chevy Chase Club, Chevy Chase, MD;
• Michael Redmond, CCM, Metropolitan Club – Washington, Washington, DC;
• Nathan Stewart, CCM, Palma Ceia Golf & Country Club, Tampa, FL;
• Patrick Sullivan, CCM, Boston Club, New Orleans, LA;
• Caleb E. Tindall, CCM, The Merion Cricket Club, Haverford, PA;
• Layosh Toth, CCM, Coral Reef Yacht Club, Miami, FL; and
• Timothy J. Ward, CCM, Orchard Lake Country Club, Orchard Lake, MI.
The Club Managers Association of America would like to extend its sincere congratulations to our 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.
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
