Alexandria, VA – February 26, 2013 – The Club Managers Association of America is proud to announce today that it has named 32 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 a Professional CMAA member for at least six years, invest time in specified education requirements, attend at least one World Conference and maintain activity within 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:
• Brian Bach, CCM, Edgewood Country Club, Commerce Township, MI;
• Eric Beck, CCM, St. Clair Country Club, Upper St. Clair, PA;
• Brian Boss, CCM, Yeamans Hall Club, Charleston, SC;
• Corbin Boyt, CCM, Ft. Wayne Country Club, Ft. Wayne, IN;
• Andrea Curthoys, CCM, The Beach Club, Santa Monica, CA;
• Tim Dietrich, CCM, Mid-Pacific Country Club, Kailua, HI;
• Bridget Eckert, CCM, Hazeltine National Golf Club, Chaska, MN;
• Loraine Ellis Vienne, CCM, Eau Gallie Yacht Club, Indian Harbour Beach, FL;
• Kristin Spencer Fellenstein, CCM, Hermitage Country Club, Manakin-Sabot, VA;
• Amy Foster, CCM, Sand Point Country Club, Seattle, WA;
• Elizabeth Gostisha, CCM, Westmoor Country Club, Brookfield, WI;
• James Gusella, CCM, Duquesne Club, Pittsburgh, PA;
• John Guy, CCM, Westmoreland Country Club, Wilmette, IL;
• George Hunt, CCM, The Players Club and Spa, Naples, FL;
• Kyle Kinney, CCM, Stonebridge Country Club, Naples, FL;
• Erika Kofler, CCM, Biltmore Forest Country Club, Asheville, NC;
• John Leinaweaver, CCM, Plantation Golf & Country Club, Venice, FL;
• Herve Levy, CCM, The Carriage Club, Kansas City, MO;
• Thomas Maliszko, CCM, West Bend Country Club, West Bend, WI;
• Kristian Mayr, CCM, Bermuda Run Country Club, Bermuda Run, NC;
• Edmund Mielck, CCM, Willow Oaks Country Club, Richmond, VA;
• Jeff Okland, CCM, Hazeltine National Golf Club, Chaska, MN;
• Gary Oliveira, CCM, Outrigger Canoe Club, Honolulu, HI;
• Robert Parody, CCM, Sea Pines Country Club, Hilton Head Island, SC;
• Daniel Pella, CCM, Riviera Country Club, Coral Gables, FL;
• David Porter, CCM, Belfair, Bluffton, SC;
• Allen “Bo” Picklesimer, CCM, Egypt Valley Country Club, Ada, MI;
• Michael Ryan, CCM, The Mirabel Club, Scottsdale, AZ;
• William Skelnik, CCM, Hinsdale Golf Club, Clarendon Hills, IL;
• Brent Valdov, CCM, Breakers West Golf Club, West Palm Beach, FL;
• Martha Watson, CCM, Trafalgar Golf & Country Club, Ontario, CANADA; and
• Shawn Ygnatowiz, CCM, Hideaway Golf Club, La Quinta, CA.
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.
About CMAA
The Club Managers Association of America is the professional Association for managers of membership clubs. CMAA has close to 6,500 members across all classifications. Manager members operate more than 2,500 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
