Alexandria, VA – May 6, 2014 – The Club Managers Association of America (CMAA) is pleased to announce that McGladrey, LLP has renewed its multi-year commitment to support CMAA and The Club Foundation through the CMAA Corporate Alliance Program. In its new five-year agreement, McGladrey, LLP will remain a Bronze Alliance Partner and is now CMAA’s preferred accounting firm for private clubs. McGladrey, LLP joined the Corporate Alliance Program in 2009 as a provider of outstanding accounting, tax and consulting services to clubs across the nation.
The Corporate Alliance Program is a collaborative effort between CMAA, The Club Foundation and 15 corporate entities who have demonstrated a leadership role within the club industry. The program connects club management professionals with smart solutions powered by trusted industry partners.
“CMAA and The Club Foundation are excited to take our relationship with McGladrey to the next level over the next five years,” said Seth Gregg, COO of The Club Foundation. “This renewal represents McGladrey’s continued dedication to the role of CMAA and The Club Foundation in providing leadership and support to club management worldwide.”
“We’re grateful for this platform, which has allowed us to share our industry insights and expertise to this dynamic and influential membership,” said Philip Newman, McGladrey’s Private Clubs National Practice Leader. “Our relationship with CMAA and The Club Foundation continues to be one of great value to our firm.”
McGladrey, LLP’s Bronze Partnership supports select events and activities at the CMAA World Conference and annual Leadership/Legislative Conference, and positions it as a co-contributor to CMAA’s annual surveys. In addition, its contributions benefit the Chapter and Student Grants program of The Club Foundation.
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. Learn more at www.cmaa.org.
About The Club Foundation
The Club Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, was established by CMAA in 1988. The Foundation seeks to fund the life cycle of a club manager’s career, providing financial support for five key areas: students, faculty, club managers, CMAA chapters and the club industry at large. It supports the advancement of club management professionals, funding industry education programs through scholarships and grants. Learn more at www.clubfoundation.org.
About McGladrey
McGladrey LLP is the leading U.S. provider of assurance, tax and consulting services focused on the middle market, with more than 6,700 people in 75 offices nationwide. McGladrey is a licensed CPA firm and serves clients around the world through RSM International, a global network of independent assurance, tax and consulting firms. McGladrey uses its deep understanding of the needs and aspirations of clients to help them succeed. For more information, visit www.mcgladrey.com.
Contact:
Melissa Low
melissa.low@cmaa.org
(703) 739-9500
