Alexandria, VA — The Club Management Association of America (CMAA) announces its 2026 Board of Directors.The CMAA Board of Directors consists of 13 club management professionals who work together with the Association’s 8,700 members, 38 Chapters, and National Headquarters team to advance the profession. As CMAA nears its Centennial, the Board is dedicated to fostering a thriving club industry by supporting CMAA-educated professionals and guiding the implementation of CMAA’s Strategic Plan.
Four officers will lead the 2026 Board of Directors:
- Chair Janine Budzius, CCM, CCE, General Manager/Chief Operating Officer, Houston Country Club, Houston, TX
- Vice Chair Joseph Krenn, CCM, CCE, General Manager/Chief Operating Officer, Farmington Country Club, Charlottesville, VA
- Secretary-Treasurer Casey Newman, CCM, General Manager/Chief Operating Officer, Lakeside Country Club, Houston, TX
- Immediate Past Chair Richard LaRocca, CCM, CCE, General Manager/Chief Operating Officer, St. Clair Country Club, Upper St. Clair, PA
Four club management professionals were newly elected or re-elected as Directors are:
- Haissam Baityeh, CCM, CCE, CMAA Fellow, Chief Operating Officer, Washington Golf & Country Club, Arlington, VA
- M. Kent Johnson, CCM, CCE, General Manager, Baltimore Country Club, Baltimore, MD
- James Reisig, CCM, CCE, General Manager, The University Club, New York, NY
- Kimberly Clark Warren, CCM, CCE, General Manager/Chief Operating Officer, Southern Hills Country Club, Tulsa, OK
The following Directors continue their service on the 2026 CMAA Board:
- Judy Higgins, CCM, CCE, General Manager, Valley Lo Club, Glenview, IL
- Jeff Isbell, CCM, CCE, General Manager, Renaissance, Haverhill, MA
- Charles Johnson, CCM, CCE, Executive Manager/CEO, Detroit Athletic Club, Detroit, MI
- Rob Oosterhuis, CCM, CCE, PGA, CAM, General Manager/COO, Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club, Boca Raton, FL,
- J. Josh Paris, CCM, CCE, General Manager, Old Town Club, Winston-Salem, NC
The Board of Directors were installed at the Closing Business Session of CMAA’s recent 2026 World Conference & Club Business Expo held in Anaheim, CA.
About CMAA
Founded in 1927, the Club Management Association of America (CMAA) is the largest professional association for managers of membership clubs with 8,700 members throughout the US and internationally. Our members contribute to the success of more than 2,600 country, golf, athletic, city, faculty, military, town, and yacht clubs. The objectives of the Association are to promote relationships between club management professionals and other similar professions; to encourage the education and advancement of members; and to provide the resources needed for efficient and successful club operations. Under the covenants of professionalism, education, leadership, and community, CMAA continues to extend its reach as the leader in the club management practice. CMAA is headquartered in Alexandria, VA, with 38 professional chapters and 45 current and prospective student chapters. Learn more at cmaa.org.
Media Contact:
Melissa Low, CAE
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