Alexandria, VA – President and CEO Jeff Morgan, FASAE, CAE, will retire September 30, 2027, concluding 13 distinguished years leading the Club Management Association of America and The Club Foundation.
During his tenure, the Association regained a solid financial footing and repositioned and rebranded itself within the industry to better serve club professionals. CMAA made a strategic, forward-looking shift to strengthen member offerings and benefits, including research, educational resources, and a revitalized Club Foundation. His leadership of the National Headquarters team enabled fruitful work, furthering the vision and mission of the Association.
Morgan shares, “Serving as President & CEO of CMAA for the past 13 years has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my professional career. I have had the privilege of working alongside dedicated members, volunteer leaders, Chapters, Partners, and professional staff who share a passion for advancing the club management profession. As I prepare to retire, I am grateful for the relationships we’ve built and the progress we’ve achieved together. I remain fully committed to supporting a thoughtful leadership transition and ensuring CMAA is well-positioned for continued success in the years ahead.”
Morgan first joined CMAA in October 2014. Previously, he served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Investor Relations Institute and held senior positions in two other associations focusing on global derivatives and property & casualty insurance.
CMAA Chair Janine Budzius, CCM, CCE, explains, “On behalf of CMAA’s Board of Directors, I would like to thank Jeff for his service to the association. We have already begun the process to engage a national search for his successor with the expectation to hire a new CEO prior to his retirement. We will ensure a deliberate approach, ensuring a smooth leadership transition and continuity for the Association and its operations.”
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.
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. Donations to The Club Foundation are essential to the continued success of the club industry and support club management professionals at every stage of their careers. Since 1988, The Club Foundation has awarded more than $8.5 million in scholarships and grants to provide individuals with professional development opportunities, education and research, and essential training. Learn more at clubfoundation.org.
Media Contact:
Melissa Low, CAE
goodnews@cmaa.org
