Board Elections
Announcing the 2026 CMAA Secretary-Treasurer and Board of Director Slate
The CMAA Board of Directors has elected Casey Newman, CCM, the General Manager/COO of Lakeside Country Club in Houston, TX, to serve as the 2026 CMAA Secretary-Treasurer. She was elected by the Board during its May meeting. Her term will commence following the 2026 World Conference.
Newman first joined CMAA in 2004 as a member of the Florida State University Student Chapter. Newman earned her Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Administration from the College of Business at Florida State University in 2006. She became a Professional member in 2007 and earned her CCM designation in 2014.
Newman is a second-generation club manager and was the first non-General Manager to be elected to the CMAA Board of Directors in 2021. She was reelected to her second three-year term in 2024.
Congratulations Casey!
2026 Board of Director Candidates
The CMAA Nominating Committee led by Immediate Past Chair Joe Mendez, CCM, CCE, has conducted its due diligence based on the strategic needs of the Association and presents the following slate of candidates for election to the 2026 National Board of Directors.
For general elections to the National Board of Directors, there are three, three-year terms, and one, one-year term available for 2026.
The slated candidates are:
Haissam Baityeh, CCM, CCE, CMAA Fellow*
Washington Golf & Country Club
Arlington, VA
Kent Johnson, CCM, CCE
Baltimore Country Club
Baltimore, MD
James Reisig, CCM, CCE*
The University Club
New York, NY
Kimberly Clark Warren, CCM, CCE*
Southern Hills Country Club
Tulsa, OK
*Denotes Incumbent
Candidates
I believe that by continuing our strong sense of community, embracing evolving industry standards, and investing in leadership development, we can position the Club Management Association America for enduring success.
I intend to give back to CMAA and its members in any capacity necessary to extend these opportunities to the next generation of Club Management professionals and inspire new ones.
Together, we can build a stronger, more connected, inclusive, and forward-thinking CMAA. I remain committed to serving our association with integrity and purpose and would be honored to contribute to the advancement of CMAA' s mission as a member of the 2026 CMAA Board of Directors.
With CMAA's centennial anniversary just two years away, this is a pivotal time in our history. I am running for a second term because there is important work left to do, and I want to see it through.
* denotes incumbent