National Committees
CMAA committees are governed by members to serve members. National committee appointments are designed to achieve balanced member representation from Chapters and regions, club types, individual demographics, skill set, and professional experience.
Advocacy Committee
The mission of the CMAA Advocacy Committee is to develop new strategies, resources, and education to prepare CMAA members to influence outcomes in club boardrooms and the halls of government. The areas of jurisdiction for the committee include CMAA’s grassroots activities as well as arming our members to be their own best advocates in club governance and beyond. The Advocacy Committee does not meet during CMAA National Committee week; instead, the Committee convenes for its official business at the National Golf Day, usually held in May.
Mr. William S. Shonk, CCM, CCE
Mr. Paul Bovenzi, CCM
Mr. Matthew S. Dossey, CCM
Mr. John Fairall
Mr. Greg Gilg, CCM, PGA
Mr. Zachary Nelson Hoffman
Mrs. Heather Korte
Mrs. Susannah Miller, CCM, CCE
Mr. Patrick W. Necessary, CCM
Mr. James M. Reisig, CCM, CCE
Ms. Melissa Low, CAE, Staff Liaison
Audit Committee
The CMAA Audit Committee’s responsibility is to assist the Board of Directors in monitoring the integrity of our financial statements; the independence, qualifications, and performance of the Association’s independent auditor; the performance of CMAA’s internal audit function; and our compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. The Audit Committee conducts its meeting(s) virtually.
Ms. Janine M. Budzius, CCM, CCE, Chairman
Ms. Linda M. Cozzi, CCM
Mr. Richard L. LaRocca, CCM, CCE
Mr. Joseph A. Mendez, CCM, CCE
Mr. Christopher Scott Tankersley, CCM
Mr. Jason Tate, CPA, Staff Liaison
Budget & Finance Committee
The CMAA Budget & Finance Committee shall counsel with the CEO and CFO on the annual budget of the Association and prepare recommendations for the Board of Directors; the group may perform other duties relating to the finances of the Association via Board direction. The Budget & Finance Committee conducts its meeting(s) virtually.
Ms. Janine M. Budzius, CCM, CCE, Chairman
Ms. Victoria Cronauer
Mr. Ryan Kenny, CCM, CCE
Mr. Richard L. LaRocca, CCM, CCE
Mr. Joseph A. Mendez, CCM, CCE
Mrs. Melanie Miller
Mr. Michael D. Seabrook, CCM, CCE
Mr. Jason Tate, CPA, Staff Liaison
Bylaw & Policy Committee
The function of the CMAA Bylaw & Policy Committee is to review and evaluate the Association’s bylaws and established policies. When applicable, the group studies proposed amendments/repeals and new/existing policies to confirm that matters addressed are legally appropriate and in the best interest of the Association. Additionally, Committee members review any proposals from standing national committees requiring ultimate Board decision and/or membership vote. The Bylaw Committee conducts its meeting(s) virtually.
Mr. Michael D. Seabrook, CCM, CCE, Chairman
Mrs. Heather M. Crutcher, CCM
Ms. Nancy F. Dagher, CAM
Mr. James Galvano, CCM
Ms. Charlotte Hillery, CCM
Mr. Charles O. Holmes, III, PGA
Mr. Ernest LaRocca, Jr., CCM, CCE
Mr. Levent Yurdatap, CCM
Ms. Kim Pasquale, Staff Liaison
Centennial Task Force
The CMAA Centennial Task Force (TF) will serve in an advisory capacity to CMAA leaders, stakeholders, and the National staff to prepare for the Association’s 100th Anniversary in 2027. TF roles and responsibilities will focus on branding/logo design; recorded history; special events held during 2027; coordination of related events with CMAA Chapters, students, member interest groups, etc.; and educational opportunities that can be tied into CMAA’s Centennial (subject to change).
Mitchell Platt, MCM, CCE, Chairman
Janine Budzius, CCM, CCE
Judy Higgins, CCM, CCE
Brandon Johnson, CCM
Kristen LaCount, CCM
Richard LaRocca, CCM, CCE
Todd Marsh, CCM, CCE
Joe Mendez, CCM, CCE
Marcie Mills, CCM
Randy Ruder, CCM, CCE
Michael Seabrook, CCM, CCE
Ivee Wilson, CCM
Chapter of the Year Judging Committee
The Chapter of the Year Judging Committee meets virtually approximately one month before each CMAA World Conference & Club Business Expo to judge/score the Chapter of the Year entries and to determine the award program winners in each chapter size category.
Ms. Joanna Brewer, Co-Chairman
Erica Gilly, CCM, Co-Chairman
Mr. Gjozef Nicaj, Co-Chairman
Ms. Caitlin English, CCM
Mr. Ben Lorenzen, CCM
Mr. Jeffrey W. Orkus, CCM
Mr. Geoffrey Piva, CCM
Mr. Jorge Rivera, CCM
Mr. Robert C. Tibbetts, CCM
Ms. Eugenia D. Zak
Ms. Erica Benjamin, Staff Liaison
Chapter Relations Committee
The CMAA Chapter Relations Committee encourages and facilitates communications between the Association and its local chapters via the areas of chapter support and alignment; chapter health and sustainability; chapter leadership; chapter awards and recognitions; and student chapter growth, eligibility, and management. The Chapter Relations Committee meets at National Committee week in May.
Mr. Jeff S. Isbell, CCM, Chairman
Mrs. Margaret Barragan
Mrs. Pamela Bostwick
Ms. Jeanne C. Davis, CCM
Mr. Owen Dougherty, CCM
Mrs. Kelly Grabowsky, CCM
Mr. Kipp Johnson, CCM
Ms. Anahi Perez, CCM
Mrs. Meridith Picarelli-Khattar, CCM, CCE
Mr. Joseph Satterfield
Mr. Jeff Spencer, CCM, PGA
Ms. Erica Benjamin, Staff Liaison
Communications/Magazine Committee
The CMAA Communications/Magazine Committee provides valuable ongoing input and feedback specific to CMAA’s multi-channel communications (Club Management magazine, email newsletters, social media, etc.) and ensures our resources are relevant, timely, and the primary source on the topic of club management, today and in the future. The Communications Committee meets at National Committee week in May and five other virtual meetings throughout the year.
Mr. Haissam Baityeh, CCM, CCE, Co-Chairman
Mrs. Judith L. Higgins, CCM, CCE
Ms. JulieAnne B. Brown, CCM, CPA
Ms. Jessica Ann Fox
Mr. Paul George Grothouse, III
Mr. Kyle Hillhouse
Ms. Allegra D. Johnson, CCM
Mrs. Paula L. Kelly, CCM, CCE
Mr. Jeffrey T. Murray, CCM
Ms. Jill R. Philmon, CCM, CCE
Mr. Robert Pratt
Ms. Victoria Shea
Mr. Timothy F. Timlin, CCM, CCE, CAM
Mr. Tai T. Tran, CCM
Ms. Melissa Low, CAE, Staff Liaison
Conference Committee
The CMAA Conference Committee helps strategize and plan for the annual World Conference & Club Business Expo. The group meets annually to review local site information, networking event venues and concepts, related communal and societal activities, and general session speakers. Committee members also assesses CMAA member/attendee feedback and evaluations from the prior year’s event. The Conference Committee typically meets in the World Conference host city location each April.
Mr. Joseph A. Mendez, CCM, CCE, Chairman
Ms. Janine M. Budzius, CCM, CCE
Mr. Scott B. Fairbairn, CCM, CCE
Mr. Rigoberto J. Headley, CCM
Mr. Richard L. LaRocca, CCM, CCE
Mr. Michael D. Seabrook, CCM, CCE
Mr. Desi Speh
Ms. Jayne Ayers, Staff Liaison
Ms. Kim Pasquale, Staff Liaison
Corporate Relations Committee
The CMAA Corporate Relations Committee assists the internal business development team in reviewing and assessing the corporate activities offered to CMAA members. The committee contributes to the strategy and tactics used by CMAA in order to provide the most meaningful resources and information to the membership at large. The Corporate Relations Committee meets at National Committee week in May.
Mr. Charles C. Johnson, CCM, Chairman
Mr. David Dew, CCM, CCE
Mr. Michael Drury, CCM
Ms. Susan Greene
Mrs. Katie M. Gusella
Mr. William E. Langley, CCM, CCE
Ms. Lori LeBard, CCM
Mr. Lukasz Monka, CCM
Mr. Timothy E. Muessle, CCM, CCE
Mr. Michael Murray
Mr. James J. Paris, CCM, CCE
Ms. Melissa Paule
Ms. Samantha Sheffield
Mrs. Kimberly Campuzano, Staff Liaison
Credentials Committee
The CMAA Credentials Committee responsibilities are performed at each World Conference. Credentials Committee members deliver voting credentials near the onsite election polling place, only admitting members who present a valid membership card or are verified eligible to vote by reports provided to cast their ballots for the Board of Directors election. The Credentials Committee chair works with the at-conference Elections Committee chair(s) to secure an accurate count of the voter registration cards collected.
Cindy A. Williams, CCM, Co-Chairman
Tammy J. Roys, CCM, CCE, Co-Chairman
Rollie Carlson
Jill R. Philmon, CCM, CCE
Sally Becker, CCM
Allegra D. Johnson, CCM
Albert B. Antonez, CCM, CCE
Robert C. Tibbetts, CCM
Timothy F. Timlin, CCM, CCE, CAM
Nadia H. Dunrod
Jeff Spencer, CCM, PGA
Susan Schenkel, CCM, CCE
Amanda Warrender
Ward Sutton, CCM, CCE, PGA
Kim Pasquale, Staff Liaison
Elections Committee
At the CMAA World Conference, the Elections Committee is responsible for ensuring a smooth and successful membership voting experience for the national Board of Directors election and any applicable Bylaw amendments. Committee members verify onsite voter eligibility and instruct members on voting procedures and software. Additionally, the Elections Committee chair(s) works with the at-conference Credentials Committee chair(s) to secure an accurate count of the voter registration cards collected.
James H. Moody, Jr., CCM, CCE, Co-Chairman
Tina Lutzi-Regler, CCM, CCE, Co-Chairman
Jeff Schenkel, CCM
Geoffrey Piva, CCM
Andrea L. Curthoys, CCM
Paul Bovenzi, CCM
Michelle Christensen
Thomas J. Noyes, CCM, CCE
Carmine Sprio
Kim Pasquale, Staff Liaison
Executive Committee
The CMAA Executive Committee is made up of officers serving on the Board of Directors.
Michael D. Seabrook, CCM, CCE, Chairman
Joseph A. Mendez, CCM, CCE, Vice Chairman
Richard L. LaRocca, CCM, CCE, Secretary-Treasurer
Mitchell S. Platt, MCM, CCE, Immediate Past Chairman
Jeff Morgan, FASAE, CAE, Staff Liaison
Fellows Selection Committee
The CMAA Fellows considers inductees for the program via a process governed by the Fellows Selection Committee. Nominees submit detailed endorsement letters from three colleagues/peers, résumé/curriculum vitae, and an essay. The Fellows Selection Committee reviews all applications and if applicable invites final candidates for individual interviews. The Fellows Selection Committee meets virtually in early winter to determine new Fellows.
Tony D’Errico, CCM, CCE, Chairman
Tammy Roys, CCM, CCE
Kathy Cipresso, CCM
Tom DeLozier, CCM, CCE
John Schultz, CCM, CCE
Mario Campuzano, CCM
Terra Waldron, CCM, CCE
Andrea Curthoys, CCM
Luke O'Boyle, CCM, CCE
Rachel Leace, CCM
Patrick J. Laxton, CCM
Idea Fair Judging Committee
The Idea Fair Judging Committee meets during each CMAA World Conference & Club Business Expo to judge submitted entries and to select the Idea Fair winners in each of 20+ club and membership operations categories as well as the overall winners of the annual competition.
Mrs. Carolyn Ruffner, CCM, SHRM-CP, Chairman
Ms. Lindsey Bolander, CCM
Ms. Vanessa Gloria Esparza
Mr. Rickford R. Foo
Mrs. Madeline Grillo
Mrs. Laura M. Hodges
Mr. Jade Kiosse, CCM
Ms. Karen Kraus
Mr. Cory J. Menking
Ms. Katherine Newton, CCM
Mr. Gregory A. Torres
Mrs. Melissa Warner, CCM
Membership Committee
The CMAA Membership Committee provides advice and counsel to the CMAA Board on matters relating to and aligned with the expressed needs, communications, and general issues impacting the club management industry. The Committee discusses member services; membership health and sustainability; membership information; member awards and recognition; prospective member insight; and student development. The Membership Committee meets at National Committee week in May; supplemental virtual meetings may be scheduled throughout the year.
Ms. Casey Newman, CCM, Chairman
Mr. Chris Brown
Mr. Andy Crowe, CCM, PGA
Mr. Bryan J. Danehy, CCM, CCE
Ms. Passion S. Graham, CCM
Ms. Christina E. Gusella
Mrs. Jenny C. Gwinner
Mr. Brett Morris
Mrs. Colleen Pomper
Mrs. Kasey E. Romano
Mr. Nick Smithson
Ms. Erica Benjamin, Staff Liaison
Mid Manager Task Force
The CMAA Mid Manager Task Force (TF) will serve in an advisory capacity to CMAA leaders, stakeholders, and the National staff to better serve the Association’s mid-level managers. The TF will help shape the vision and outlook for the club industry’s rising stars and imminent leaders by focusing on professional development/career growth; sustainability of the career path & work-life balance; onboarding and orientation (to the career and to CMAA); recognitions and appreciation; and leadership and community involvement.
Casey Newman, CCM, Chairman
Jim Cardamone, CCM, CCE
Ashley Cuoco
Timothy Freund, CCM
Bob Gusella, CCM, CCE
Alexandria LaRocca
Audra Lucas, CCM
Christopher Metz
Julia Rush
David Sheppard, CCM
Abhishek Sonkar
Randy St. John, CCM, CCE
Qian Yang, CCM
Nominating Committee
Chaired by the CMAA Immediate Past Chairman and composed of Professional members who represent a wide range of membership demographics, CMAA’s Nominating Committee interviews Board nominees and presents a slate of candidates for National Director to the membership in September of each year. The Nominating Committee meets virtually in late summer to conduct candidate interviews and make final slate selections.
Mr. Michael D. Seabrook, CCM, CCE, Chairman
Mr. Mark A. Bado, MCM, CCE
Mrs. Rachel Black, CCM
Mr. Kyle Draper, CCM
Ms. LuAnn G. Giovannelli, CCM, CAM
Mr. Ross C. Lorenz
Mr. Randy Ruder, CCM, CCE
Mr. Richard D. Spurlin, CCM, CCE
Mr. Isaac W. Storandt, CCM
Mr. Patrick Tobey, CCM, CCE, CEC
Mr. Joseph "JJ" Wagner, CCM, CCE
Ms. Kim Pasquale, Staff Liaison
Professional Development Committee
The CMAA Professional Development Committee oversees the Association’s professional development efforts and provides guidance for our educational curriculums, including BMI programs, World Conference education, other national events, webinars, etc. The Committee also develops, maintains, and administers a certification program for individuals who qualify in accordance with CMAA’s certification program rules and regulations. The Professional Development Committee meets at National Committee week in May.
Mr. Joseph Krenn, CCM, CCE, Co-Chairman
Ms. Kimberly Clark Warren, CCM, Co-Chairman
Mr. Joseph F. Basso, MCM, CCE, CAM, CSW
Ms. Karen Baxter, CCM
Mr. Matthew G. Collins, CCM, CCE
Mrs. Margarita Gilo, CCM
Mr. Boris Gradina, MCM, CCE
Mr. M. Kent Johnson, CCM, CCE
Mr. Edwin Latalladi, CCM
Ms. Rachel Leace, CCM
Mr. Robert Aaron Martin, CCM, CCE, CAM
Mr. Michael McCormack
Ms. Katherine W. Scott
Ms. Dawn M. Coleman, Staff Liaison
Mr. Jason Koenigsfeld, Ph.D., CHE, Staff Liaison
Research Committee
The CMAA Research Committee contributes research topic ideas, research instrument review, opinion on research partnerships and collaborations, and provides an editorial eye to CMAA staff in support of research objectives and products. The Research Committee typically meets at National Committee week in May.
Jack S. Slaughter, CCM, CCE, Chairman
Ms. Brigeth Christine Brookins
Mrs. Jennifer Garrott
Mr. DeMichael A. Givens
Mr. Jacob Hawley, CCM
Mr. William Herman, CCM
Mr. Robert Iannaccone
Mr. Daniel Laterza, CCM
Mr. Lee Mackay, CCM
Mr. Duncan Reno, CCM, CCE
Mr. Jeff Schenkel, CCM
Mr. Amilcar Davy, Staff Liaison
Sergeant-At-Arms Committee
The duty of the CMAA Sergeant-At-Arms Committee is primarily to enforce order at the assembled meetings held during the annual CMAA World Conference & Club Business Expo, as directed by the national staff or Board of Directors. Other undertakings may include the greeting of conference attendees or providing security at the Opening and Closing Business Sessions.
Ernest LaRocca, Jr., CCM, CCE, Chairman
Joseph T. Furko, CCM, CCE
Susan Schenkel, CCM, CCE
Frederick Del Percio, CCM
Thomas Shonkwiler, CCM
Dwight R. Jenson, CCM
Gregory Cincotta, CCM, CCE
David J. Robinson, CCM
Lee Stall, CCM, CCE
Edward J. Ronan, CCM, CCE
Peter T. Joyce, CCM
Ryan Kenny, CCM, CCE
Karen Woodie, Staff Liaison
Strategic Planning & Organizational Culture Committee
The purpose of the Strategic Planning & Organizational Culture Committee is to create and manage a long-term development plan for the Association and to determine the best strategies to achieve the Association’s organizational goals and objectives. Additionally, the Committee has oversight for the development, implementation, and measurement of CMAA resources and services to promote and drive a culture of inclusion and acceptance. The Committee provides the framework to advance CMAA’s mission, vision, and goals as well as prepares an annual report of recommendations to the Board of Directors for consideration and approval.
Mr. Richard L. LaRocca, CCM, CCE, Chairman
Mr. Eric Beck, CCM, CCE
Ms. Carol Bliss, CCM, CCE
Mr. Michael Bradfield, CCM, CCE, CAM
Ms. Kimberly Brady, CCM
Ms. Janine M. Budzius, CCM, CCE
Mr. Mario Campuzano, CCM
Mr. Charles Dimpfl, CCM
Mr. Lonnie Lister, CCM
Mr. Colin Mack-Allen, CCM, CCE
Mr. Michael D. Seabrook, CCM, CCE
Mr. Brian Silver
Mr. Ryan C. Spence, CCM
Mr. Jeffrey D. Morgan, CAE, FASAE, Staff Liaison
Student Idea Fair Judging Committee
Mr. Robert T. Beuth, Chairman
Mrs. Elisha Cicerone, CCM
Ms. Cassandra Mae Lematta