The CWC Advisory Council will serve as supporters and champions of the Community, helping with education, subscriber engagement, and planning the annual summit.
Councilmembers will serve one year.
If you are interested in council service, please contact us.
Advisory Council
2025-2026 Advisory Council

Barb Svenson
Director of Fitness & Spa
Jupiter Island Club
Jupiter, FL

Eric Wilkinson
Director of Spa & Fitness
The Polo Club
Boca Raton, FL

Janet Fletcher
Director of Athletics & Sonoran Clubhouse
Desert Mountain Club
Scottsdale, AZ

Joel Baker
Director of Fitness
Philadelphia Country Club
Gladwyne, PA

Shane Labuschagne
Director of Wellness
The Oaks Club
Sarasota, FL

Alex Thapar
Executive Vice President
Griffin Club
Los Angeles, CA

Daniyel Gavrilov
Director of Sports & Wellness
Boca Grove
Boca Raton, FL
Advisory Councilmember Guidelines
Rewards
Advisory Council service is a rewarding professional growth experience, providing members and community subscribers with opportunities to support the growth of the community.
Expectations
If you are appointed to the Advisory Council, you are usually committing to at least one year of service and will be requested to:
- Be present at required meetings, including the Club Wellness Community Annual Summit. Additional meetings may be held virtually.
- Participate in conference calls and online discussions as needed.
- Prepare for all meetings by reading relevant materials in advance.
- Complete assignments such as gathering information, surveying colleagues, and making presentations.
- Respond to requests for feedback by the requested deadlines.
- Serve as a champion for the Community among colleagues and industry peers.
Eligibility
- Current Club Wellness Community Member or Subscriber
- Have attended at least one national CMAA event (Club Spa & Fitness Association Conference, CMAA World Conference, etc.)
Council Service Volunteer Form
The Club Wellness Community Volunteer Form is due by May 31, 2024.
Appointments are made by the CMAA National team to reflect balanced representation from subscribers, regions, club types, gender, age group, skill sets, and experience.