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20 Club Management Professionals Achieve Certification
Alexandria, VA—The Club Management Association of America (CMAA) announces the 20 newest club management professionals to attain the designation of Certified Club Manager (CCM). Established in 1965, the CCM designation is the hallmark of professionalism in club management. It is a valuable, internationally recognized, and widely respected mark of an individual’s commitment to professional development and the club industry.
The CCM designation indicates that a club management professional has completed a rigorous and extensive course of study and training and demonstrates a dedication to proficiency and expertise in club management. To receive the CCM designation, one must invest time in specified education requirements, attend at least one World Conference and Club Business Expo, and maintain activity within their local chapter. After these conditions have been met, the individual must pass the CCM Exam.
The CMAA members who recently met their CCM requirements are:
- Louisa Bergsma, CCM, The Kittansett Club, Marion, MA
- Christine Cassano, CCM, Philadelphia Cricket Club, Philadelphia, PA
- Michelle Christensen, CCM, Union League of Philadelphia, Lafayette Hill, PA
- Emma J. Gore, CCM, Forest Hills Country Club, Chesterfield, MO
- William Griffon, CCM, Spring Island Club, Okatie, SC
- Kelly L. Holst, CCM, Lakewood Yacht Club, Seabrook, TX
- Ari Kreisler, CCM, Napa Valley Country Club, Napa, CA
- Robert D. McQuay, CCM, Eastport Yacht Club, Annapolis, MD
- Christopher Metz, CCM, The Country Club, Chestnut Hill, MA
- Quinn Moe, CCM, Charlotte Country Club, Charlotte, NC
- Eric D. Olson, CCM, Westwood Country Club, Germantown, MD
- Blake Parrish, CCM, Cherokee Country Club, Knoxville, TN
- Anahi Perez, CCM, North Shore Country Club, Glenview, IL
- Michael Joseph Perry, CCM, San Francisco Yacht Club, Belvedere Tiburon, CA
- Pamela B. Radcliff, CCM, CAM, SHRM-SCP, Hideaway Beach Club, Marco Island, FL
- Sean M. Rice, CCM, Amelia Island Club, Amelia Island, FL
- David B. Sweet, CCM, Boca Woods Country Club, Boca Raton, FL
- Russell Sylte, CCM, The Santaluz Club, San Diego, CA
- Andrew R. Tkach, CCM, Blythefield Country Club, Belmont, MI
- Matthew Tornow, CCM, The Moorings Golf & Country Club, Naples, FL
The Club Management Association of America extends its sincere congratulations to these newly certified professionals and encourages them to continue their professional development in the future. Please visit the CCM designation and requirements for more information.
About CMAA
Founded in 1927, the Club Management Association of America (CMAA) is the largest professional association for managers of membership clubs with 7,800 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 40 professional chapters and 40 student chapters and colonies. Learn more at cmaa.org.