Board Elections
Announcing the 2025 Secretary-Treasurer and the Board of Directors Candidates
The CMAA Board of Directors has elected Joe Krenn, CCM, CCE, the General Manager/Chief Executive Officer of Farmington Country Club in Charlottesville, VA, to serve as the 2025 CMAA Secretary-Treasurer. He was elected by the Board during its spring meeting. Krenn’s career in the club industry began as a student member at Johnson & Wales University in Providence, RI. He was first elected to the CMAA Board in 2020 and was reelected in 2023. Congratulations, Joe!
The CMAA Nominating Committee has slated four candidates for election to the National Board of Directors. Three, three-year terms and one, one-year term are available in 2025.
The candidates are:
- Judy Higgins, CCM, CCE*, Valley Lo Golf Club, Glenview, IL
- Rob Oosterhuis, CCM, CCE, PGA, Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club, Boca Raton, FL
- J. Josh Paris, CCM, CCE, Old Town Club, Winston-Salem, NC
- James Reisig, CCM, CCE, The Tokeneke Club, Darien, CT
* Denotes incumbent
Online voting will open in December and continue through the start of CMAA’s World Conference and Club Business Expo, taking place February 5-9, 2025, in Tampa, FL. On-site voting will be available from February 7-9, 2025.
Your participation is vital. Every eligible voter is strongly encouraged to cast their vote to ensure your voice helps shape the future of the Association. Thank you!
Voting Information
Each candidate presented a two-minute platform at the 2024 Leadership/Legislative Conference, which is now available to view below along with their candidate platforms and résumés.
Online voting is now open and will continue through CMAA’s World Conference and Club Business Expo, February 5-9, 2025, in Tampa, FL.
Each and every eligible voter is urged to vote. Active voter participation is critically important to ensure our collective voice is heard regarding the future of our great Association.
Candidates
I remain committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability. Over the past term, I have consistently advocated for responsible and sustainable practices that align with CMAA’s values, ensuring that our actions positively impact the industry, our brand, and all clubs and CMAA members we serve.
Robert Oosterhuis, CCM, CCE, PGA
Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club
Boca Raton, FL
Florida Chapter
I hope to help foster a unified national approach, ensuring we meet the diverse needs of our members across the country. I am committed to leading with integrity, transparency, and a positive, collaborative spirit, ensuring that our industry remains resilient and forward thinking.
I carry a profound belief in the transformative power of exceptional club management to enhance the lives of members and staff alike. I am dedicated to contributing to CMAA’s mission of providing state-of-the-art education programs along with unique information and resources that increase member performance and career potential.
There is truly no place like CMAA, and I aim to enhance our Association’s legacy by fostering engagement, enrichment, and evolution through mentorship, diverse educational opportunities, and an inclusive, innovative environment that attracts, develops, and supports the next generation of club management professionals.
* denotes incumbent
CMAA Bylaw Amendment for 2025
There is one proposed Bylaw amendment for your consideration in the 2025 CMAA election. The Bylaws Committee and the National Board kindly request your thoughtful review of this proposal in advance of accessing the online ballot or voting onsite at the World Conference and Club Business Expo in Tampa, FL.
Proposition 1—Update Titling of CMAA Volunteer Leadership:
This housekeeping amendment updates the titles of CMAA’s national volunteer leadership positions in the Association’s Bylaws from Chairman, Vice Chairman, Immediate Past Chairman, and Committee Chairman to Chair, Vice Chair, Immediate Past Chair, and Committee Chair.
The CMAA Board has approved this update.
Eligibility Requirements for Voting
For your reference, the following membership classifications and codes may be found on your CMAA digital membership card (expires 10/31/2025):
01 - Professional
02 - Alumnus
03A - Retired-Professional
03B - Retired-Associate
04 - Honorary
05 - Associate
06 - Student
09 - Faculty
CU - Continuation
Only members with the status types listed below AND who have paid for their 2025 CMAA national membership are eligible to vote:
01 - Professional
02 - Alumnus
03A - Retired-Professional
04 - Honorary
CU – Continuation
Voting Options
You have two options to cast your vote in the 2025 CMAA Election:
- Online Voting: Request and use a Voting Authorization from now until February 4, 2025, by 5:00 p.m. ET. Eligible voters will receive a unique voting code via email. Once you cast your vote using this code, your submission is final and confidential.
- On-site Voting: Visit the voting kiosks at the 2025 World Conference & Club Business Expo in Tampa, FL. On-site voting will be available during designated hours on February 7-8. 2025.