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*
Southern Hills Country Club
Tulsa, OK
*Denotes Incumbent
Voting Information
Each candidate delivered a two-minute prompted address at the 2025 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, taking place February 17-21, 2025, in Anaheim, CA. On-site voting will be available.
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!
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
Eligibility Requirements for Voting
For your reference, the following membership classifications and codes may be found on your CMAA digital membership card (expires 10/31/2026):
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 2026 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 2026 CMAA Election:
- Online Voting: Request and use a Voting Authorization from now until February 18, 2026, by 5:00 p.m. ET. Eligible voters will receive a unique voting code via email, and this code will need to be used to access your online ballot by February 18, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Once you cast your vote using this code, your submission is final and confidential.
- On-site Voting: Visit the voting kiosks at the 2026 World Conference & Club Business Expo in Anaheim, CA. On-site voting will be available during designated hours on February 19-21, 2026.