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Eleven Club Management Professionals Awarded the Kendall Scholarship
Alexandria, VA—The Club Foundation is pleased to announce the 2024 Willmoore H. Kendall Scholars.
Stewart Boynton
Clubhouse Manager,
River Forest Country Club,
Elmhurst, IL
Jamie Cerino
Director of Membership & Marketing,
Canoe Brook Country Club,
Summit, NJ
Ben Derauf
Regional Manager,
Bluegrass Yacht & Country Club/Temple Hills Country Club,
Hendersonville, TN
Kyle Hillhouse
Director of Club Operations,
Boca Woods Country Club,
Boca Raton, FL
Alexandria LaRocca-Assumma
Director of Member Engagement,
Beach Point Club,
Mamaroneck, NY
Giro Messeri
Director of Food and Beverage,
Glenwild Golf Club & Spa,
Park City, UT
Alana Milazzo
Food & Beverage Director,
The Tokeneke Club,
Darien, CT
Matthew Post
General Manager,
The Club at UK’s Spindletop Hall,
Lexington, KY
Juliana Segura Freely
Catering Manager,
North Shore Country Club,
Glenview, IL
Nina Sligar
Membership Director,
Great Hills Country Club,
Austin, TX
Samantha Zabel
Club Experience Director,
Champions Retreat Golf Club,
Evans, GA
The Willmoore H. Kendall Scholarship was established in memory of 1998 Club Management Association of America (CMAA) President Willmoore “Bill” Kendall, CCM. Kendall was well-known for his heartfelt openness to mentoring aspiring professionals in the industry. He was a strong supporter of CMAA and dedicated countless hours as a Chapter and National volunteer. This highly competitive scholarship provides funding for club management professionals to complete all the professional development programs needed to obtain their Certified Club Manager (CCM) designation.
"The CCM designation is internationally recognized as the hallmark of professionalism in club management," says CMAA President and CEO Jeff Morgan, FASAE, CAE. "This prestigious and competitive scholarship provides recipients with essential financial support to pursue their professional aspirations, including attending CMAA's Business Management Institutes (BMI) and the Certification Review Course—key milestones on the path to earning the CCM designation."
For more information, please visit clubfoundation.org.
About The Club Foundation
The Club Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, was established by CMAA to fund the life cycle of a club manager’s career, providing financial support for five key areas: students, faculty, club managers, CMAA Chapters, and the club industry at large. It supports the advancement of club management professionals, funding industry education programs through scholarships and grants, and has awarded more than $8.5 million in scholarships and grants since 1988. Learn more at clubfoundation.org.
About CMAA
Founded in 1927, the Club Management Association of America (CMAA) is the largest professional association for managers of membership clubs with more than 8,100 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 38 professional chapters and 40 current and prospective student chapters. Learn more at cmaa.org.