News Room
The Club Foundation Announces 2025 Board of Governors
Alexandria, VA—The Club Foundation announces its 2025 Board of Governors led by Chair LuAnn Giovannelli, CCM, CAM, CMAA Fellow, Bay Colony Community Association, Naples, FL; Vice Chair Todd Marsh, CCM, CCE, CMAA Fellow, Conway Farms Golf Club, Lake Forest, IL; Treasurer Randy Ruder, CCM, CCE, CMAA Fellow, Beach Point Club, Mamaroneck, NY; and Secretary Terra S.H. Waldron, CCM, CCE, CMAA Fellow, Desert Mountain Club, Scottsdale, AZ.
Governors who have joined or rejoined the Club Foundation Board of Governors include:
- Janine Budzius, CCM, CCE, Houston Country Club, Houston, TX
- Paula Kelly, CCM, CCE, CMAA Fellow, Merion Golf Club, Ardmore, PA
- Joseph Krenn, CCM, CCE, Farmington Country Club, Charlottesville, VA
- Richard LaRocca, CCM, CCE, St. Clair Country Club, Upper St. Clair, PA
- Joe Mendez, CCM, CCE, Avalon Yacht Club, Avalon, NJ
- Fred Palmer, Jr., Club Car
Governors continuing to serve The Club Foundation include:
- Blaine Burgess, CCM, CCE, Arkansas Razorback Chapter
- TJ Diagne, The Springhaven Club, Wallingford, PA
- Vache Hagopian, Jonas Club Software
- Adam Harris, E-Z-GO
- Susan Schenkel, CCM, CCE, Georgia Chapter
- Kelley Williams, CCM, Carolinas Chapter
- Jeff Morgan, FASAE, CAE, Club Management Association of America, Alexandria, VA
Additionally, The Club Foundation would like to acknowledge the efforts and years of dedication of its retiring Governors and express sincere thanks for their service:
- Nicholas LaRocca, Muirfield Village Golf Club, Dublin, OH
- Michael Seabrook, CCM, CCE, Belle Meade Country Club, Nashville, TN
The Club Foundation Board of Governors is comprised of individuals within and serving the club industry who are committed to raising funds to financially support the professional development of club managers through education, research, and outreach initiatives, to ensure the highest possible impact on the future of the industry.
About The Club Foundation
The Club Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, was established by CMAA in 1988. The Foundation seeks 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. Donations to The Club Foundation are essential to the continued success of the club industry and support club management professionals at every stage of their careers. Since 1988, The Club Foundation has awarded more than $8.5 million in scholarships and grants to provide individuals with professional development opportunities, education and research, and essential training. 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 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.