David is the Manager of Crail Golfing Society but started his working life as a Greenkeeper before the likes of ride-on mowers, metal woods and the Stimp meter transformed the game globally. Moving from the sheds to the clubhouse office as a Secretary before the turn of the century, David is now the most experienced […]
Gregg Patterson became the General Manager of The Beach Club in 1982 and spent 34 glorious years as their GM, stepping aside for the “next generation” (and his next adventure as a full time speaker and writer!) in 2016. Since that time, he has worked with his members, Boards, and committees to enhance the value […]
Jason P. Koenigsfeld, Ph.D., CHE, is the Senior Vice President of Professional Development for the Club Managers Association of America (CMAA). Jason graduated from the UNLV in 2003. Jason went on to receive his Master of Science degree in 2005 (while working full time) and his Doctor of Philosophy degree in 2007 from Auburn University. […]
Kevin has over twenty years of experience in the club industry, including nine years serving as the Manager of the Glen GC in North Berwick, during which time he won the UK Club Manager of the Year award & was in the first group of Managers to secure the CCM designation in Europe. He spent […]
Steuart has presented on health & safety and human resources issues to business leaders throughout the UK for many years. Now with a focus as a passionate health & safety professional, he primarily. acts as an ‘External Competent Person’ for a wide range of clients from retail to construction, though mainly dealing with businesses in […]
Susan is an experienced senior level executive with over 20 years experience in a multicultural professional environment. She has exceptional abilities to enable organizations and individuals to realize their full potential and positively impact desired business results. Susan has recently co-authored the book “Polar Bears and Penguins”, focusing on fostering the most diverse workforce into […]
A specialist in leadership and organisational performance, John has led international research projects into high performing environments in business, sport, science and technology – in particular the impact of leadership on creating the right environment for high performance to flourish. While predominantly based in the UK & Ireland, John also works across Europe and […]
Director St Andrews Management Centre Rick Bond is an experienced teacher, trainer and educationist, specialising in Management and leadership Development, Conflict Resolution, Coaching in the Workplace Environment and “Training the Trainers” A former Head of Faculty at SRUC Elmwood (formerly Elmwood College), his management experience extends over a 20 year period and includes the management […]
Director of Education at CMAE since 2017. Did 7 years as the CEO of the Swedish Golf Club Management Association. Course Manager of the Golf Club Manager Education Program 2012-2017. Sport Director at the Swedish Volleyball Federation 06-10 – Taking care of National Teams in Volleyball and Beach Volleyball as well as the Elite League. […]
Tory Brettell set up Traffic Health and Fitness Limited in 2002 to deliver business solutions, training, mentoring and coaching services to clients, to help them continually innovate their services and keep ahead of new trends within the health and fitness industry. Using the experience gained during her time at the Royal Navy, as the first […]
Lecturer in F& B Management since 1995. CHE. Master’s Degree in Business Administration- (2003). Senior Director at Les Roches International Hospitality School in Marbella, Spain. MDP sessions delivered: Operations Excellence, MDP F&B
James Burns CCM is the General Manager of Milltown Golf Club in Dublin. He is responsible for delivering a high-quality experience to a large membership at one of Ireland’s premier, exclusive member Clubs. His professional background is in hospitality management and throughout his career he has focused on developing his skills through education. A Hospitality […]
