CMAA Elects 2013 Association Leadership

The Club Managers Association of America has announced its 2013 Officers and Board of Directors.

CMAA Meeting in Progress - Recognition of International Delegates (photo credit Bruce Mathews/ CMAA)
CMAA Meeting in Progress - Recognition of International Delegates (photo credit Bruce Mathews/ CMAA)

CMAA Meeting in Progress - Recognition of International Delegates (photo credit Bruce Mathews/ CMAA)
CMAA Meeting in Progress – Recognition of International Delegates (photo credit Bruce Mathews/ CMAA)

The Club Managers Association of America has announced its 2013 Officers and Board of Directors. CMAA members had the opportunity to cast their ballots online at www.cmaa.org or in-person at the 86th World Conference and Club Business Expo in San Diego. The election results were announced at the event’s Closing Business Session.

Richard H. Bayliss Jr., CCM, CCE, Chief Operating Officer of The Lost Tree Club, North Palm Beach, FL, was elected President; Damon J. DiOrio, CCM, CCE, Chief Executive Officer of Charlotte Country Club, Charlotte, NC, was elected Vice President; and Tony D’Errico, CCM, CCE, General Manager of Westwood Country Club, St. Louis, MO, was elected Secretary-Treasurer.

Elected as directors to three-year terms were:

  • Robert J. “Bobby” Crifasi, CCM, CCE, CPA, General Manager of New Orleans Country Club, New Orleans, LA;
  • Peter C. Davies, CCM, General Manager of The Wianno Club, Osterville, MA; and
  • Randall J. Ruder, CCM, CCE, General Manager of Beach Point Club, Mamaroneck, NY.

Members continuing to serve on the CMAA Board include:

  • Lawrence “Skip” J. Avery, CCM, CCE (Immediate Past President), Middleton, WI;
  • Ronald A. Banaszak, Jr., CCM, CCE (Director), General Manager/Chief Operating Officer of St. Francis Yacht Club, San Francisco, CA;
  • Robert C. James, CCM, CCE, CHE (Director), Chief Operating Officer of Westchester Country Club, Rye, NY;
  • William E. Langley, CCM (Director), Managing Director of The Club at Carlton Woods, The Woodlands, TX;
  • Michael McCarthy (Director), General Manager/Chief Executive Officer of Addison Reserve Country Club, Delray Beach, FL;
  • Jill R. Philmon, CCM, CCE (Director), General Manager/Chief Operating Officer of Ballantyne Country Club, Charlotte, NC; and
    Luke A. O’Boyle, CCM, CCE (Director), General Manager/Chief Operating Officer of the Chevy Chase Club, Chevy Chase, MD.

The CMAA Officers and Board of Directors work closely with CMAA members and the greater club management industry to develop and promote high standards of professionalism, leadership and education.

The Club Managers Association of America www.cmaa.org

The Club Managers Association of Europe www.cmaeurope.org

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