KK&W Leadership Podcast KOPPLIN KUEBLER & WALLACE

In this conversation industry veterans Armen Suny and Brad Klein highlight the top priorities for club members and leaders related to modern golf course design. Hear firsthand how leading golf course architects are collaborating with superintendents to create sustainable and stunning landscapes. And, explore emerging trends and future developments that will shape the next generation of golf course design and management.

In this podcast segment, host Corey Saban and guest Chris DeChillo share insights and experiences for club managers striving to achieve excellence in luxury service. Conversation topics include the benefits of in-person training and ensuring your team masters service standards through hands-on experience. Corey and Chris discuss the critical importance of relationship building and being present, key elements that elevate the member experience. Additionally, they explore the differences between mentoring and coaching, providing you with essential strategies for effective leadership development.

In this episode, dive into the experiences and motivations of International team member, Michael Herd. Discover what inspired him to join the KOPPLIN KUEBLER & WALLACE team and gain insight into his approach to working private club executive search and consulting.

Search Executive and Consultant, Armen Suny, shares his career experiences in agronomy spanning championship golf, Las Vegas, golf course construction, and more....ultimately ending up consulting with private clubs looking to hire Directors of Agronomy and Golf Course Superintendents. He highlights aligning candidates with club culture and values in addition to balancing search committee priorities. The lessons learned along the way are insightful and offer a great foundation for the trends and challenges facing golf course management.

Club Executive of the Year, Brett Morris, has an awesome story beginning his career in culinary arts and now leading a remarkable operation at The Club at Admirals Cove. In this segment Brett highlights how being a chef prepared him for executive leadership, what inspires his creativity, and what fuels the high level of team engagement he has been able to achieve.

KK&W partner, Kurt Kuebler, highlights traits consistent across top industry leaders placed at private clubs across the country. The advice and insight shared in this segment offers clear direction and opportunities for professional development as you work towards attaining career goals in the private club industry.