FALL 2025
ALLIE WALMA, CCM
Director of Club Operations
Augusta National Golf Club
Allie Walman is a dynamic and passionate leader in the club management industry, bringing 15 years of experience at some of the nation’s most prestigious private clubs. Known for her ability to lead high-performing teams and cultivate meaningful relationships with members, their families, employees, and community, Allie embodies the power of visible, trustworthy leadership, making everyone she works with feel valued and respected.
Allie has played a pivotal role as the Director of Club Operations at Augusta National Golf Club, contributing significantly to the planning and execution of world-renowned Masters Tournament, the Augusta National Women’s Amateur, and the Drive, Chip & Putt Finals.
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FALLL 2023
Jeff Kennedy
Founding Partner Moe’s Original BBQ
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FALL 2022
Jill Bender
Director of Training for Hospitality & Experience REVEL
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SPRING 2022
Mark Goodman
Chairman Colorado Nut Holding Company
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FALL 2021
Nick Sellers
CEO of The World Games 2022
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SPRING 2021
Women Leaders in Hospitality
Interactive discussion with a panel of hospitality executives.
These panelists will talked about career tracks, life
choices and proven leadership formulas for
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FALL 2020
Joni NewKirk
CEO of Integrated Insights
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SPRING 2020
Johnny Carrabba
Co-founder of Carrabba’s Italian Grill
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FALL 2019
Jennifer E. Gowers
Owner and Principal Planner of GoPro Event Solutions
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SPRING 2019
Bill Bennett
General Manager of The Lodge at Gulf State Park
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FALL 2018
Greg Friedman
Chief Executive Officer of Peachtree Hotel Group
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SPRING 2018
Stephanie Bryan
CEO Poarch Band of Creek Indians
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FALL 2017
Ashley Robilio’s
Owner Huey’s Restaurants
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SPRING 2016
Mindy Hanan
President/CEO of the Alabama Restaurant and Hospitality Alliance(AHRA)
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FALL 2016
Paul H. Van Leeuwen
Senior Hospitality Executive
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SPRING 2015
John Crisp
General Manager of Embassy Suites AHLA -Certified Hotel Administrator
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FALL 2015
Peter Kim
Founder Yummy Restaurant Group
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SPRING 2014
Robert Craft
Owner Craft Turf Farms
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SPRING 2013
Dana Garmany
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer Troon
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FALL 2013
Jennifer Yuengling
Plant Coordinator for D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc.
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SPRING 2012
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FALL 2012
Richard B. Green
Vice President,Association Sales and Industry Relations, Marriott International
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SPRING 2011
Deborah Sexton
President and CEO of the Professional Convention Management Association
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FALL 2011
Alexandre Gaudelet
Chief Operating Officer of B.R. Guest Hospitality
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FALL 2010
Robbie Robertson
President and CEO of The Colonnade Group
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FALL 2010
Kemmons Wilson, Jr
Principal and Executive Vice President of Kemmons Wilson, Inc.