Category : Club Industry

Alena Miatlushka, MCATD
CMAC Ontario Branch – Board of Directors and Professional Pathways Chair
Director of Human Resources, The Boulevard Club

Alena Miatlushka is a highly accomplished Human Resources professional with a rich international background spanning Europe, the Middle East, and North America. With over 20 years of experience in the hospitality sector, she has developed deep expertise in hotel pre-openings, brand repositioning, and the strategic management of HR and training functions. Alena has successfully led regional HR communities, playing a critical role in implementing global people initiatives that align with business goals and elevate organizational performance.

Marcel Bregstein, CCM/Sommelier
Assistant General Manager, Toronto Hunt Club

It has been over a year and many of our favourite California, Oregon and Washington wines are still missing from LCBO shelves. If you’re struggling to replace the Cabs, Pinots and Chardonnays you used to love, the good news is that excellent alternatives exist — often from the very regions where these grapes originally came from.

For club management professionals, experience is essential — but recognized professional credibility is what sets leaders apart.

Earning your CCM is more than completing courses. It’s a structured professional journey that validates your knowledge, leadership ability, and commitment to excellence in club management.

At the 2026 Annual Meeting held April 8, 2026 at the Oakdale Golf & Country Club we showcased our 4th Annual Idea Fair. Check out the entries!

By: Clayton Elliot and Brad Milligan
Co-Founder and CEO
AceCall.ai

Private club leadership has always been about stewardship.

Stewardship of culture.
Stewardship of reputation.
Stewardship of capital.
Stewardship of people.

General Managers and COOs operate at the intersection of governance, operations, and member expectations. You are expected to see around corners, not just manage what is directly in front of you.

In 2026, one of those corners is artificial intelligence.

Rob Matheson
Membership and Curling Manager
Dundas Valley Golf and Curling Club

At Dundas Valley, we’ve really shifted how we think about curling. Sure, it’s still a sport — but more than that, it’s a great excuse to bring people together. Around here, it’s just as much about who you’re playing with as what kind of shot you make.

Nicholas D'Ovidio
Assistant General Manager
The Club at North Halton

Working in the kitchen gave me an invaluable 'insider's view' of the club. You're at the heart of the action, privy to the daily rhythms and the nuances of member preferences. I heard their feedback, understood their routines, and learned what truly mattered to them. This knowledge, gained from the ground up, provided a unique advantage when I transitioned to a more member-facing role. 

At the 2025 Annual Meeting held April 2, 2025 at The Boulevard Club we showcased our 3^rd Annual Idea Fair. Check out the entries!

Jennifer Kennedy
Fitness and Wellness Clinic Director
The Boulevard Club

As a club management professional, I understand how quickly the demands of the job can stack up—whether it's organizing events, managing staff, or ensuring that members have an exceptional experience. Your days are often filled with meetings, coordinating teams, and problem-solving on the fly. Amid this whirlwind of responsibilities, your own health and wellness can easily be sidelined. But maintaining your physical and mental well-being is not just important for your personal satisfaction—it is also essential to your professional success.