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.
Paul Cadieux, CCM
CMAC Ontario Branch – President
General Manager & Chief Operating Officer, Bayview Golf & Country Club
Paul Cadieux is a highly experienced club management leader whose strategic vision and operational expertise help elevate member experiences and strengthen club communities across Ontario. With a distinguished career spanning more than 25 years at some of Canada’s most respected private clubs, Paul’s influence in the industry continues to make a meaningful impact.
Bill Stepec
CMAC Ontario Branch – Membership, Marketing & Communications Chair
Director of Marketing & Communications, Ontario Racquet Club
Bill Stepec is an experienced club marketing professional with deep roots in the club industry and a strong commitment to advancing both club-level member engagement and broader industry development through volunteer leadership.
Martin Piché, CCM, BSc.
CMAC Ontario Branch – Secretary Treasurer
Chief Operating Officer, Scarboro Golf & Country Club
Martin Piché is a seasoned club management professional whose leadership and deep industry experience contribute to operational and strategic financial stewardship across the Ontario club sector.
Kathleen Howard
Vice-Chair, Professional Development Committee & Chair, Member Engagement Committee — CMAC Ontario Branch
Director of Food & Beverage, Toronto Cricket Skating and Curling Club
Kathleen Howard is a passionate club professional whose career has been shaped by a deep commitment to hospitality, mentorship, and building meaningful member experiences. With a strong foundation in food and beverage leadership and a genuine love for the club environment, Kathleen brings both operational expertise and heart to everything she does.
Hendrick van der Geld CCM
General Manager
The Club at North Halton
The concept of “safe spaces,” evokes different imagery for different folks. Some immediately think of physical spaces and physical danger. Some may think of safety in numbers and that may be physical or perhaps, the ability to build a consensus. Still others may think of a safe place to share ideas without the threat of being judged. Well, in the land of Private Clubs, there is another concept of safety, and it is in the context of the actual business structure and the governance model.
Brynn Labbett
Clubhouse Manager
Toronto Golf Club
After some challenges, self reflection, and eagerness to learn, Brynn Labbett, Clubhouse Manager at Toronto Golf Club recounts her reason for pursuing her WSET diploma. Brynn talks about the time commitment and career opportunities that allowed her to pursue a new knowledge base and what it has done for her.
Chris Barron, CCM
Chief Executive Officer
Club Benchmarking
In September of 2024, Club Benchmarking sent out a brief survey to General Managers at clubs across North America soliciting information on their 2025 budget plans for operating and capital dues. In addition to this information, we also sought the status of the club’s current initiation fee and waiting lists. As a subset of that report, the information below is exclusively represented by the 49 clubs in Ontario that participated in the survey.