From the moment of its creation, Kopplin & Kuebler was dedicated to elevating the art of executive search in the club industry to new levels. Bringing together their extensive

knowledge and experience, Dick Kopplin and Kurt Kuebler have established an impressive track record of placing the right executive at the right club. Going beyond the search process, they have also consulted with clubs on the kind of strategic thinking that will ensure a club’s viability for years to come.

In an increasingly global environment, geography has become less of a factor in bringing together people and ideas. To better serve the industry, the company is expanding to include markets around the world. In releasing the news, Dick said: We are very excited to announce the addition of Niall Flanagan to the Kopplin & Kuebler team as the Managing Partner of our London office. Niall has an outstanding reputation in the golf and club industry, and will focus on International Executive Search and Consulting for Kopplin & Kuebler international. throughout Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. We believe the timing is appropriate for our firm to expand overseas and Niall is an accomplished, experienced executive who can effectively lead that expansion.

Dick Kopplin has over 36 years’ experience as general manager and vice president of operations for nationally recognized clubs. He has also served as vice president and senior director for multi-club companies, including Desert Mountain Development Company in Scottsdale, Arizona, and Castle Pines in Denver, Colorado. Dick has experience working closely with architects and construction firms, while opening five golf courses and four clubhouses.

Kurt Kuebler’s 30-year club career has included the Tavistock Group, in Orlando, Florida, where he was the General Manager/COO of Isleworth Golf and Country Club, Isleworth Home Services, and Isleworth Community Association. Prior to Isleworth, he served in a similar capacity at The Loxahatchee Club in Jupiter, Florida and Desert Highlands Golf Club in Scottsdale, Arizona. Kurt was also President of the Florida Chapter Club Managers Association of America (FLCMAA) and served as a National Director for CMAA.

Niall Flanagan’s 25 years of extensive club expertise was acquired by working at the top echelon of blue chip clubs in the UK and Middle East, notably his roles as President/CEO at Loch Lomond, Director of Operations at St. Andrews Links Trust (the organization responsible for running the courses and facilities at the ‘Home of Golf’), General Manager at Dubai Golf & Racing Club (home to the Dubai World Cup, the richest horse race in the world), Director of Golf at Celtic Manor (venue for 2010 Ryder

Cup), and the Club Administrator at Wentworth Club (venue for the BMW PGA Championship). Niall also served as European Board Member of CMAE and President of the Scottish Region of CMAE.

Niall said: It is a great honour to be joining Kopplin & Kuebler, and I look forward to utilizing the experience I have gained as we launch the international division of the company.

At home on a global stage, Niall is the ideal person to expand the services and mission of the company beyond North America.

Today’s information technology demands that clubs be in tune with member expectations and coming trends. Kopplin & Kuebler international brings to its clients an impeccable reputation and an impressive record of success in this important area.

With emerging markets in places like China, Russia, Singapore, South America, Morocco, and Africa, there is a need for managers with the expertise to deliver world-class service and facilities to high-end club members across the globe. Kopplin & Kuebler international can satisfy that demand with their connections to the top executives in the field, plus provide the knowledge to consult with these new properties to give them the benefit of the successful practices in established markets like North America and Western Europe.

From an executive candidate viewpoint, the expansion of Kopplin & Kuebler to other countries opens up, literally, a world of new possibilities for exciting career advancement.

Kurt said: Dick and I are tremendously excited that Niall has joined us! We believe that his knowledge of the international arena, combined with the tremendous respect the golf community has for him on both sides of the pond, are a perfect complement to our efforts in North America. Niall’s portfolio of contacts allows us to significantly increase our access to highly qualified executive placement candidates, as well as providing for expanded client services in operational and development consulting areas.

Kopplin & Kuebler international: The club industry’s new gateway to the world

Partial List of Kopplin & Kuebler Clients: Baltusrol Golf Club Springfield, New Jersey Bellerive Country Club St. Louis, Missouri Berkeley Hall Bluffton, South Carolina Country Club of the Rockies Edwards, Colorado Hamilton Farm Golf Club Gladstone, New Jersey Lost Tree Club North Palm Beach, Florida Merion Golf Club Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Scioto Country Club Columbus, Ohio The Olympic Club San Francisco, California Wade Hampton Golf Club Cashiers, North Carolina

As a previous client of Kopplin & Kuebler I am not surprised that they are expanding their private club search and consulting business to the international market. Their reputation as the premier club executive search firm in the United States will serve them well in a global environment.

-Steve Boyd, Search Chairman, Baltusrol Golf Club