Executive Team
Steve Skinner joined KemperSports in 1998 and has served in various roles with the company. In 2008, Mr. Skinner was named chief executive officer for KemperSports. He formerly was president and chief operating officer. Prior to joining KemperSports, Mr. Skinner served as vice president of the Michael Jordan Golf Company…
Mr. Lawler is an accomplished financial executive with broad experience in the hospitality space. After beginning his career at a big four accounting firm, Mr. Lawler spent 26 years at Hyatt Hotels Corporation working his way through the company including property level assignments leading to Vice President of Corporate Finance…
Mark Freemott remains one of the longest-tenured executives at KemperSports. He joined the KemperSports family in 1997 as an intern before moving into leadership roles at Holly Hills Country Club, Bandon Dunes Golf Resort and serving as general manager at both The Governors Club and Royal Melbourne Country Club. With…
Steve Kelley has over 25 years of wide-ranging legal experience in not only the sports and public relations industries, but also at blue chip technology companies and early stage companies targeted for acquisition. Prior to joining KemperSports in 2014, Mr. Kelley worked in legal positions within IBM and Nokia and…
Alex Goodman is the Senior Vice President of Business Development at KemperSports, where he leads strategic growth initiatives across public golf courses, private clubs, destination resorts and hospitality properties. Working closely with owners, developers, municipalities, financial institutions and investors, Alex helps expand KemperSports’ management and advisory platform through new partnerships,…
Keith Hanley has more than 25 years of industry experience, developing and operating golf facilities nationwide, as well as significant involvement in the construction of 12 golf clubs in the United States, Asia and Central America. He has been a Class A member of the PGA of America since 1994.…
Mr. D’Souza has more than 20 years of experience in the hospitality and club industries, including more than six years with PGA Tour Properties and seven PGA TOUR and CHAMPIONS TOUR events. During his tenure at KemperSports, Mr. D’Souza has been the General Manager at Butterfield Trail Golf Club, located…
Steven H. Lesnik is the Founder and Chairman of KemperSports and its affiliate, KemperLesnik. Mr. Lesnik founded KemperSports in 1978 along with the late Mr. James S. Kemper, Jr., former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Kemper Insurance Company. Over this 30-year tenure, Mr. Lesnik has guided KemperSports to…
Josh W. Lesnik serves as the Executive Vice President of KemperSports for Golf, concentrating on golf industry relationships and business development. Lesnik has been with KemperSports for more than 25 years, serving a variety of properties with increasing roles and responsibilities. Lesnik serves as the senior executive responsible for industry…
With over two decades of experience in the golf industry, Erica’s is adept at managing sales, marketing, and revenue strategies for golf clubs. Her career is marked by a proven ability to plan and execute comprehensive marketing campaigns, meticulously customized to address the specific needs and goals of each individual…
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