Executive Team

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…

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…

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…

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 to leadership roles at Holly Hills Country Club, Bandon Dunes Golf Resort, as well as stints as general manager at The Governors Club and Royal Melbourne Country Club.…

Heather is a dedicated and passionate Senior Human Resources leader with over 15 years of experience with a proven track record of providing strategic and results-oriented HR leadership. Her expertise in designing and implementing creative solutions supports the company’s vision, drives employee engagement and improves employee performance. Stakeholders trust Heather…

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…

Mr. Hoesing serves as Senior VP of Operations. He has over 20 years of industry experience developing and operating facilities nationwide, including significant involvement in the construction and grow-in of 2015 U.S. Open host site, Chambers Bay. Mark first joined KemperSports in 1999 where he grew his career from a…

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.…