Executive Team


Josh Lesnik

July 20, 2018

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…

Erica Espe

March 6, 2024

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…

Ben Blake

July 24, 2018

As Executive Vice President for KemperSports, Ben Blake is responsible for the company’s business development efforts which include acquisitions and leases throughout the United States. He is also responsible for sourcing and the acquisition of third party management contracts in the western US. Mr. Blake is a 38-year industry veteran…

Gary Binder

July 24, 2018

Gary Binder (PGA) joined the KemperSports family in 2005 with a distinguished career in all facets of the golf business, with more than 20 years in leadership roles in the daily fee, resort and private clubs sectors. His career shift to operations management has broadened his skill set through successful…

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