Arthur Maguire

VP Operations/ COO

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Manhattan, New YorkMember since June 8, 2024

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A highly effective purposeful and adaptable senior executive solidly grounded in strategic planning,

financial analysis, budgeting, and expense control.

30 years’ experience in masterplan development, strategic planning, historic building restoration,

major facilities renovation, and capital construction projects.

Considered a persuasive communicator with experience working with Board of Directors and related committees.
Outstanding reputation for effective and ethical relationships with vendors, labor union leaders,

community leaders, staff, club members and guests.

Proven expertise in team building, organizational development, food and beverage operations,

recruiting and training.

Professional Experience

General Manager/COO – May 2013 - Present

Colony Club, New York, New York

Experience

Professional Experience

General Manager/COO – May 2013 - Present

Colony Club, New York, New York

Manage all operations of the Club consistent with the policies established by the Board of Governors and the By-laws and rules of the Club. Develops the annual operating, capital and major repair and maintenance and capital improvement fund (CIF) budgets. Coordinates all management functions of the

Club and works in concert with committee chairs to assist in the development of policies, programs, and events. Develops and builds a Long-Term Strategic Plan with the guidance of the Board of Governors.

Acts as project manager for all major capital construction projects. Completed and supervised the completion of $40 million-dollar in major capital improvements. Upgraded and enhanced the Club’s $3

million dollar food and beverage operation to provide members with the finest in club dining experiences.

The Club’s annual gross dollar volume is $20 million dollars.

The Colony Club is the first private social club for women established in 1903. The architecturally significant clubhouse was designed by Delano and Aldrich and is located on the upper east side of

Manhattan. The Club's 80,000 square foot clubhouse includes twenty-five guest rooms, four dining rooms, private dining rooms, two ballrooms, bar/lounge, squash court, indoor pool, fitness facility and card room.

General Manager/COO – December 2002 – May 2013

Larchmont Yacht Club, Larchmont, New York

Responsible for the overall operation and fiscal management of one of the country’s oldest and finest yacht clubs established in 1880. Nestled in a beautiful suburban Larchmont neighborhood, facilities include a 60,000 square foot Victorian clubhouse with nine guest rooms and a junior clubhouse, 6 Har-

Tru Tennis courts, 4 Paddle tennis courts, and a 2-acre saltwater pool with beach. The beautiful clubhouse with its gentle front porch overlooking Long Island Sound hosts a newly renovated formal dining room, casual dining room, Tap Room, Men’s Bar, and extensive banquet facilities. The bath house facility includes four hundred family lockers and nicely appointed men’s and lady’s locker facilities.

Diverse competitive sailing, yachting and children’s programs are the backbone of the club’s activities.

The club’s gross dollar volume is $9.1 million dollars; food and beverage revenues are $2.6 million dollars with an active membership of 1625.

Supervised and functioned as project manager for multiple capital construction projects totaling 14

million- dollars. Reorganized the entire management staff with a team of highly competent professionals resulting in improved amenities, programs, and member services. Through a reorganization of the Club’s food and beverage operation increased member satisfaction and revenues. Through better communication improved the club’s relationships with labor unions.

General Manager/COO - January 1999 – December 2002

Edina Country Club - Edina, Minnesota

Responsible for the overall operation and fiscal management of this prestigious country club facility located in the western suburbs just minutes from downtown Minneapolis. Facilities include an 18-hole

Tom Bendelow designed golf course, 6 Har-Tru tennis courts with separate tennis clubhouse and an

Olympic-size swimming pool with its own cabana. Clubhouse facilities include 60,000 square feet and include extensive banquet facilities, formal and informal dining rooms, a British style Pub and an outdoor Veranda. Also included in the clubhouse are two full-service bars, fitness facilities, and nicely appointed locker facilities. Gross dollar volume $6.5 million dollars with 725 members.

Successfully developed operational strategies to take the food and beverage operation from a negative profit center to a profit center. Led the Strategic Planning Committee on developing a masterplan for a $ 9

million dollar facilities renovation project to include golf course, pool, and the clubhouse.

Prioritized the golf course as the Club’s primary asset and through cost controls in other departments allocated an additional $300,000 dollars annually towards course development and maintenance.

Refocused the clubhouse operation on pleasing members by fostering a culture within the staff that made the Edina Country Club a wonderful place to work.

General Manager/COO – January 1996 – January 1999

Belmont Country Club – Belmont Massachusetts

Responsible for the overall operation and fiscal management of this exclusive, resort style private club located in the western suburbs of Boston. Recreational facilities include an 18-hole Donald Ross golf course, 6 Har-Tru tennis courts, and an Olympic-size swimming pool. 55,000 square foot clubhouse facilities include a 350-seat dining room/function room, 140 seat Grill Room, three additional function rooms, two bars, pool side snack bar and tenth tee snack bar. Extensive locker room facilities host full amenities: sauna, steam, massage, barber shop and full fitness center with Cybex weight equipment,

free weights, and cardiovascular equipment. Gross dollar volume six million dollars.

Successfully managed the completion of a $10 million dollar clubhouse and facilities renovation, from concept development and design through construction, maintaining service while under construction until final occupancy and operation. Re-established Belmont Country Club as the premier private country club in New England by instituting financial controls, improving services, and upgrading the facilities. Recruited staff and developed a resolute team of front-line managers with excellent skills.

Developed a valuable professional rapport with Board members, community leaders and industry peers,

leading to an improved atmosphere for the accomplishment of club goals.

General Manager – January 1991 – January 1996

Westhampton Country Club – Westhampton Beach, New York

Responsible for the overall operation of family-oriented private golf club on Long Island’s exclusive

South shore. Recreational facilities include an 18-hole Seth Raynor designed course, 12 Har-Tru tennis courts, a clubhouse with two dining rooms and banquet facilities for up to 350, and a fully operational day camp facility.

Successfully completed the design and construction of three major capital renovation projects:

construction of new junior sports facility, installation of new computerized two pipe golf course irrigation system, renovation of main kitchen, men’s grill room and locker room facilities totaling $5.8

million dollars. Focused the operation on pleasing members and developed programs to complement the

Club’s unique orientation towards families.

Food and Beverage Director/Club Manager – January 1988 – January 1991

New York Athletic Club - New York, New York

Managed the club’s food and beverage operation at two separate locations, one in Manhattan and the other in Westchester County.

The New York Athletic

Club is a prestigious city club located on Central

Park South with two hundred guest rooms, eight floors of diverse athletic operations, a 300-person dining room, tap room bar and grill, cocktail lounge, and 20,000 square feet of banquet space. The

Travers Island facility located in Westchester County just north of Manhattan sits on thirty-six acres and hosts 18 Har-Tru tennis courts, boat house, 160-slip marina, athletic field, Olympic-size pool with cabanas. The facility also includes a main clubhouse with four dining rooms, cocktail lounge, and two outside snack bars.