We are proud to share that Marcie Mills, Search & Consulting Executive with KOPPLIN KUEBLER & WALLACE, has been honored by BoardRoom magazine as a 2025 Gary Player Award recipient, earning recognition as Educator of the Year through the publication’s prestigious Excellence in Achievement Awards.
This annual awards program is the only one in the private club industry dedicated to recognizing the exceptional work of business partners, consultants, and leaders who elevate club operations and strengthen the member experience. Hundreds of applications are reviewed each year through a time-intensive evaluation process that BoardRoom fully funds to ensure meaningful and unbiased recognition of true industry impact.
“Each of you stands out as a leader in your category,” said John Fornaro, publisher of BoardRoom magazine. “This recognition reflects your accomplishments, innovation and forward-thinking approach. Every year, leaders and experts from across the industry identify companies that raise the bar for private club operations. Your work continues to make a measurable difference.”
That sentiment was echoed by Heather Arias de Cordoba, editor and co-publisher of BoardRoom: “Your expertise consistently elevates the private club industry. You help clubs address real challenges with practical, measurable outcomes. Each of you brings clarity, insight and direction to an industry that relies on steady, informed leadership.”
For Marcie, this award holds special meaning.
“I am truly humbled to be recognized by BoardRoom magazine as a Gary Player Award recipient for Educator of the Year. This honor fuels my deep commitment to support, mentor, and elevate the club management community that I care so passionately about. I’m proud to continue the legacy of leadership and service exemplified by my colleagues and Firm partners.”
The Excellence in Achievement Awards will be formally presented during the CMAA World Conference in February 2026, and winners, including Marcie, will be featured in the November/December 2025 issue of BoardRoom with an additional profile appearing in the March/April 2026 issue.
As BoardRoom approaches its 30th anniversary in 2026, this recognition further underscores the publication’s ongoing commitment to honoring professionals who improve club operations, strengthen leadership, and elevate the industry as a whole. This recognition reflects Marcie’s continued commitment to elevating club leadership, education, and the member experience across the private club industry. Click to read the full feature here.
THE BOARDROOM MAGAZINE – November 2025
Marcie Mills is a search and consulting executive with KOPPLIN KUEBLER & WALLACE. She can be contacted at: marcie@kkandw.com or 833-KKW-HIRE (559-4473) ext. 719.