KOPPLIN KUEBLER & WALLACE continues to methodically add the brightest and most accomplished industry executive talent to their team to better serve their Clients and Industry Leaders. The firm is proud to welcome William E. (Bill) Langley, CCM, CCE, CMAA Fellow as a Search & Consulting Executive, KK&W and Senior Advisor, PCGA.

Bill brings more than four decades of distinguished leadership in private club and community management, with a career defined by operational excellence, strategic vision, and transformative capital development. He has led more than $500 million in capital planning and development across premier club and residential communities throughout the southern United States.

Most recently, Bill served as Chief Operating Officer and General Manager of The Club at Quail Ridge in Palm Beach County, Florida. During his tenure, he led a comprehensive $70 million transformation of the club and community, including the development of a new clubhouse, racquet sports complex, expanded fitness and lifestyle facilities, and the reimagination of 36 holes of championship golf. In addition, he oversaw governance and operations for the property owners association, multiple condominium associations, and in-house real estate operations serving nearly 1,000 residences.

Earlier in his career, Bill served as Vice President of Clubs for The Woodlands Development Company in Texas, where he led the creation and management of premier private club communities including Carlton Woods and Carlton Woods Creekside, featuring courses by Jack Nicklaus and Tom Fazio, as well as oversight of The Woodlands Country Club’s 99 holes of golf and four clubhouses.

He also served as Managing Director of The Lodge at Sea Island, guiding the property to Five-Star and Five-Diamond distinction in its first year, and as Chief Operating Officer and General Manager of Colleton River Club, where he helped guide the transition to member ownership and expansion of the community.

Bill is widely respected for his ability to align boards, leadership teams, and members around a shared vision, as well as his deep expertise in capital project execution, governance, and long-range planning. A Certified Club Manager (CCM) and Certified Chief Executive (CCE), he was named a CMAA Fellow in 2024—one of the highest distinctions in the profession—and has served extensively on national and state boards and committees within the Club Management Association of America and the National Club Association.

“Bill Langley represents the very best of leadership in our industry,” said Thomas B. Wallace III, CCM, CCE, ECM, Partner. “His career reflects a rare combination of large-scale development expertise, operational discipline, and the ability to lead complex club and community environments with clarity and purpose. Bill has consistently delivered transformative results while maintaining a deep commitment to member experience and team development. His perspective will be an invaluable asset to our clients and to the future leaders we are helping to identify and develop.”

Reflecting on his new role, Bill shared:

“I’m honored to join KK&W and contribute to a firm that has such a strong reputation for integrity, leadership, and impact within the private club industry. Throughout my career, I’ve been passionate about building great teams, executing long-term vision, and enhancing the overall club and community experience. I look forward to working with clients and candidates to help shape the next generation of leadership and continue advancing excellence across the industry.”

Bill is a CMAA Fellow and longtime contributor to the Club Management Association of America, having served on the National Board as well as multiple state boards and over 20 national committees. He is also actively engaged in mentoring emerging leaders within the industry.

He can be contacted at: bill@kkandw.com. Please join us in welcoming William E. (Bill) Langley, CCM, CCE, CMAA Fellow to the KOPPLIN KUEBLER & WALLACE team.

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