William E. (Bill) Langley, CCM, CCE, CMAA Fellow
Search & Consulting Executive, KK&W | Senior Advisor, PCGA
William E. (Bill) Langley, CCM, CCE, CMAA Fellow brings more than four decades of distinguished leadership in private club and community management to the KK&W team. A nationally recognized executive, Langley has led over $500 million in capital planning and development across premier residential and club environments throughout the southern United States, with a career defined by strategic vision, operational excellence, and transformative growth.
Prior to joining KK&W, he served as Chief Operating Officer and General Manager of The Club at Quail Ridge in Palm Beach County, Florida. During his tenure, Langley directed a comprehensive $70 million reinvestment and repositioning 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. He also 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, Langley 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 collaborative leadership style, expertise in capital project execution, and ability to align boards, management teams, and members around a shared vision. 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. He has served on the National Board of the Club Management Association of America, multiple state CMAA boards, and numerous CMAA and National Club Association committees.
Email: bill@kkandw.com
Phone: (833) KKW-HIRE, ext. 734