HTM Alum Named 2024 Club Executive of the Year

The Isenberg School of Management’s Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM) alumnus Matt Lambert ’92, CCM, CAM, ECM, has been honored as the 2024 Club Executive of the Year by Club Management magazine.

With a career spanning more than 24 years, Lambert serves as general manager and chief operating officer of the Country Club at Mirasol in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. HTM Department Chair and Jaime ’76 and Cindy Pereira Faculty Fellow Melissa Baker commends Lambert’s involvement with the Isenberg HTM Leadership Board. “Matt Lambert won the Stephen Elmont Award in 2022, our most prestigious award—a tribute to a visionary, professional, and hardworking individual who has made the world a better place.” Baker also praised Lambert’s influence on HTM students, describing him as an extraordinary leader who continues to pave the way for the future of the club management industry and students. HTM Professor Rod Warnick, PhD, describes Lambert’s contributions to HTM as remarkable. “Matt Lambert has been an exceptional asset and mentor to our students for placement in clubs and private homeowners’ associations.”

Lambert is celebrated for his commitment to mentorship, building a supportive culture, and extensive contributions to the Club Management Association of America (CMAA), including raising over $10 million through chapter events. Learn more about Lambert’s achievements here.