Brian Donahue

Brian Donahue has extensive experience in sales, marketing, and membership roles in the golf and property management industries. Brian has served as Vice President of Sales, Marketing & Membership at Equity Lifestyle Properties since 2015. Prior to that, they held similar roles at American Golf Corporation and BrightStar Golf Group. At these companies, they were responsible for enhancing member experiences, implementing growth and retention strategies, and overseeing sales and marketing functions. Brian also served as Vice President of Revenue Management & Operations at Arnold Palmer Golf Management, where they optimized revenue strategies and oversaw the growth of 32 golf properties. Additionally, Brian was the National Sales Director at Cobblestone Golf Group and held various sales and marketing roles at American Golf Country Clubs. Overall, their experience includes driving membership and sales growth, implementing innovative sales programs, and enhancing employee training and satisfaction.

Brian Donahue attended Michigan State University from 1984 to 1990, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Parks and Recreation Resources, with an emphasis on Commercial Recreation. In addition to their degree, Brian also earned several certifications including Leading Sales I and II from Master Connection Associates, Professional Selling Skills: Sales Training, CORE, Applications & Coaching from Achieve Global / Learning International, and Selling the Thousand Trails Way from Master Connection Associates.