Martha McMahon Acker
President
Martha joined McMahon Group in 1988 after graduating from Southern Methodist University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. Martha has more than 31 years of experience with the private club field and has worked with numerous private clubs. She provides survey, strategic planning and consulting services to country and city clubs across North America. Highlighting her influence and leadership in the private club industry, Martha was recognized as one of the 30 “Influential Women Leading the Future of Private Clubs” by BoardRoom Magazine in their May 2026 issue.
Martha is in charge of new product development for the firm. She works on special projects such as McMahon’s Internet directory (www.clubtopia.com) and developer club conversions. She is also the chief financial officer of the firm.
Martha has served on numerous club Committees (House, Swim, Tennis, Long Range Planning & Nominating). In her spare time Martha enjoys working with real estate holdings, working out, playing golf and watching her children’s sporting events.
Posts by Martha McMahon Acker
Little Harbor Club’s Secrets to Seasonal Staffing Success
Little Harbor Club in Michigan operates for 13 weeks each summer, focusing on community, strong recruiting, and a positive staff culture, with leadership from Jed Avery emphasizing quick training, high service standards, and staff retention through incentives and development.
Read MoreAre Your New Members Ready to be Members?
An effective orientation program builds a strong club culture, enhances member satisfaction, and supports staff morale by clearly communicating expectations through structured, personalized, and ongoing activities involving training, mentorship, and social engagement.
Read MoreKK&W She Leads Summit: Empowering Women in Private Club Leadership
This biennial event provided a unique platform for women executives to advance their careers through transformative educational sessions and meaningful networking.
Read MoreMcMahon’s Club of Excellence Rating Program™ for Private Clubs Across North America
McMahon Group has developed a private club rating program based on over 40 years of service to over 2,000 clubs and hundreds of thousands of private club members who have participated in their own clubs’ surveys.
Read MoreThe Really Big Facility Question – How Much Will Members Pay?
It is relatively easy to see what facility improvements are needed at any club. But it is difficult to crystal-ball the ability or members’ willingness to help pay for them. There are many factors that go into the development of a funding program, especially when the construction costs have increased as they recently have. Fortunately,…
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