Joel Livingood
Vice Chairman
Joel Livingood, CCM
GM, Interlachen Country Club
Edina, Minn.
Joel Livingood is the general manager and chief executive officer of Interlachen Country Club in Edina, Minn. He leads Interlachen’s strategy, operations and 400 team members.
Since joining Interlachen in 2017, Joel has led a multi-million dollar improvement of the club’s performance and overseen nearly $70 million of transformative capital investments. Under his leadership, Interlachen has grown its revenue from $9 million to $25 million, and its membership waitlist has soared from zero to several years.
He served as general manager of North Oaks Golf Club in St. Paul, Minn., from 2014 to 2017. He also served as general manager of Oxbow Country Club in Fargo, N.D., where he led the development and implementation of an extensive master plan, including a new golf course, clubhouse facilities, and the surrounding community.
Joel is vice chair of the National Club Association's Board of Directors. He is also a Certified Club Manager and maintains an active role in the Club Management Association of America. In 2025, he was recognized with the Mead Grady Excellence in Club Management Award.
Joel earned his bachelor’s degree from the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota in 2011. He is an avid golfer and enjoys traveling, cooking, and wine. Joel and his wife, Greta, have three wonderful children.
