Robert Sereci

Robert Sereci, CCM, ECM

CEO, Colleton River Club

Bluffton, S.C.

Thirty years ago, Robert Sereci entered the hospitality field with a genuine desire to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives—both the people he serves and those he leads. Robert sees himself as a community builder within the club industry. His proficiency lies in his vision for positive change and embracing the trends of the future. Robert has a unique perspective that he brings to his leadership position in that he utilizes his business acumen to further develop clubs that are at a pivotal point in their growth potential. He enjoys the challenge of assisting his boards, team and membership through evolutionary change.

Hired as the chief executive officer of Colleton River Club in 2023, Robert is a strong collaborator and team builder and he has worked to strengthen and empower the Colleton River brand. Prior to Colleton River Club, Robert was COO of Medinah Country Club in Chicago, and general manager of The American Club in Hong Kong, a 3,000-member club founded in 1925. In addition to being a CCM and ECM, Robert holds a degree in hotel and restaurant management from Cal Poly Pomona and an MBA from Georgia State University. Robert currently serves on the Board of Directors of the National Club Association. When not working, Robert enjoys writing and is a regular contributor to BoardRoom Magazine. He has been a guest on multiple podcasts, and he has presented at multiple CMAA chapters across the country including the CMAA World Conference. Robert is also a passionate street photographer who travels the globe documenting the human condition.