Bradenton Country Club

Jim Brand is a veteran of more than 20 years of military service beginning in the US Navy and completing his career in the U S Air Force.  In 1962 he entered the club field and continued as a club manager until retiring from the service.  After several years as Manager of the prestigious Helena Country Club, he spent seven years as a senior civil service employee serving in Maine and New Mexico, but resigned his civil service position to relocate to Bradenton Country Club.  He has been the General Manager and COO of this club for 19 years.

Jim is a Certified Club Manager (CCM), was inducted into the National Honor Society in 1995 and has held numerous offices within the Club Manager’s Association of America during the more than 27 years he has been a member.   He is a three-time past president  of the “Land of Enchantment Chapter, CMAA”, past president of the “Florida Chapter, CMAA”, and served as the Vice President for the “Razorback Chapter, CMAA.