Company

The Leading Provider of Private Club Websites. 10 Years and Counting

For over 10 years, Clubessential has provided web-based software and technology to the private club industry.

We blend technology innovation, industry expertise, and interactive design—to help clients improve online member communications; driving more traffic to their websites, and ultimately more foot-traffic to club events.

This dedication to helping clients succeed has helped us attract the business of over 50% of the clubs ranked best in the nation by John Sibbald Associates.

In spite of the success we've achieved, we refuse to rest on our laurels. Instead, we remain focused, day-in and day-out, on helping our clients maximize the ROI of their websites.

This relentless focus on our clients' success has been imprinted in our DNA, thanks to the guidance of our leadership team.



LEADERSHIP


  • Dr. William D. Ivers - CEO
    • For over 30 years Dr. Ivers has stood at the forefront of technological advancements in the software industry. Having founded several companies, one of which became an Inc. 500 software marketing firm—it's no surprise countless industry organizations seek out Dr. Ivers for speaking engagements and editorial opportunities.

      At Clubessential, Dr. Ivers leads by example, day-in and day-out.  He understands our resume as the industry leader is something to be proud of, but more importantly he understands we are nothing without our clients. Therefore he maintains a relentless focus on improving the service and technology we provide our clients, and has instilled that same focus into each Clubessential employee.

      Simply put: Dr. Ivers personifies the mission and core values we follow on a daily basis at Clubessential.
      Dr. Ivers earned a bachelor’s degree in Combined Sciences from Yale University, a Ph.D. in Applied Oceanography from the Scripps Institution, and an OPM Business Management degree from Harvard University.
  • Bill Ivers Jr. - President

    • Drawing on over ten years of product development and general management experience, Bill Ivers has the knowledge, insights and industry expertise to keep Clubessential positioned as the category leader in our industry.

      During his tenure as Executive Vice President, Bill has forged strong partnerships with industry education associations, such as the PCMA, CMAA and NCA. As a result, our clients see us as more than just a technology partner, but also as an industry "best practice" think tank.

      Prior to joining Clubessential, Bill worked as a project manager, system architect and senior developer for some of the industry’s top consulting firms, while developing interactive solutions for Fortune 500 companies.

      Bill holds a B.A. in Philosophy from Colgate University.

  • Tom Ivers - Chief Information Officer
    • Tom Ivers stands at the intersection of technology and business, applying over a decade's worth of development experience and business know-how, to continually enhance Clubessential's technology, and deliver new solutions to the private club market.

      On a daily basis, Tom leads a team of in-house developers that bring to life ideas and innovations—all integrated into one cohesive network of solutions.

      Prior to joining Clubessential in 2002, Tom worked for Netcaddy.com, developing software—and essentially laying the groundwork for future Clubessential solutions. He then moved on to work at a variety of companies in a technical capacity, including: Netcaddy.com; Cadre Computer Resources; Zentropy Partners; and Bruno, Mack & Barclay.

      Tom received a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematical Business from Wake Forest University’s Calloway School of Business, with special emphasis on business modeling, simulation and process analysis.
  • Jim Dries - Sr. Vice President, Strategic Development

    • As SVP of Strategic Development, Jim is responsible for evaluating, implementing  and overseeing Clubessential’s growth opportunities.   Jim is the driving force behind the NetCaddy division at Clubessential—spearheading strategy, overseeing development, and working closely with our team of NetCaddy experts to deliver the private club industry’s only fully embedded online reservations suite.   Jim also oversees strategy for Clubessential’s newly launched consulting unit.

      Prior to joining Clubessential in 2008, Jim fine-tuned his business acumen as an investment banker with Banc of America Securities. For over five years, Jim was an integral part of the Energy and Power sector—working on equity, debt, and M&A transactions—totaling more than 8 billion dollars.   Following his tenure with Banc of America Securities, Jim was a key contributor for the Corporate Executive Board, a publicly traded consulting company, leading Sales and Marketing teams in the Sales, Marketing and Communications practice area.

      Jim received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Yale University, and an MBA from the University of Chicago.



  • Katherine Ivers – General Counsel/Sr. Vice President, Operations
    • As General Counsel, Kate serves as the chief legal officer for the company and oversees all legal matters.  As Sr. Vice President, Operations, Kate is responsible for directing and coordinating internal production processes to ensure clients receive the best possible service and support.  Previous to joining Clubessential, Kate spent five years as an attorney in the Intellectual Property group at Wildman, Harrold, Allen & Dixon in Chicago where she advised clients on computer security laws and liabilities, privacy and consumer protection laws, and e-commerce issues.  She also advised clients on traditional intellectual property matters including trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets.  Kate received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Yale University, where she was captain of the Ivy League Champion Yale Swimming team.  She received her law degree from Loyola University School of Law Chicago (Magna Cum Laude).
  • Cory Dix - Director, Interactive Agency
    • Cory is a seasoned creative executive with 12 years of experience in branding, user-centered design, web design and interactive development.  He is passionate about design and how it communicates complex ideas that generate measurable results.

      During his career, Cory has consulted with a wide variety of companies, including Trump Organization, TPC, WCI, and hundreds of the world’s most prestigious golf, yacht, city, athletic and country clubs.

      Cory's ongoing success at Clubessential has led him to be recognized as an award winning industry leader on the creative front bringing fresh perspectives to web and mobile design methodologies, and best practices in both design and usability.

      Cory effectively embodies and personifies the creative purpose of our agency services.