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Private Club Operations Expert | Fundraising & Mobile Technology Entrepreneur

Accomplishments • Sports Hospitality Leader • Real Estate • Technology • Awards • Family Values

ABOUT – FRED LAYMAN

Fred W. Layman III is a championship tennis player, passionate golfer, and respected sports hospitality executive with over two decades of experience leading high-performance private clubs and launching successful technology-driven businesses.

Recognized as a strategic thinker and consensus builder, Fred has operated at the highest levels of the private club industry, overseeing golf, tennis, food & beverage, aquatics, and lifestyle operations at some of the finest clubs in the country. His leadership style is rooted in accountability, training excellence, and building service-oriented teams that members trust and follow.

Fred’s career reflects a rare combination of hands-on operational expertise and visionary entrepreneurship, making him a sought-after consultant, executive, and founder.

Key Highlights:

20+ years in private club and sports hospitality leadership
Expertise in golf, tennis, F&B, aquatics, and lifestyle operations
Builder of high-performing, service-driven teams
Founder of fundraising and mobile technology platforms
Trusted executive, consultant, and results-focused entrepreneur

Real Estate & Development Experience

Fred brings extensive experience in real estate development, capital planning, and facility expansion within the private club and hospitality industries. His work spans concept development through project completion, with a focus on long-term asset value and member experience.

Real Estate Expertise Includes:

Clubhouse construction, renovation, and expansion
Golf course and tennis facility development
Fitness, aquatics, and lifestyle amenities
Maintenance facilities and infrastructure planning
Residential and mixed-use community development

Fred’s real estate approach balances financial discipline, operational efficiency, and lifestyle enhancement, ensuring projects deliver both immediate and lasting value.

Awards & Industry Recognition

Throughout his career, Fred has earned recognition for leadership, integrity, and innovation across sports, hospitality, and business sectors. While awards matter, Fred values results, relationships, and reputation above all.

Recognized For:

Leadership excellence in private club operations
Innovation in fundraising and mobile marketing technology
Community impact and nonprofit support
Event growth and sports industry contributions

His strongest recognition continues to come from long-term partnerships, repeat clients, and word-of-mouth referrals.

Fred Layman a Leader in Business

Fred Layman is a humble, passionate and determined business leader. He builds open and honest relationships from the very beginning of the contract to the very end. He delivers great customer service and is adventurous and open-minded. I highly recommend his consulting expertise.

Dr. Gordon Jones

Fred Layman is a professional tennis …

Fred Layman is a Fred Layman is a highly respected professional tennis coach with deep industry knowledge and experience. I confidently recommend his coaching approach as well as his innovative business insights, which consistently deliver value both on and off the court. tennis coach. I recommend their coaching and business ideas.

Harry stanthan

Generated new development deals for …

Generated new development deals for Fred Layman Ventures, a real-estate design and development company that focuses on single family residential projects located on golf courses in markets like, Augusta, Georgia and Maui, Hawaii.

Shawn Anderson

Technology & Innovation Leadership

As a technology entrepreneur, Fred has successfully bridged traditional hospitality and community engagement with modern mobile and digital solutions. He is the founder of FundMeSmart™, iBuddy Club, Inc., and Earth Smart Media, LLC—platforms designed to empower nonprofits, schools, and businesses through accessible technology.

These platforms have:

Supported national nonprofit organizations
Served youth athletics and community programs
Reached over 250,000 students across school districts
Helped small and mid-sized businesses maximize mobile marketing impact

Fred’s technology initiatives are rooted in innovation with purpose, delivering tools that are simple, scalable, and financially sustainable.

WHY WORK WITH FRED

Over 20 years of sports hospitality and club management experience
Proven success in turnaround situations and growth environments
Deep expertise in nonprofit fundraising and mobile marketing technology
Trusted consultant for clubs and businesses in transition
A rare balance of operational discipline and entrepreneurial vision

Let’s Build Something Exceptional

Whether you’re leading a private club, launching a fundraising initiative, or navigating a business transition, Fred brings the experience, insight, and leadership to help you succeed.

Mission & Purpose

Our Mission

To create innovative, interactive, and accessible brand experiences that connect organizations with their audiences through smart, affordable technology—while empowering communities and nonprofits to thrive.

Our Purpose

We believe in building lifelong relationships with clients and partners by delivering exceptional value, transparency, and measurable results. Our pricing models are designed to promote financial stability, long-term savings, and sustainable growth—without sacrificing quality or service.

Collaboration & Opportunities