CCWAA Executive Leadership Team
Our Leadership
Meet the visionary executives who guide the Country Club Wrestling Association of America toward continued excellence and innovation.
Our leadership team combines decades of experience in elite athletics, luxury hospitality, and organizational management to deliver unparalleled wrestling experiences.
From former champions to business visionaries, each leader brings unique expertise that drives our mission of excellence in country club wrestling.
Executive Leadership
Our executive team brings decades of combined experience in sports management, business leadership, and athletic excellence.
Richard "Ricky Star" Starbinski
Executive Director Since 1985
The outsider who charmed his way in. Starting as a valet from Baltimore, Ricky earned "special dispensation" to wrestle and became a three-time champion. His theatrical brilliance and trusting nature have guided the CCWAA for decades, bringing Vegas showmanship to country club tradition.
Maxwell "Max" McCallahan III
Nine-Time CCWAA Champion
Known as "The Hostile Takeover," Max burst onto the scene in 1988 with a perfect 12-0 rookie season—a record that still stands. Born into privilege and dynasty wealth, Max brought undeniable talent to the ring, though his style never quite captured hearts the way it captured titles. Current CCWAA Heavyweight Champion and owner of McCallahan Resort Properties.
Steven "Steve" Bartlett
The Suburban Sensation
Financial analyst turned reluctant wrestler. Co-founder of Druid Hills Wrestling Revival and the only board member to actually read the bylaws (currently on page 47 of 2,847).
A Dynamic Partnership
The Showman
Ricky leads with heart and spectacle, believing in the magic of wrestling and the goodness of people. His door is always open, his trust freely given. "This is family," he says, and he means it.
The Strategist
Max leads with precision and ambition, seeing every interaction as an opportunity, every relationship as leverage. Talented and tireless, he builds empires while others build friendships.
Together, they represent the CCWAA's past and future—tradition meeting ambition, heart meeting strategy.
Department Leadership
Specialized leaders who ensure excellence in every aspect of our operations.
Our dedicated office team
Penelope Ashworth
Director of Member Relations
Ensures exceptional member experience and satisfaction.
James Pemberton
Director of Events
Orchestrates world-class wrestling events and competitions.
Chuck Beaumont
Director of Facilities
Maintains our luxury facilities to the highest standards.
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Alexander Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Drives digital innovation and technical excellence.
Richard "Ricky Star" Starbinski
Executive Director, CCWAA
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The Man, The Myth, The Sequins
Richard "Ricky Star" Starbinski has served as Executive Director of the CCWAA since 1992, stepping into the role following what organization records refer to only as "The Phieffer Incident" (court-sealed documents prevent us from elaborating, though we can confirm no actual flamingos were harmed).
Wrestling Career Highlights (1961-1991)
- 🏆 Three-time CCWAA Singles Champion (1965, 1971, 1978)
- 🤝 Tag Team Champion with "Magnificent" Maurice Goldbloom as "The Merger & Acquisition" (1968-1970)
- 💫 Inventor of the "Champagne Suplex" (banned in 1973 for excessive elegance)
- ✨ First wrestler to enter via chandelier (Las Vegas Invitational, 1974)
Executive Achievements
Under Ricky's leadership since 1992, the CCWAA has successfully transitioned from telegraph to fax communications (1993), pioneered electronic mail for tournaments (1996), and established the annual Wayne Newton Invitational Gala & Wrestling Spectacular. His unique blend of athletic prowess and theatrical sensibility has increased membership by 3%—the first growth since the Reagan administration.
"In country club wrestling, as in life, it's not whether you win or lose—it's how magnificent you look while determining the proper procedural vote for declaring a winner."
— From his upcoming autobiography: "From Headlocks to Headquarters: A Gentleman's Journey"
Our Leadership Philosophy
"Excellence is not a destination, but a journey of continuous improvement, innovation, and unwavering commitment to our members and athletes."
Visionary Thinking
Forward-looking strategies that anticipate and shape the future of elite wrestling.
Collaborative Leadership
Empowering teams and fostering an environment where excellence thrives.
Commitment to Excellence
Unwavering dedication to the highest standards in every aspect of our operations.
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