Robert H. Dedman Jr.
Robert H. Dedman Jr. | |
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| Born | June 26, 1957 Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman, philanthropist |
| Years active | 1980–present |
| Known for | CEO of ClubCorp |
Robert H. Dedman Jr. (born June 26, 1957, in Dallas, Texas) is an American businessman, philanthropist, and heir.
Early life
Dedman Jr. is the son of Robert H. Dedman Sr., the founder of ClubCorp, and his sister, Patty Dedman Dietz, is a member of its board.[1] He obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from the University of Texas at Austin in 1979.[2][3][4] During his time at UT, he was affiliated with the Tejas Club and The Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity. He also earned an M.B.A. from the Cox School of Business in 1980 and a J.D. from the Dedman School of Law at Southern Methodist University in 1984.[2][3][4][5]
Career
Beginning his professional journey at ClubCorp in 1980, Dedman Jr. held the position of Director of Corporate Planning until 1984.[2][3] From 1984 to 1987, he worked as an Associate at Salomon Brothers, focusing on mergers and acquisitions.[2][3] Upon returning to ClubCorp, he assumed multiple leadership roles: Chief Financial Officer starting in 1987; President from 1989 until August 2002; Chief Operating Officer between 1989 and 1997; and Chief Executive Officer from 1998 through August 2004.[1][2][3][4][6] Additionally, he has served on the boards of Home Interiors and Gifts, the Dallas division of JPMorgan Chase, and the Stewart Information Services Corporation.[2]
Philanthropy
His philanthropic involvement includes board membership with the Southwest Region of the Boys and Girls Clubs of America, the Southwestern Medical Foundation, the Dallas Museum of Art, Southern Methodist University, and the Development Board at the University of Texas at Austin. He is a former chairman of the Texas Business Hall of Fame and currently leads SMU’s 21st Century Council. Moreover, he participates in the Young Presidents' Organization as well as the Dallas Citizens Council.
Golf
As Chairman of ClubCorp, Dedman Jr. has been acknowledged as a significant influencer within the golf industry. An enthusiastic golfer with a twelve handicap, he typically completes twenty to twenty-five rounds each year. His golf-related commitments include membership on the President's Council of the United States Golf Association and advisory roles with The Environmental Institute for Golf, the National Golf Foundation, and Golf 20/20.
Personal life
He is married to Rachael Redecker Dedman, who earned a Master of Liberal Arts degree from Southern Methodist University. Together they have two daughters named Catherine and Nancy.
Bibliography
- Our Star Service Journey (1998)
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