{"id":222258,"date":"2026-03-27T00:13:11","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T00:13:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/222258\/"},"modified":"2026-03-27T00:13:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T00:13:11","slug":"century-golf-partners-names-new-cfo-as-it-eyes-next-phase-of-growth-dallas-innovates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/222258\/","title":{"rendered":"Century Golf Partners Names New CFO as It Eyes Next Phase of Growth \u00bb Dallas Innovates"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>                            <img width=\"970\" height=\"464\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/golf-ball-tee-iStock-2220072602.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"  \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"featured-caption\">A golf ball is teed up on a course. Century Golf Partners manages golf clubs and resorts nationwide. [Image: piyaset\/istockphoto]<\/p>\n<p>Dallas-based golf club and resort management firm Century Golf Partners, in partnership with Arnold Palmer Golf Management, has named John Martus, CPA, as chief financial officer.<\/p>\n<p>The company said the hire marks a key moment in its 21-year history as it looks to accelerate growth and diversify its portfolio.<\/p>\n<p>In his new role, Martus will lead accounting and finance and oversee financial strategy, including long-term planning, compliance, risk management, and fiscal discipline tied to the company\u2019s expanding operations, Century Golf said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAfter two decades of consistent growth, we are entering a chapter that requires a specific caliber of financial experience,\u201d founder and CEO Jim Hinckley said in a statement.<\/p>\n<p>Hinckley said Martus brings the discipline and strategic perspective needed to scale operations and expand the business. He added that Martus\u2019 ability to translate complex financial data into operational decisions makes him \u201cthe right leader\u201d to help meet the company\u2019s financial goals.<\/p>\n<p>Martus brings more than 30 years of financial leadership experience across the restaurant, fitness, and marketing sectors. Most recently, he served as CFO of Yadav Enterprises. His background also includes senior roles at TruFit Athletic Clubs, Koko FitClub, Protocol, and Harte-Hanks.<\/p>\n<p>He will work closely with Chief Operating Officer Doug Howe and the senior leadership team as the company pursues new growth opportunities, Century Golf said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCentury Golf has built an exceptional reputation for stability and excellence,\u201d Martus said in a statement.<\/p>\n<p>He said he plans to build on that foundation by strengthening financial systems to support partners, club operations, and the company\u2019s long-term growth.<\/p>\n<p>Quincy Preston contributed to this report.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t miss what\u2019s next. Subscribe\u00a0to\u00a0Dallas\u00a0Innovates.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0 0 10px 0;\">Track Dallas-Fort Worth\u2019s business and innovation landscape with our curated news in your inbox Tuesday-Thursday.<\/p>\n<p>\tR E A D\u00a0\u00a0 N E X T\t<\/p>\n<p>\t<a href=\"https:\/\/dallasinnovates.com\/svp-dallas-selects-catherine-cuellar-as-its-next-ceo\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"970\" height=\"464\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Catherine-Cuellar.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-rp4wp-thumbnail-post size-rp4wp-thumbnail-post wp-post-image\" alt=\"The board cited Catherine Cuellar's cross-sector experience and community focus in selecting her to succeed CEO Tony Fleo after more than a decade of his leadership.\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>A familiar figure in Dallas arts, civic innovation, and public service, Cuellar will succeed longtime CEO Tony Fleo following a months-long search as Social Venture Partners Dallas plans its next 25 years.<\/p>\n<p>\t<a href=\"https:\/\/dallasinnovates.com\/five-iron-golf-indoor-entertainment-venue-coming-to-forth-worths-near-southside\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"970\" height=\"464\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Photo-Five-Iron-Golf-970x464-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-rp4wp-thumbnail-post size-rp4wp-thumbnail-post wp-post-image\" alt=\"\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Five Iron Golf\u2019s Fort Worth location will be its first in Texas. Projected to add 40\u00a0jobs to the local economy, it will feature 12\u00a0Trackman simulators with multi-angle swing-capture technology and access to more than 300 famous courses around the world. The venue will feature a full-service bar and kitchen, along with flexible indoor event spaces\u00a0including a private bay.<\/p>\n<p>\t<a href=\"https:\/\/dallasinnovates.com\/rogers-healys-property-management-co-acquired-by-century-21-judge-fite-property-mgmt\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"944\" height=\"452\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Rogers-Healy-83MSVCP.jpg\" class=\"attachment-rp4wp-thumbnail-post size-rp4wp-thumbnail-post wp-post-image\" alt=\"\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Healy Property Management managed a total of 134 units, mostly in North Dallas and Uptown, while Century 21 JFPM now passes the 2,000-unit mark with the deal. The move comes after the merger of Rogers Healy and Associates and New York-based Compass, as Rogers Healy turns his focus to his investment arm, Morrison Seger Venture Partners.<\/p>\n<p>\t<a href=\"https:\/\/dallasinnovates.com\/american-beacon-partners-names-former-aflac-global-exec-as-cfo\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"970\" height=\"464\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/AmericanBeaconPartners_JohnLinnehan-970.jpg\" class=\"attachment-rp4wp-thumbnail-post size-rp4wp-thumbnail-post wp-post-image\" alt=\"\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>With more than three decades of C-suite leadership experience, John Linnehan will direct company financial activities including treasury, accounting, tax, financial planning and analysis, risk management, reporting, and capital management to foster sustainable growth.<\/p>\n<p>\t<a href=\"https:\/\/dallasinnovates.com\/ut-southwestern-spinout-emerges-from-stealth-with-5-6m-to-push-first-in-class-neuroprotective-therapy-into-the-clinic\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"970\" height=\"464\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/photoillustration-GenrAb-CEO-Larry-Tiffany-whos-also-executive-chairman-and-director-of-Medcura-Phot.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-rp4wp-thumbnail-post size-rp4wp-thumbnail-post wp-post-image\" alt=\"\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Dallas biotech GenrAb is developing an antibody therapy that aims to protect brain cells under stress\u2014the kind of damage that leads to disability in diseases like MS and ALS. The therapy, found in the spinal fluid of real patients, is now showing promise in animal models and moving toward human trials.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A golf ball is teed up on a course. 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