As President of Fitler Club, Jacob provides direction for all aspects of Fitler Club's strategy and operations, leading a team of over 200 employees.

Jacob is passionate about creating a connected community where all employees, members, and guests feel welcome, valued, and cared for. His mission at Fitler Club is to deliver a first-class member experience through facilities, hospitality, programming, diversity and inclusion, community impact, and communication.

Jacob joined Fitler Club in 2022 after 11 years as an executive at Philadelphia Cricket Club, now regarded as one of the top private membership clubs in the region and nationally. As PCC’s first Director of Membership and Communications, Jacob led membership development and engagement, marketing and communications, member programming, and private events, and served as founding Executive Director of The 1854 Foundation, a 501(c)(3) foundation dedicated to supporting amateur athletics, historical preservation, and local environmental health and stability. Jacob began his club career at The CORE: Club, a premier private city club in New York.

Jacob grew up in Brooklyn, NY, attended Stuyvesant High School, and received his Bachelor of Science in Sport Management from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He lives with his wife, Chrissy, and their son, Miles, in the East Mount Airy section of Philadelphia.

Nick joined Fitler Club in 2017 as part of the pre-opening team and is the Club’s longest-tenured employee. Although Nick joined in a finance capacity, he has worn many hats as the Club has evolved. Whether writing investor letters or filling in as the playroom attendant, his steadfast presence and leadership have been critical in navigating challenges and ensuring the Club’s continued success. In his current role, Nick is responsible for assessing strategic initiatives and developing impactful strategies to achieve the Club's goals. This includes reviewing and evaluating market research and analytics, joint ventures, strategic partnerships, customer marketing, and financial modeling.

Nick earned his bachelor’s degree in accounting from Monmouth University. Upon graduation, he joined a public accounting firm in which he focused on small business tax and audit. He subsequently transitioned to a hospitality management company where he sharpened his accounting and finance skills in the corporate office.

Nick’s entrepreneurial itch led him to start a consulting firm that helped early-stage startups navigate fundraising and provided virtual CFO services. During this time, he was named interim CEO of the Startup Financial Model, where he developed a B2B model to sell the software to companies and business schools. He then co-founded Lasso, an innovative compression sock brand, and served as their CFO for five years helping to build an all-star cast of investors and advisors.

Beyond his professional pursuits, Nick treasures moments spent with friends and family, finding inspiration in reading, music, traveling, cooking, and playing sports with his son. This balance between work and personal life fuels his creativity and drive. Nick is deeply committed to the City of Philadelphia and volunteers regularly in the community, striving to make a positive impact beyond the workplace.

Michael Franco is an experienced and accomplished hospitality professional with over 25 years of industry experience. Michael has held various roles throughout his career, such as Sommelier, restaurant and private club General Manager, and owner. He has worked for some of the most renowned chefs in the world, including Georges Perrier and Thomas Keller. He is known for his operational knowledge and expertise in the field.

Michael's path through the hospitality industry is a testament to his unwavering dedication and pursuit of excellence. He began his journey as a dishwasher in his family's South Philadelphia restaurant. His passion for service grew during his tenure as General Manager at Le Bec-fin, and his journey continued as a Captain at Per Se and General Manager of The CORE: Club in New York. This journey has led him to his current position as Vice President of Operations for Fitler Club.

As the Vice President of Operations at Fitler Club, Michael works with the Member Services, Food and Beverage, Co-working, Hotel, Housekeeping, Purchasing, Facilities, and IT teams to elevate the member experience.

When Michael is not at the Club, he enjoys restoring late 19th-century antiques and reframing discarded art with a trash-to-treasure mentality.

Charles Hopkins serves as the Vice President of Membership at Fitler Club. In this role, Mr. Hopkins is responsible for overseeing Membership Sales, Membership Operations, and Member Events. As a key member of Fitler Club's Executive team, he plays a vital role in strategically guiding the organization.

Before joining Fitler Club, Mr. Hopkins held the position of Business Development Director in Glenmede's Philadelphia office. In this capacity, he excelled in cultivating relationships with endowments, foundations, tax-exempt entities, and high-net-worth families. Additionally, Mr. Hopkins led strategic initiatives related to sales and marketing for the firm. His professional career started at Vanguard.

Mr. Hopkins holds a Master of Business Administration degree with a concentration in organizational leadership and a Bachelor of Science degree in Bible from Cairn University.

Outside of his professional career, Mr. Hopkins is actively engaged in various civic and nonprofit leadership roles. He serves as the Board Chair of AlphaCare, holds the position of Treasurer and board member at The Enterprise Center, and is also a board member of The Committee of Seventy.

Dr. Kimberly McGlonn is an award-winning advocate for justice & environmentalism, advocacy that informs her approach to leadership across industries. As Founder & CEO of the manufacturing start-up Grant Blvd ®, she oversees the creative direction and growth strategy of the brand. Grant Blvd’s mission is to construct stylish, sustainably sourced textiles by creating living wage jobs for women, particularly those who are formerly incarcerated. Founded in 2017, Grant Blvd is the first Black-owned B Corp in North America in the fashion space. Outside of these roles, Kimberly disrupts via her second company, the thrift/vintage concept Blk Ivy, which tells the story of fashion as activism through a curation of garments which amplify the style of 1954-1972, her podcast “The School for Disrupters”, and her role as VP of Social Impact for Fitler Club.

Her work has been featured by Fast Company, Inc Magazine, Essence, and has been funded by Beyonce’s BeyGood Foundation. In 2022 she was a recipient of the Visa’s “She’s Next in Fashion Award” and the Black Enterprise “Business Disruptor of the Year” award. In 2023 she was named “150 Most Influential Philadelphians”.

She maintains personal wellness by spending time with her daughter, rowing, and hiking.

Liz joined the Fitler Club team in May 2023 with over 15 years of experience in hospitality. Liz spent most of her professional career at HEI Hotels & Resorts, gaining experience in both Food & Beverage and Human Resources, ultimately landing a leadership role on the Corporate Human Resources Team. During her time on HEI's Corporate Human Resources team, Liz focused on organizational design, recruitment, employee relations, and service culture.

At Fitler Club, Liz's main focus is creating an environment to attract and retain great talent. Outside of creating an amazing place to work, she leads strategy on recruitment, employee benefits, payroll, service culture, and compliance.

Liz is a graduate of St. Joseph's University's Erivan K. Haub School of Business with a Bachelor's Degree in Food Marketing.

Outside of work, Liz enjoys a great glass of wine, an amazing meal with friends, and spending time at the beach. Liz lives in New Jersey with her husband, Gary, and daughter, Serafina. They are all excited to welcome her son in Spring 2024.