The Croquet Foundation of America (CFA), has announced the promotion of Marie Sweetser to the position of General Manager of the National Croquet Center in West Palm Beach, Florida. For the time being, Sweetser will also continue her duties as Membership Director for the resident National Croquet Club, and Manager of Guest Services for the Center. Sweetser, a longtime Florida resident and Pittsburg native, is the former owner of Golden Dart Fast Italian Jet Yachts of Italy. She spent years handling large luxury yacht sales and service for the Codecasa Shipyards of Viareggio, Italy. After returning to the US, Sweetser spent several years in the public relations department of the PGA National Resort in Palm Beach Gardens. Marie spent many years living between residences in Switzerland and Milan, Italy. As a licensed Florida Realtor, she also enjoys working with high-net-worth international clients coming to the Palm Beaches from throughout Europe.
Previous to her promotion, Marie most recently served the CFA as Assistant General Manager and Director of Membership and Guest Services at the National Croquet Center. She joined the Center in October of 2014.
With her appointment as General Manager, the Croquet Foundation of America looks forward to utilizing her knowledge, infinite patience, persistence and integrity to raise public awareness and popularity of the sport. In her tenure at the Center, Marie contributed greatly to membership growth in the resident National Croquet Club. She also made significant contributions to operations at the Center.
Sweetser succeeds W. David McCoy of Wellington, FL, President of the Croquet Foundation of America, who has held the General Manager position as a pro-bono volunteer since 2008. He will now focus his efforts on the Foundation itself and its mission. For additional information, contact W. David McCoy at 646-342-3221, or Marie Sweetser at 561-478-2300 Ext. 3.