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Charles D. Dorn, CCM ('80)

Managing Director
The Dorn Group, Ltd.


Charles D. Dorn, CCM, is the managing director of The Dorn Group, Ltd. in Rye, New York. Prior to founding his company in 2005, Charles served as general manager of the Union Club of the City of New York for more than 13 years, and general manager of The Chemists' Club in New York City. Earlier in his career, Charles served as the manager of The Petroleum Club of Anchorage (Alaska) and as the assistant manager of The Stock Exchange Luncheon Club (New York). His other hospitality experience includes positions at the Rye Town Hilton, Meadowlands Hilton, Guyan Golf and Country Club and Parker Meridien Hotel.

As managing director of The Dorn Group, Charles has completed consulting projects for various clients around the world, including Windows on The World, Madison Square Garden, Lantana Beach Club in Bermuda, Rolex Corporation and The Rockefeller Foundation in New York City.

He received his Bachelor of Science degree from the Conrad N. Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership at the University of Houston in 1980 and attended The Lawrenceville School in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. He continued his education at The Culinary Institute of America and at Beringer Vineyards. 

For many years, Dorn has been involved in hospitality education. He serves as chairman emeritus of the Dean's Advisory Board at Hilton College and is the past chair of Eric's Club, a membership organization for senior Hilton College graduates. He serves on the faculty at the Jonathan M.Tisch center of Hospitality at New York University. Dorn is a member of the University of Houston Board of Visitors. He is the president of the NYS Club Association, a private Club advocacy group.

Charles has been awarded a Distinguished Service Award from the University of Houston in 2024 and both the Distinguished Alumni Award and the Founding Dean's Award from the Hilton College. Dorn was selected by his peers as the Tanqueray Club Manager of the Year in 2001. He served as a board member for Community Synagogue and chaired the 60th Anniversary Gala.
Charles lives in Rye, New York. He is the proud parent of Caroline, Sam and Philip. In his spare time, Charles is a gardener, cook and wine enthusiast. He is also an avid New York Giants and New York Rangers fan.