Jim McQuagge

I have forty (40) years experience in operations with some of the largest companies in the United States, of which twenty-eight (28) were spent designing and operating health clubs.

I love playing racquetball and exercising, and in 1981 I partnered with three (3) other individuals to start Racquetball Resorts, International in Dallas, Texas. I felt by opening clubs, I could help people get in shape, live a more productive life and live longer by encouraging them to maintain a regular exercise routine. Within six (6) years, we were able to open ten (10) clubs. However, as most partnerships go, my partners had other business interests as well as our clubs and needed funds for other enterprises. We were approached by Club Corporation of America, who eventually purchased Racquetball Resorts, International. Recognizing the value of my clubs and knowing I was instrumental in their development; Club Corporation of America asked me to work for them and help expand their new division.

I later moved to Virginia where I was approached by a group to develop a group of clubs in Virginia. Again, I was a partner in this new venture. I started seven (7) American Family Fitness Clubs. During this process, I was able to not only design the clubs, but to manage the construction as well. Over time, my partners were bought out and I took over operations of the company for twenty-one (21) years.

After working for many years with other partners or for other companies, I was ready to start a venture of my own. Because of my love of design and construction and my experience in the health club industry, I started a company to specialize in health club design and construction. Recognizing a common goal and an opportunity to expand my business more rapidly, I have joined Taft Consulting.