Colin A. Burns leads Colin Burns Consulting (CBC), a boutique, concierge executive-search and advisory firm serving the nation’s most distinguished private clubs. CBC is dedicated to one central principle — The Member Experience — and to helping clubs identify, select, and develop leaders who embody excellence, integrity, and hospitality at the highest level.
Over his 31-year tenure as General Manager/COO of Winged Foot Golf Club, Burns oversaw four USGA national championships and a PGA Championship, directing annual operations with substantial capital programs and operating budgets. His leadership at Winged Foot established enduring professional relationships across every discipline in the club industry — from general managers, golf professionals, and superintendents to chefs, controllers, and board leaders.
The ownership selected Burns to help launch APOGEE, one of the most ambitious and forward-thinking private golf club projects in the country — a bold new standard for excellence in design, operations, and the member experience. Serving as a strategic advisor, Burns has guided the project’s leadership vision, governance model, and cultural framework, ensuring that every element reflects authenticity, precision, and world-class hospitality. His role with APOGEE exemplifies the depth of his expertise, the reach of his professional network, and his reputation as one of the most trusted voices shaping the future of private club leadership.
That network, built on trust and mutual respect, now forms the foundation of CBC’s executive-search practice. Burns’ relationships within the USGA, CMAA, NCA, MGA, and the leadership circles of America’s top clubs enable CBC to engage high-caliber, values-driven candidates who rarely participate in public searches. Each engagement includes a cultural and core competency assessment, a club-specific position description, and discreet, targeted outreach — resulting in a carefully curated slate aligned with the Club’s mission and culture.
Beyond placement, CBC provides a structured onboarding and mentoring program to ensure each selected leader integrates seamlessly into the role and the community.
Janet Shim brings more than two decades of executive search and talent advisory experience to Colin Burns Consulting, where she strengthens the firm’s boutique, concierge-style approach to leadership placement for private clubs and select hospitality organizations. Her career includes senior roles at Regeneron, UBS, Deloitte, and CVS Health, providing her with deep cross-industry insight spanning life sciences, healthcare, financial services, and professional services.
A recognized subject-matter expert in executive search, Janet is known for her ability to align leadership capabilities with organizational culture and strategy. She combines analytical precision with a nuanced understanding of human capital, ensuring that every search is conducted with discretion, rigor, and personal attention.
At Colin Burns Consulting, Janet’s experience enhances the firm’s high-touch, boutique search model, where each engagement is tailored to the client’s culture, governance, and long-term leadership goals. Working in close partnership with Colin Burns, she helps shape competency frameworks, assess leadership potential, and guide onboarding programs that support enduring success for both the selected candidate and the organization.