Bio
Carolyn Kepcher was an executive vice president of The Trump Organisation and managing partner of Trump Golf Management, LLC, which consolidates under one umbrella all Trump golf properties, their operations and marketing.
She was with the Trump Organisation from 1994 - 2006 as a key player in the development of future Trump golf properties worldwide.
On The Apprentice, Kepcher is featured every week as a boardroom judge and her observations play a vital role in influencing host Donald Trump's decisions.
At the golf clubs in Briarcliff Manor, New York and Bedminster, New Jersey, Kepcher played a crucial, hands-on role in the acquisition, development, marketing and start-up operations.
She worked on all stages of construction with famed golf course architects Tom, Jim and Tommy Fazio as the golf courses were built to Trump's specifications.
Today, there are over 600 members consisting of high profile business executives, professional athletes, political leaders and celebrities.
In 2003, Trump National Golf Club in Briarcliff Manor was rewarded with the prestigious Five Star Diamond Award from the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences, and the same recognition was bestowed upon the Bedminster property in 2005.
With Kepcher's vision and leadership, these courses have become venues for high-profile celebrity events and tournaments. Both golf properties are destined to host top PGA and LPGA tournaments.
In addition to overseeing the development of $80 million in golf course construction and $40 million in clubhouse construction, she was also responsible for overseeing the $150 million real estate sales offering of the Residences at Trump National.
This is the highest value condominium development in Westchester County.
Kepcher co-authored a book in 2004 entitled Carolyn 101: Business Lessons From the Apprentice's Straight Shooter, revealing the secrets of her success.
In August 2006 she was fired by Donald Trump, reportedly for paying more attention to her blossoming celebrity career than doing her paid job. She claims she quit her job.
In November 2006 she was hired by Microsoft to be a judge for their "Ultimate Challenge" contest, which aims to find the next big business ideas.