A Dynamic Collaboration
by Industry Leaders

Private Club Group represents a unique collaboration between Cotton & Company and Private Club Realty Group and Elevated Club & Community Partners, uniting three industry leaders. This partnership offers a distinctive blend of real estate and marketing services unmatched elsewhere in the nation. With over 100 years of combined experience, this powerhouse partnership has earned a reputation for delivering exceptional results to its expanding, global client base.

PRESIDENT - COTTON & COMPANY - Laurie Andrews

President
Cotton & Company

Laurie Andrews

Laurie Andrews, President of Cotton & Company, brings over three decades of expertise in residential real estate marketing and sales. She has led successful campaigns for private clubs, master-planned communities, destination resorts, and more across the United States, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Laurie oversees a gifted team of professionals at Cotton & Company who provide services in branding, media planning, website development, SEO, SEM, CRM, and social networking.

PRESIDENT - PRIVATE CLUB REALTY GROUP - Stephen Jara

President
Private Club Realty Group

Stephen Jara

Stephen Jara boasts over 36 years of experience in real estate, country club management, and hospitality. Throughout his career, Steve has held key roles such as General Manager at Little Club in Gulf Stream, FL, General Manager of Woodfield Country Club in Boca Raton, FL, Director of Sales at The Bear’s Club in Jupiter, FL, Vice President of Operations at Mountain Sotheby’s in North Carolina, and President & Managing Broker at Pristine Properties International. He has also contributed his expertise to leadership positions at the Club Managers Association of America and the Okeechobee County Board of Realtors. Steve is dedicated to serving clients across different regions and is also a licensed broker in North Carolina.
Bill Langley - CCM, CCE, CMAA Fellow, Executive Advisor, Elevated Club & Community Partners

Founding Partner
Elevated Club & Community Partners

Bill Langley

Bill Langley brings more than 40 years of executive leadership experience in private club and community management. Most recently, he served as Chief Operating Officer and General Manager of The Club at Quail Ridge, where he led a comprehensive operational and infrastructure transformation that included over $70 million in capital improvements, highlighted by a new clubhouse, racquet sports facility, golf course redesigns, and expanded lifestyle amenities. He also served as COO of the Quail Ridge Condominium Association and President of Quail Ridge Realty, overseeing a community of 947 residences and a real estate operation responsible for the majority of transactions within the club. Prior to Quail Ridge, Bill held senior leadership roles with The Woodlands, The Lodge at Sea Island, and Colleton River Club, guiding premier club communities featuring championship golf, multi-club operations, and nationally recognized facilities. A CMAA Fellow and Certified Club Executive, Bill has served on the National Board of the Club Management Association of America and numerous industry committees, earning recognition as one of the profession’s respected leaders. His career reflects a deep understanding of governance, operations, capital planning, and club transformation at the highest level.
SALES MANAGER - PRIVATE CLUB REALTY GROUP - Jill Christu

BROKER
Private Club Realty Group

Jill Christu

Jill Christu, a native Floridian with deep ties to Palm Beach County, brings a wealth of experience to her role. After earning a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Clemson University, she launched her career working at esteemed private clubs like Old Marsh Golf Club and Jupiter Hills Club for over 16 years. Jill later served as the on-site Director of Real Estate at Loblolly Club for a decade before joining Corcoran, where she now leads the Club and Coastal Group alongside her partner, Stephen Jara. With a focus on golf clubs and coastal communities across South Florida, Jill's expertise, warm demeanor, and unwavering ethics make her a trusted advisor for clients.
FOUNDER - COTTON & COMPANY - Stephann Cotton

Founder
Cotton & Company

Stephann Cotton

With over 40 years of industry experience, Stephann Cotton has established a solid reputation as a leader in the field of luxury real estate, resort and community development. In 1983, Stephann established Cotton & Company in Stuart, Florida, to be able to use his experience and talent to aid clients in achieving sales goals and implementing award-winning marketing campaigns. Cotton & Company is a leading sales and marketing firm, specializing in residential and resort real estate. Over the past 30 years, the firm has represented over 1,700 prestigious communities throughout the United States and the Caribbean.