About Kara

Kara’s career in hospitality started in Scottsdale, Arizona with The James Hotel Group after she received her Culinary Arts Certification at The Arizona Culinary Institute. When the hotel was sold, Kara was asked to be a part of the opening task force for The James Chicago working for celebrity Chef David Burke, and later The Liason Capitol Hill with celebrity Chef Art Smith in Washington, DC. Just prior to joining Invited, Kara was the corporate management trainer and General Manager for Chef Geoffs restaurant group. Kara is an introductory sommelier and has great a passion for food and wine. Kara’s career with Invited started in 2014 at The Tower Club where she is the recipient of the coveted Rising Star Award and two Super Star Awards. Kara and her husband have a home in Fairfax, VA, that they share with their son, Colton and daughter, Riley.properties.John is married and has two sons, 10 and 13.

About Ian

Since Ian started working at the City Club of Washington in September 1993, he has  had the pleasure of getting to know many Members and Associate Members. After graduating from the Pennsylvania State University (Penn State), he worked for several years in Food and Beverage for Marriott International before discovering his affinity for providing diligent, personalized service in a private club setting. He has a keen interest in food and wine and always hopes that our club’s Wine Society reflects his enthusiasm for sharing fun, insightful and uncomplicated wine knowledge with others. He encourages everyone to attend our Wine Society events.He really enjoys commuting on his bicycle to and from the Club in all sorts of weather conditions. And, although he considers himself a Washingtonian, he still reminisces fondly about his small hometown of Cinnaminson, New Jersey.Email Ian at ian.macdonald@clubcorp.com