 The president of the club from 1985 to 2011 was O. Aldon James, Jr. James was credited with revitalizing the organization and doubling the membership.In the same period, however, there was a conviction for fraudulent use of the club's nonprofit tax identity by James's twin brother John, and another conviction for the theft of tax receipts by the club's dining room manager, as well as a high-profile conflict with Gramercy Park trustees over the cutting of trees that the club sought to save.In September 2012, an 18-month investigation into the final five years of James' presidency by New York State Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman resulted in a $2 million lawsuit against James by the state, charging that he misused the club's funds and real estate for his own benefit.