CUMBERLAND, Md. and MCLEAN, Va., Sept. 16, 2005 - Crestline Hotels
& Resorts, Inc. today announced the appointment of Jack Burkam as General
Manager for the Rocky Gap Lodge & Golf Resort near Cumberland, MD.
This unique resort sits on the shore of a pristine 243-acre lake in a beautiful
forested area, and boasts Maryland�s only Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf
Course.
Mr. Burkam has an extensive hospitality industry background that spans
some 20 years. He joins Crestline from Mirbeau Properties where he
was the general manager and marketing director for the Mirbeau Inn &
Spa in Skaneateles, NY. Prior to that, he was the general manager
and director of marketing & sales for the Sonoma Mission Inn &
Spa in California. He began his career with Trans World Airlines
in advertising, marketing and sales, and has also held positions with Travelsavers,
Inc. Hilton Hotels Corporation and Presidio Golf Course.
�Jack�s extensive background in the hospitality, golf and travel industry
provides a wealth of expertise in managing a destination resort,� said
Dave Durbin, president and CEO of Crestline Hotels & Resorts.
�We look forward to working with Jack as we continue to enhance the wonderful
service reputation and excellent facilities at Rocky Gap,� added Durbin.
Mr. Burkam holds an MBA with an emphasis in marketing and finance from
Rutgers University. He has also earned a BA from Rutgers University.
He has served as a board member for the Sonoma Valley Visitors Bureau and
was a founding board member of the Destination Sonoma County Advertising
Committee. Mr. Burkam can be reached at [email protected].
Rocky Gap Lodge & Golf Resort
The Rocky Gap Lodge & Golf Resort is a favorite destination hotel
for individual guests as well as meetings and conferences. The resort
includes a rustic yet elegant lodge, 218 guest rooms, Rocky Gap Garden
Spa, multiple food and beverage outlets, tennis courts and a new indoor
pool pavilion. The property has received the prestigious AAA Four
Diamond award for five consecutive years. All guest rooms are handsomely
designed with custom-made Shaker furniture. For conferences, the
property includes more than 15,000 square feet of function space accommodating
groups of up to 550 people. Choose from 12 meeting rooms, or several outside
venues. For recreation, guests choose from more than 30 outdoor activities
including a round of golf on the 18-hole Jack Nicklaus course, or boating
and fishing on the lake. Rocky Gap Lodge & Golf Resort also sits at
the gateway to a 3,000 acre state park where guests can enjoy hiking and
biking. In addition, there are organized children�s and family activities.
The Rocky Gap Lodge & Golf Resort is conveniently located near I-68,
and is about a two hour drive from major cities and airports including
Washington, DC, Baltimore and Pittsburgh. For more information and
reservations visit http://www.RockyGapResort.com or call 1-800-724-0828.
About the Company:
Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc. is one of the nation�s largest
independent hospitality management companies. Founded in 2000, the
Company presently manages 38 hotels, resorts and conference and convention
centers with more than 8,700 rooms in 12 states and the District of Columbia.
Crestline Hotels & Resorts manages properties independently and under
such well regarded brands as Marriott, Hilton, Renaissance, Sheraton,
Crowne Plaza, Wyndham and Radisson. Additional information about
the hotel management company is available at the company�s web site:
http://www.crestlinehotels.com.
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