Milwaukee, Wis.� (March 22, 2003) � The Marcus Corporation announces the appointment of Mark Johnson to vice president of operations.  Woodfield Suites is an all-suites hotel chain and is a subsidiary of The Marcus Corporation.  In his new position, Johnson is responsible for executive oversight of the seven Woodfield Suites. �Mark has experience in virtually every facet of the hospitality industry,� said Jim Abrahamson, president and chief operating officer of Woodfield Suites.

Mark Johnson

Johnson received a bachelor�s of science degree in hotel and restaurant management from the University of Wisconsin-Stout.

There are seven Woodfield Suites locations in Colorado, Illinois, Ohio, Texas and Wisconsin.  The one- and two-room suites have separate sleeping and living areas complete with refrigerators and microwaves.  With excellent services, meeting rooms and a full array of amenities, such as free wireless high-speed Internet access, complimentary breakfast and evening cocktails, a fitness center and swimming pool, Woodfield Suites offers guests a relaxing, comfortable experience.

Woodfield Suites is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS).  Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wis., Woodfield Suites and Baymont Inns & Suites own and operate or franchise 186 locations in 33 states nationwide.