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John Wise Joins Marcus Hotels & Resorts as Vice President of Food and Beverage
Marcus Hotels & Resorts | January 18, 2023
With an eye toward expanding the excellence of its contemporary culinary operations, Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, a nationally recognized owner and management company and division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), today announced that highly regarded restaurateur John Wise has been appointed vice president of food and beverage. Wise will play an integral role in leading and elevating the company’s multi-faceted restaurant, bar and group catering programs to deliver dynamic and extraordinary culinary experiences. This includes overseeing all hotel catered events and over 40 signature restaurants, bars and lounges across Marcus ...
Marcus Hotels & Resorts Announces Sale of Skirvin Hilton for $36.75M
Marcus Hotels & Resorts | December 20, 2022
MILWAUKEE & OKLAHOMA CITY--Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, a nationally recognized owner and management company and division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), together with its co-owners, Skirvin Partners in Development (SPID), today announced the sale of the Skirvin Hilton in Oklahoma City to Skirvin Hotel LLC for $36.75 million. Additional terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The Skirvin Hotel was first opened in 1911 as Oklahoma City was transforming into a major economic center. After closing in 1988, a public-private partnership between the City of Oklahoma City, Marcus Hotels & Resorts and SPID was formed to ...
Marcus Hotels & Resorts Promotes Danica Potier to Executive Director of Sales for Its Milwaukee Market
Marcus Hotels & Resorts | December 6, 2022
MILWAUKEE, December 6, 2022 – Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, a nationally recognized owner and management company and division of The Marcus Corporation, today announced the promotion of Danica Potier to executive director of sales for the company’s Milwaukee market. In this role, she will manage the sales teams for Marcus Hotels & Resorts' flagship properties – Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel, The Pfister Hotel, and Hilton Milwaukee City Center. Potier will also continue to maintain and build relationships with key corporate accounts and serve as a key leader of the overall sales team. “Marcus Hotels & Resorts is known as ...
Marcus Hotels & Resorts Appoints Key Leadership Positions at Its Milwaukee Properties
Marcus Hotels & Resorts | October 26, 2022
Brandon Drusch promoted to general manager of The Pfister Hotel and managing director of both The Pfister Hotel and Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel; Dana Johnson promoted to succeed Drusch as general manager of Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel MILWAUKEE-- Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, a nationally recognized owner and management company and division of The Marcus Corporation, today announced the promotions of Brandon Drusch and Dana Johnson at its Milwaukee hotels. Drusch was promoted to general manager of The Pfister Hotel and managing director of both The Pfister Hotel and Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel, succeeding Tim Smith who re...
The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel Names Otis Dickerson as New Executive Chef
The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel | August 1, 2022
Lincoln, Neb., August 1, 2022 – The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel, owned and managed by Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, today announced it has named Otis Dickerson as executive chef. In this role, Dickerson will oversee the culinary operations of the hotel, including banquets and catering, menu creation, and overall execution of the food and beverage program. “We are thrilled to welcome Chef Dickerson to the Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel,” said Susan Madsen, general manager at The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel. “His vast experience and talent is showcased in the exquisite dishes he creates and his dedication to our gues...
Marcus Hotels & Resorts Appoints Chris Schaefer as Vice President of Food and Beverage
Marcus Hotels & Resorts | March 28, 2022
MILWAUKEE, WI - March 28, 2022 - Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, a nationally recognized owner and management company and division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), today announced the appointment of Chris Schaefer as vice president of food and beverage. In his new role, Schaefer will oversee catering, banquets, and more than 40 signature restaurants, bars and lounges across Marcus Hotels & Resorts’ 17 properties. He will also be responsible for strategic planning, restaurant design and concepting, and talent development throughout the company’s food and beverage portfolio. Chris Schaefer, vice president of food and beverag...
Marcus Hotels & Resorts Promotes Skip Harless to Managing Director
Grand Geneva® Resort & Spa | March 9, 2022
MILWAUKEE, WI - March 9, 2022 - Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, a nationally recognized owner and management company and division of The Marcus Corporation, today announced the promotion of Skip Harless to managing director. In his new role, Harless will oversee the AAA Four Diamond Grand Geneva Resort & Spa and Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark, both in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. He previously served as general manager of the Skirvin Hilton Hotel in Oklahoma City. “For nearly eight years, Skip has been an integral part of the Marcus Hotels & Resorts team, and has provided his astute guidance and leadership to ensure s...
Marcus® Hotels & Resorts Forms Joint Venture With Searchlight Capital Partners to Grow Portfolio of Co-Owned Hotels
Marcus Hotels & Resorts | December 20, 2021
MILWAUKEE - December 20, 2021 - Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, a nationally recognized owner and management company and division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), today announced that it has formed a joint venture with funds managed by Searchlight Capital Partners, a leading global private investment firm, to co-invest in lifestyle hotels, resorts and high-quality full-service properties. Through this joint venture, Marcus Hotels & Resorts and Searchlight Capital Partners announced the acquisition of the Kimpton Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh, which Marcus Hotels & Resorts will manage, effective December 16, 2021. The hotel will rem...
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