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Racine, Wi, Us

Racine, Wisconsin

Itasca, Illinois

A destination for living, learning and leisure. From the moment you arrive at Eaglewood Resort & Spa, you feel the warmth of a relaxing resort destination away from the hectic city pace but conveniently close to downtown Chicago and O'Hare International Airport. It's the ideal destination for outstanding golf and spa getaways, romantic retreats, productive meetings and unforgettable weddings. Our purpose-built IACC-certified conference center is filled with floor to ceiling windows and is… Show more A destination for living, learning and leisure. From the moment you arrive at Eaglewood Resort & Spa, you feel the warmth of a relaxing resort destination away from the hectic city pace but conveniently close to downtown Chicago and O'Hare International Airport. It's the ideal destination for outstanding golf and spa getaways, romantic retreats, productive meetings and unforgettable weddings. Our purpose-built IACC-certified conference center is filled with floor to ceiling windows and is sure to make any meeting rewarding for both planner and attendee alike. Above all, I am thrilled to be leading this dynamic and diverse team! Show less

Lincolnshire, Illinois

Proudly served as General Manager of this iconic resort nestled in the beautiful Chicago North Shore suburb of Lincolnshire. Honored to have taken this resort through a deeply transformative $27 million dollar renovation and ready this gem of the North Shore for many more years of exceptional accommodations and service. This 175 acre resort features an 18 hole championship Fazio-designed golf course, a professional tennis center, 40,000 square feet of stunning meeting space and outdoor venues,… Show more Proudly served as General Manager of this iconic resort nestled in the beautiful Chicago North Shore suburb of Lincolnshire. Honored to have taken this resort through a deeply transformative $27 million dollar renovation and ready this gem of the North Shore for many more years of exceptional accommodations and service. This 175 acre resort features an 18 hole championship Fazio-designed golf course, a professional tennis center, 40,000 square feet of stunning meeting space and outdoor venues, 389 luxurious guest rooms and the multi-award winning Marriott Theatre - with the largest subscription base of any live musical theatre in the country. Show less

Greater Midwest Area

Fortunate to have held a number of executive-level positions within The Bricton Group in hotels of all service levels, markets and sizes. Currently serve as Regional Director with a focus on our Northern Illinois and Wisconsin assets.

Galena, Illinois

Key member of the executive team to guide Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa through a series of operational enhancements and renovations where I had responsibility for the Rooms division, Inn accommodations and management of over 200 rental homes on the property while continuing in my role as Regional Director of Operations for a small portfolio of select service hotels within the Bricton Group.

Joined The Bricton Group to completely renovate and reposition an un-branded 365 room hotel into the beautiful North Shore gem it remains today. Instrumental in the successful transition of management to the team at Ultima Hospitality.

Multi - Chicago Area

Renaissance Chicago Hotel

Ba, Hotel & Restaurant Management, Suma Cum Laude Graduate

Activities and Societies: Career Services Campus Recruitment Coordinator Student Center Student Building Manager Hotel Sales and Marketing.

Associates, Culinary Arts