Joe Kurth Email & Phone Number

• Career Break with focus on personal mission statement areas: Faith, Family, Focus, Fun
• Onsite parental support for transition from Colorado ranch to Florida retirement community
• In-home extended hospice end of life care for father-in-law
• Contract consultant for two hospitality multi-million-dollar capital projects including lodging, event and dining space, kitchen design and financial proforma preparation
• Travel to 12 countries and US nationwide for hospitality cultural immersion

Milwaukee, WI, US

• Project oversight for all phases of $65M reopening of independent premier private membership social club during social pandemic
• Proactively drove innovation, quality service and directed the overall strategic initiatives of the Club
• Collaborative partner with the Board, Committees and Investors creating a new inclusive organizational culture based on core values supporting long-term plan
• Developed senior leadership team and grew team from 15 employees to nearly 100 with drive for best-in-class service consistency
• Completed assignment for initial concept and growth phase for the reimagined and upgraded brand

Notre Dame, IN, US

• Responsible for reopening and elevating the renovated and expanded 150 room AAA Four Diamond Morris Inn with the Notre Dame Conference Center and 30,000 sq ft of meeting space
• Awarded TripAdvisor #1 Hotel in the United States with the Best Service for 2020
• Strong community partner with Board leadership roles within the Indiana Restaurant & Lodging Association and St. Joseph County Hotel Tax Board

Milwaukee, WI, US

• Responsible for 307 room AAA Four Diamond flagship property for Marcus Hotels & Resorts
• Recognized as TripAdvisor Top 25 Luxury Hotels in America for 2012
• Awarded 2011 Expedia's 'Insider Select' certification as one of top 1% of hotels in the world
• Created signature legacy onsite Artist in Residence programming in conjunction with regional museum and art community partners
• Manage $25M budget, eight direct report division managers and 350 associates

Atlanta, Georgia, US

• Responsible for 500 annual home closings, 3,000+ homes in warranty period with annual revenue of $150M
• Awarded highest JD Power recognition for customer satisfaction for nationwide home builders.

New York, New York, US

• Hotel Manager for 342 room AAA Four Diamond luxury beach front hotel, annual combined revenue of $38M

Kohler, Wisconsin, US

• Responsible for five full service restaurant and banquet operations, annual revenue of $12M Director – Rooms Division – The American Club, Kohler, Wisconsin, 1999 - 2000
• Operational responsibility for 237 room AAA Five Diamond luxury resort, annual revenue of $14M

Bs, Hotel And Restaurant Management

General Manager Program

Aa, Liberal Arts