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Great Wolf Resorts Great Wolf Resorts, Inc.A (NASDAQ: WOLF), Madison, Wis., is Americaa s largest family of indoor waterpark resorts, and, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, owns and operates its family resorts under the Great Wolf LodgeA and Blue Harbor Resorta brands. Great Wolf Resorts is a fully integrated resort company and owns and/or manages Great Wolf Lodge locations in: Wisconsin Dells, Wis.; Sandusky, Ohio; Traverse City, Mich.; Kansas City, Kan.; Williamsburg, Va.; the Pocono Mountains, Pa.; Niagara Falls, Ontario; Mason, Ohio; and Blue Harbor Resort & Conference Center in Sheboygan, Wis. Great Wolf Lodge properties are currently in predevelopment and/or under construction in Grapevine, Texas; Grand Mound, Wash.; and Concord, N.C. Mission Statement: As a member of the lodging and tourism industry, Great Wolf Lodge aspires to Create Family Traditions One Family at a Time. The management and staff of Great Wolf Lodge are committed to exceeding great expectations through outstanding customer service, quality accommodations and the finest family recreational activities.
CEO
John EmeryNumber of Employees 74
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NAICS Code Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels: 721110
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Precision Dynamics' RFID Wristband System Provides Cashless Guest Convenience at Newest Great Wolf Lodge in Concord, NC
Precision Dynamics Corporation PDC, a leader in automatic wristband identification, announces the launch of its patented Smart Band® RFID Wristband System at the new Great Wolf Lodge in Concord, North Carolina. Its parent company, Great Wolf Resorts, Inc.®, is North America's largest family of indoor waterpark resorts....
Great Wolf Lodge in Wisconsin Dells Stocks up on Magic Wands for Launch of MagiQuest Live Adventure Game
WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis. -- Great Wolf Lodge® in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, went on an unusual shopping spree. Magic wands. Check. Princess and wizard apparel. Check. Runes and relics. Check....
Great Wolf Lodge Grand Opening Impresses Carolina Families as the â??Itâ?? Spot for Family Fun
Indoor Waterpark Resort Chain Officially Opens Newest â??Greenâ?? Location CONCORD, N.C. -- Great Wolf Lodge® in Concord, the...
Here Comes Great Wolf Lodge
First Indoor Waterpark Resort in the Southeast Now Open in Time for Spring Break CONCORD, N.C. -- Locals have been watching the project take shape...
Great Wolf Lodge in Grapevine, Texas, Opens New Full-Service Conference Center
Property Expansion Includes Flexible Meeting and Event Space and 203 New Guest Suites GRAPEVINE, Texas -- Great Wolf Lodge([R]) in Grapevine today announced the opening of its new, full-service 20,000-square-foot conference center, offering flexible meeting and event space for group gatherings, an experienced conference services team, and unparalleled catering....
Howl-O-Ween Creeps into Great Wolf Lodge
October Festivities Promote Howling Good Time at Family Indoor Waterpark Resorts MADISON, Wis. -- Halloween might come just one night a year, but at Great Wolf Lodge([R]), North America's leading brand of family indoor waterpark resorts, Howl-O-Ween scares up a ghoulishly good time throughout the month of October. ...
Great Wolf Lodge Hosts Grand Celebration to Mark Opening of the Tenth Location
Resort Includes First Indoor Waterpark Resort in the Pacific Northwest GRAND MOUND, Wash. -- The indoor waterpark craze has officially found its way to the West Coast, with tonight's grand opening of Great Wolf Lodge([R]) in Grand Mound, Wash. a spectacle worthy of the growing reputation of Great Wolf...
Great Wolf Lodge in Traverse City, Michigan Debuts Region's Premier Conference Center
State-of-the-Art, Full-Service Facility Ideal for Business and Social Needs TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. -- Great Wolf Lodge([R]) today announced the grand opening of the region's newest state-of-the-art conference center. As part of a $4 million expansion, Great Wolf Lodge has opened the doors to its 9,000-square-foot, full-service conference facility designed...
Great Wolf Lodge Splashes into the New Year with a Star-Studded Grand Opening Event
Singer Drake Bell, Disney's Wizards of Waverly Place and Cody Linley from Hannah Montana Attend the Opening of Grapevine's New Family Indoor Waterpark Resort GRAPEVINE, Texas -- Great Wolf Lodge([R]), the highly anticipated, year-round family destination resort, officially opened its door today with the help of Hollywood's hottest young...
Pacific Northwest Receives Sneak Peek at the Region's First Indoor Waterpark Resort - Great Wolf Lodge
Great Wolf Resorts Celebrates Tenth Location with Local Dignitaries, Community and Media at Exclusive Hard Hat Tour GRAND MOUND, Wash. -- Great Wolf Resorts, Inc.([R]), America's leading family of indoor waterpark resorts, and The Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation rolled out the red carpet this morning and welcomed...
Decision Makers
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| John Emery | CEO |
| Hernan R Martinez | President Development Division |
| James A Calder | Chief Financial Officer |
| Kimberly K Shaefer | Chief Operating Officer |
| Kimberly Schaefer | Chief Operating Officer |
| Bill Croke | Executive Vice President of Operations |
| Tim Black | General Manager & Regional Vice President of Operations |
| Curtis Brown | General Manager |
| Dale McFarland | General Manager |
| Derrek Kinzel | General Manager |
| Jack Bateman | General Manager |
| Keith Simmonds | General Manager |
| Michael Ryan | Assistant General Manager |
| Patrick Alvarez | General Manager |
| Scott Maupin | General Manager |
| Anne Marie Malleau | Director of Human Resources |
| April Brunet | Director of Sales & Marketing |
| Bob Greil | Director of Food & Beverage |
| Carrie B Wilkey | Director of E-Commerce Marketing |
| Chris Lascala | Corporate Director of Marketing |
| Chris Stuart | Director of Aquatics |
| Christine Debrozzo | Corporate Spa Director |
| Dan Rovnak | Director of Food & Beverage |
| Debbie Piccirillo | Director of Housekeeping |
| Deborah Ballew | Director of Guest Services |
| Eric Schultz | Director of Guest Services |
| Greg Vidumsky | Director of Aquatics |
| Matt Sheely | Director of Guest Services |
| Michael Smith | Director of Food & Beverage |
| Nick Pijerov | Director of Food & Beverage |
| Patricia Jones | Director of Spa Services |
| Rosanna Montalvo | Director of Guest Services |
| Rosemarie Gizzie | Director of Retail |
| Steve Shattuck | Director of Sales & Marketing |
| Jennifer Beranek | Public Relations Manager |
| Matt Lawrence | Resort Manager |
| Tom Neely | Resort Manager |
| Katie McCall | Senior Account Supervisor |
| Wolf Lodge | Developer of Great |
| Michael M. Knetter | Director |
Board of Directors
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| Joseph V Vittoria | Chairman of the Board |
| Alexander P Lombardo | Board of Directors |
| Alissa N Nolan | Board of Directors |
| Edward H. Rensi | Board of Directors |
| Elan Blutinger | Board of Directors |
| Eric D Hovde | Board of Directors |
| J. Michael Schroeder | Board of Directors |
| Randy Churchey | Board of Directors |
| Richard T Murray III | Board of Directors |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Great Wolf Lodge | CEO | Current |
| The Great Lakes Companies | Chief Executive Officer | Former |
| Great Lakes | Chief Executive Officer | Former |
Mr. Martinez has served as our President of the Development Division since June 2005. Prior to that, he served as our Executive Vice President of Development since we commenced operations in May 2004. During April 2004, Mr. Martinez served as Executive Vice President of Development of The Great Lakes Companies, Inc. From September 2002 to April 2004, Mr. Martinez was principal for Urbana Partners, a real estate advisory and development company serving international, private and institutional investors. From June 2000 to August 2002, Mr. Martinez served as chief operating officer for American Skiing Company Resort Properties and Executive Vice President of its parent American Skiing Company, a public company. Mr. Martinez holds a Diploma in Architecture from the University of Buenos Aires, Argentina, a Post-Graduate Diploma in Urban Development Planning, Development Planning Unit from the University College, London, U.K. and a Masters of Business Administration from Stanford University.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Great Wolf Lodge | President Development Division | Current |
| American Skiing Company | Executive Vice President | Former |
| Great Lakes | Executive Vice President of Development | Former |
| The Great Lakes Companies | Executive Vice President of Development | Former |
| Tishman Speyer Properties LP | Managing Director | Former |
| Stanford University | Masters of Business Administration | Former |
| Stanford University | Diploma In Urban Development Planning | Former |
Mr. Calder has served as our Chief Financial Officer since we commenced operations in May 2004. From September 1997 to April 2004, Mr. Calder served in a number of management positions with Interstate Hotels & Resorts, Inc., a public company, and its predecessor company, serving most recently as chief financial officer. Additionally, from October 2001 to November 2002, Mr. Calder served as chief accounting officer of MeriStar Hospitality Corporation, a public company. From May 1995 to September 1997, Mr. Calder served as senior vice president and corporate controller of ICF Kaiser International, Inc., a public consulting and engineering company. Prior to that time, from 1984 to May 1995, Mr. Calder worked for Deloitte & Touche LLP in various capacities, serving most recently as senior manager for the real estate industry. Mr. Calder holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from The Pennsylvania State University. Mr. Calder is a certified public accountant and is president and treasurer of the Thomas W. Hetrick Memorial Scholarship Fund, a private, non-profit organization.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Great Wolf Lodge | Chief Financial Officer | Current |
| Great Wolf Resorts, Inc. | CFO | Current |
| MeriStar Hospitality Corporation | Chief Accounting Officer | Former |
| The Pennsylvania State University | Bachelor of Science Degree In Accounting | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Great Wolf Lodge | Chief Operating Officer | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Great Wolf Lodge | Chief Operating Officer | Current |
| The Great Lakes Companies | Senior Vice President of Operations | Former |
| Edgewood College | Bachelor of Science Degree In Accounting | Former |
Mr. Croke has served as our Executive Vice President of Operations since December 2005. From May 1997 to December 2005, Mr. Croke was the executive vice president of operations for Interstate Hotels & Resorts, a public company, where he was responsible for the overall operations of MeriStar Hospitality Corporation s portfolio of hotels, conference centers and resorts under Interstate s management. Prior to that, Mr. Croke was with Trusthouse Forte Hotels in Europe, Canada and the United States for 25 years. Mr. Croke graduated from the Shannon college of Hotel Management in Ireland.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Great Wolf Lodge | Executive Vice President of Operations | Current |
| Interstate Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | Executive Vice President of Operations | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Great Wolf Lodge | General Manager & Regional Vice President of Operations | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Great Wolf Lodge | General Manager | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Great Wolf Lodge | General Manager | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
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| Great Wolf Lodge | General Manager | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
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| Great Wolf Lodge | General Manager | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Great Wolf Lodge | General Manager | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
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| Great Wolf Lodge | Assistant General Manager | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
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| Great Wolf Lodge | General Manager | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Great Wolf Lodge | General Manager | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Great Wolf Lodge | Director of Human Resources | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Great Wolf Lodge | Director of Sales & Marketing | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Great Wolf Lodge | Director of Food & Beverage | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Great Wolf Lodge | Director of E-Commerce Marketing | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Great Wolf Lodge | Corporate Director of Marketing | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Great Wolf Lodge | Director of Aquatics | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Great Wolf Lodge | Corporate Spa Director | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Great Wolf Lodge | Director of Food & Beverage | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Great Wolf Lodge | Director of Housekeeping | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Great Wolf Lodge | Director of Guest Services | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Great Wolf Lodge | Director of Guest Services | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Great Wolf Lodge | Director of Aquatics | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Great Wolf Lodge | Director of Guest Services | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Great Wolf Lodge | Director of Food & Beverage | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Great Wolf Lodge | Director of Food & Beverage | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Great Wolf Lodge | Director of Spa Services | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Great Wolf Lodge | Director of Guest Services | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Great Wolf Lodge | Director of Retail | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Great Wolf Lodge | Director of Sales & Marketing | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Great Wolf Lodge | Public Relations Manager | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Great Wolf Lodge | Resort Manager | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Great Wolf Lodge | Resort Manager | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Great Wolf Lodge | Senior Account Supervisor | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Great Wolf Lodge | Developer of Great | Current |
Mr. Vittoria, who has served as our Chief Executive Officer since October 2006, is not a party to an employment agreement with the Company. He receives no compensation and does not participate in any of the Company s insurance plans.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Puradyn Limited | Chairman and Chief Executive Officer | Current |
| Sona Innovations, Inc. | Current | |
| Auto Europe LLC | Chairman | Current |
| Flexcar | Chairman | Current |
| Great Wolf Lodge | Chairman of the Board | Current |
| Puradyn Filter Technologies, Inc. | Chairman | Current |
| Great Wolf Resorts, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Puradyn Filter Technologies, Inc. | CEO | Former |
| Travel Services International, Inc. | Chief Executive Officer | Former |
| American Coach Lines, Inc. | Former | |
| Travel Services International, Inc. | Chairman | Former |
| Great Wolf Lodge | Board of Directors | Former |
| Puradyn Limited | Board of Directors | Former |
| Columbia University | M.B.A. | Former |
| Yale University | B.S. In Civil Engineering | Former |
| Columbia Business School | member | Former |
Mr. Lombardo has served as our Treasurer since August 2004. From August 1998 to August 2004, Mr. Lombardo served in a number of positions with Interstate Hotels & Resorts, Inc., a public company, and its predecessor company, serving most recently as vice president of finance. Additionally, from August 1998 to December 2002, Mr. Lombardo served in a number of positions with MeriStar Hospitality Corporation, a public company, serving most recently as assistant treasurer. From August 1996 to August 1998, Mr. Lombardo served as cash manager of ICF Kaiser International, Inc., a public company. Mr. Lombardo holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from James Madison University.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Great Wolf Lodge | Board of Directors | Current |
| James Madison University | Bachelor of Business Administration Degree | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Great Wolf Lodge | Board of Directors | Current |
| The Tussauds Group Limited | Director of Strategic Planning and Development | Former |
| Economics Research Associates | Principal | Former |
| Economics Research Associates | Director | Former |
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| Team Rensi Motorsports | Chairman & CEO | Current |
| Innovative Designs to Market | Chairman of the Board | Current |
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| Gothamist LLC | Director | Current |
| Leadamerica | Board of Directors | Current |
| International Speedway Corporation | Director | Current |
| Remington and Sons | Board of Directors | Current |
| Ronald McDonald House, Inc | Co-Founder | Former |
| Team Rensi Motorsports | Owner | Former |
| McDonald's Corporation | Executive Consultant | Former |
| McDonald & Company | Board of Directors | Former |
| The Ohio State University | Degree In Business Education | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Washington International School | Board of Directors | Current |
| Great Wolf Lodge | Board of Directors | Current |
| Travel Services International, Inc. | Founder | Former |
| ResortQuest International, Inc. | Founder | Former |
| Travel Services International, Inc. | Director | Former |
| Hotels.com | Director | Former |
| ResortQuest International, Inc. | Director | Former |
| American University | J.D. Degrees | Former |
| University of California, Berkeley | M.A. Degree | Former |
| University of California, Berkeley | B.A. | Former |
| American University | B.A. | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Hovde Financial LLC | President and Chief Executive Officer | Current |
| Hovde Capital Advisors LLC | Chief Executive Officer | Current |
| Great Wolf Lodge | Board of Directors | Current |
| Hovde Financial LLC | Co-Founder | Former |
| Hovde Financial LLC | Owner | Former |
| FINRA | Former | |
| Hovde Financial LLC | Chairman | Former |
| University of Wisconsin | B.S. Degree In Economics and International Relations | Former |
| University of Wisconsin | degrees in Economics and International Relations | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Great Wolf Resorts, Inc. | General Counsel & Secretary | Current |
| Great Wolf Lodge | Board of Directors | Current |
| Great Wolf Resorts, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Duke Law School | J.D. Degree | Former |
| University of Colorado | B.S. Degree In Finance | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin-Madison | Dean, School of Business | Current |
| Great Wolf Lodge | Director | Current |
| Great Wolf Resorts, Inc. | Board Director | Current |
| Wausau Paper Corp. | Board Director | Current |
Mr. Churchey became the President and Chief Executive Officer of Golden Gate National Senior Care (the successor to Beverly Enterprises), effective March 15, 2006. Golden Gate National Senior Care is the second largest long-term care company in the United States. Mr. Churchey also serves as Co-chairman of the board of MCR Development, LLC, a hotel construction and management company. Mr. Churchey served as President and Chief Operating Office of RFS Hotel Investors, Inc., a NYSE-listed hotel real estate investment trust, from November 1999 to July 2003. Mr. Churchey served as a director of RFS from July 2000 through July 2003. From 1997 to 1999, Mr. Churchey was Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of FelCor Lodging Trust, Inc., a NYSE-listed hotel real estate investment trust. For nearly 15 years prior to joining FelCor, Mr. Churchey held various positions in the audit practice of Coopers & Lybrand, LLP. Mr. Churchey currently serves on the Board of Trustees of Innkeepers USA Trust, a NYSE-listed hospitality real estate investment trust, and Education Realty Trust, a NYSE-listed student housing real estate investment trust. Mr. Churchey holds a B.S. degree in accounting from the University of Alabama and is a Certified Public Accountant. Mr. Churchey currently serves as one of our independent directors and as chair of our audit committee. Mr. Churchey has been a director of our company since 2004.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Great Wolf Lodge | Board of Directors | Current |
| FelCor Lodging Trust Incorporated | Former | |
| The University of Alabama | B.S. Degree In Accounting | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Hovde Capital Advisors LLC | Senior Investment Analyst | Current |
| Hovde Financial LLC | Senior Investment Analyst | Current |
| Raymond James Financial, Inc. | Current | |
| Great Wolf Lodge | Board of Directors | Current |
| Raymond James & Associates, Inc. | Equity Research Analyst | Former |
| The Sons | Former | |
| Saint Louis University | B.S. Degree In Finance | Former |
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