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Last Fiscal Year Sales:$75.0M
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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.

Number of Employees 74
Contact Information

1 Great Wolf Dr

Poconos, Pennsylvania 18355

greatwolf.com

1 570 688 9899

NAICS Code Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels: 721110

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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

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Great Wolf Lodge Chief Operating Officer Current

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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.

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Great Wolf Lodge Executive Vice President of Operations Current
Interstate Hotels & Resorts, Inc. Executive Vice President of Operations Former

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Great Wolf Lodge General Manager & Regional Vice President of Operations Current

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Great Wolf Lodge General Manager Current

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Great Wolf Lodge General Manager Current

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Great Wolf Lodge General Manager Current

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Great Wolf Lodge General Manager Current

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Great Wolf Lodge General Manager Current

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Great Wolf Lodge Assistant General Manager Current

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Great Wolf Lodge General Manager Current

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Great Wolf Lodge General Manager Current

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Great Wolf Lodge Director of Human Resources Current

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Great Wolf Lodge Director of Sales & Marketing Current

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Great Wolf Lodge Director of Food & Beverage Current

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Great Wolf Lodge Director of E-Commerce Marketing Current

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Great Wolf Lodge Corporate Director of Marketing Current

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Great Wolf Lodge Director of Aquatics Current

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Great Wolf Lodge Corporate Spa Director Current

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Great Wolf Lodge Director of Food & Beverage Current

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Great Wolf Lodge Director of Housekeeping Current

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Great Wolf Lodge Director of Guest Services Current

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Great Wolf Lodge Director of Guest Services Current

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Great Wolf Lodge Director of Aquatics Current

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Great Wolf Lodge Director of Guest Services Current

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Great Wolf Lodge Director of Food & Beverage Current

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Great Wolf Lodge Director of Food & Beverage Current

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Great Wolf Lodge Director of Spa Services Current

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Great Wolf Lodge Director of Guest Services Current

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Great Wolf Lodge Director of Retail Current

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Great Wolf Lodge Director of Sales & Marketing Current

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Great Wolf Lodge Public Relations Manager Current

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Great Wolf Lodge Resort Manager Current

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Great Wolf Lodge Resort Manager Current

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Great Wolf Lodge Senior Account Supervisor Current

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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.

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Great Wolf Lodge Board of Directors Current
James Madison University Bachelor of Business Administration Degree Former

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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
Great Wolf Lodge Board of Directors Current
Great Wolf Resorts, Inc. Director Current
Snap Board of Directors Current
Snap-on Tools Director Current
Freedom Group, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Snap-on Incorporated Director Current
Jafra Cosmetics International, Inc. Director Current
Teamwork Online LLC Director Current
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

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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

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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

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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.

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Great Wolf Lodge Board of Directors Current
FelCor Lodging Trust Incorporated Former
The University of Alabama B.S. Degree In Accounting Former

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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