Crestline Hotels & Resorts Appoints Jack Burkam as General Manager to the Rocky Gap Lodge & Golf Res
BALTIMORE, MD, September 15, 2005. Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc. today announced the appointment of Jack Burkam as General Manager for the Rocky Gap Lodge & Golf Resort near Cumberland, MD. This unique resort sits on the shore of a pristine 243-acre lake in a beautiful forested area, and boasts Maryland's only Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course.
Mr. Burkam has an extensive hospitality industry background that spans some 20 years. He joins Crestline from Mirbeau Properties where he was the general manager and marketing director for the Mirbeau Inn & Spa in Skaneateles, NY. Prior to that, he was the general manager and director of marketing & sales for the Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa in California. He began his career with Trans World Airlines in advertising, marketing and sales, and has also held positions with Travelsavers, Inc. Hilton Hotels Corporation and Presidio Golf Course.
"Jack's extensive background in the hospitality, golf and travel industry provides a wealth of expertise in managing a destination resort," said Dave Durbin, president and CEO of Crestline Hotels & Resorts. "We look forward to working with Jack as we continue to enhance the wonderful service reputation and excellent facilities at Rocky Gap," added Durbin,
Mr. Burkam holds an MBA with an emphasis in marketing and finance from Rutgers University. He has also earned a BA from Rutgers University. He has served as a board member for the Sonoma Valley Visitors Bureau and was a founding board member of the Destination Sonoma County Advertising Committee. Mr. Burkam can be reached at [email protected].
The Rocky Gap Lodge & Golf Resort is conveniently located near I-68, and is about a two hour drive from major cities and airports including Washington, DC, Baltimore and Pittsburgh. For more information and reservations visit http://www.rockygapresort.com/ or call 1-800-724-0828.
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