MILWAUKEE, WI – September 14, 2021 – Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, a nationally recognized owner and management company and division of The Marcus Corporation, today announced Derek Morrison has been promoted to general manager of the Hilton Madison Monona Terrace in Madison, Wisconsin. In his new role, Morrison will oversee operations of the award-winning 240-room hotel, which is connected to the Monona Terrace Convention Center.
“With more than 20 years at Marcus Hotels & Resorts, we are excited to promote Derek to general manager at the Hilton Madison Monona Terrace,” said Michael Evans, president of Marcus Hotels & Resorts. “Derek’s impressive career has been the product of his hard work, tenacity and dedication to our guests. We know he will lead the property and its team to new heights and continue Marcus Hotels & Resorts’ legacy of providing memorable experiences to everyone who enters the Hilton Madison Monona Terrace.”
Morrison’s career in hospitality began at Marcus Hotels & Resorts’ Grand Geneva Resort & Spa in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin as a beverage bar porter and ski lift operator while he was attending the University of Wisconsin – Madison. He went on to serve at several other hotels, mostly within Marcus Hotels & Resorts’ portfolio, in various management and leadership positions. In each role Morrison excelled, earning his most recent position as general manager of the company’s Crowne Plaza Northstar in Minneapolis, Minnesota. His extensive hospitality management experience includes operations, budget development and planning, revenue management, succession planning as well as coaching and mentoring of hotel managers and staff.
“I’m excited to join the Hilton Madison Monona Terrace team as general manager and welcome guests to this vibrant city,” said Morrison. “Located in the heart of Madison, visitors and locals alike are invited to explore all the city has to offer with the hotel serving as their home base. Whether you are staying for a Badger football game or are celebrating with dinner and drinks, every guest will receive the high-quality service and hospitality that defines Marcus Hotels & Resorts’ properties.”
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Morrison received a Bachelor of Science in Human Ecology with a focus in consumer science, environments, textile and design from UW – Madison.
To learn more about Hilton Madison Monona Terrace, please visit the hotel’s website.
For more information on Marcus Hotels & Resorts, please visit: www.marcushotels.com.
