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Hotel Emma at Pearl Welcomes New Executive Chef Geronimo Lopez
Hotel Emma at Pearl | September 25, 2024
September 25, 2024 (San Antonio, TX) - Hotel Emma at Pearl is excited to announce the appointment of Chef Geronimo Lopez as its new Executive Chef, starting Monday, September 23rd. With an impressive culinary background and a passion for innovative cuisine, Chef Lopez brings a wealth of experience and talent to Hotel Emma. Originally from Caracas, Venezuela, Chef Lopez is the former owner and chef behind Botika in San Antonio, where he garnered numerous awards and accolades. Most recently, Chef Lopez was selected by The James Beard Foundation for their "Taste America" program. Through Taste America’s TasteTwenty, the Foundation recogniz...
Hotel Emma at Pearl Promotes Jon Sakshaug to CEO
February 2, 2023
February 2nd, 2023 – San Antonio, TEXAS – Hotel Emma at Pearl is pleased to announce that Jon Sakshaug has been promoted to the role of CEO, effective February 2023. Jon previously served as Hotel Emma’s General Manager, overseeing the property’s business operations to ensure an exceptional level of service. Prior to his role as General Manager, Jon was the Vice President of Finance at Hotel Emma. He was also a member of its opening team in 2015. With over eight years of experience working with Hotel Emma, Jon will use his deep understanding of the property’s history, ethos, and vision to manage operations across all divisions of t...