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The Wigwam Appoints Veteran Chef Christopher McLean as Executive Chef & Beverage Director
The Wigwam | October 5, 2023
Chef to actors, dignitaries, and presidents appointed to lead The Wigwam’s culinary team and oversee its food and beverage programming. October 5, 2023 (Phoenix, Arizona) – The Wigwam, a historic resort nestled in the West Valley of Phoenix, Arizona, has announced the appointment of Christopher McLean as Executive Chef & Beverage Director. McLean brings over two decades of professional experience earned in kitchens, film sets, presidential kitchens, wine cellars, and directing food-and-beverage operations at hotels and resorts across the American West to his role. He now leads all culinary and beverage operations of the landm...
The Wigwam in Phoenix’s West Valley Appoints Katy Powers as Managing Director and General Manager
The Wigwam | July 18, 2019
July 18, 2019 (Litchfield Park, Arizona) – The Wigwam, currently celebrating 90 years of welcoming guests to the desert oasis just outside of Phoenix, Ariz., has appointed Katy Powers as Managing Director and General Manager. Powers returns to the historic Southwestern resort after two years spent gaining additional industry experience and wisdom. She now rejoins The Wigwam to lead all on-property operations and ensure guests of the storied resort enjoy a memorable stay with reliable AAA Four-Diamond service. “Katy brings with her an incredible understanding of the Southwestern hospitality landscape and has seen a great deal of success...
The Wigwam in Phoenix’s West Valley Appoints J. Green as Resort Vice President of Sales & Marketing
The Wigwam | May 23, 2019
May 23, 2019 (Litchfield, Arizona) – The Wigwam, a desert oasis resort celebrating 90 years of welcoming guests this year, has appointed J. Green as Resort Vice President of Sales & Marketing. With two decades of experience in the hospitality industry, Green will oversee all sales and marketing efforts for the historic resort located in the West Valley of Phoenix, Arizona. In his new role, Green will lead a tenured team of 25 in the planning and implementation of inventive initiatives to boost revenues while boosting the AAA Four-Diamond services that await leisure guests and meetings and events clientele at the storied resort. "We a...
The Wigwam Resort Promotes Archie Von Wigwam to General Manager
The Wigwam | April 1, 2019
April 1, 2019 (Litchfield, Arizona) – The Wigwam, a historic Southwestern oasis resort in Phoenix's West Valley, announces the promotion of longest standing pet-ployee Archie Von Wigwam to General Manager. After two years of ensuring canine guests feel at home at the iconic property, which is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year, Von Wigwam will expand his services to guests of all species. In his new role, overseeing all operations of the resort, as well as day-to-day management to ensure remarkable guest experiences. "I am thrilled to pass on the title of General Manager to Archie, who has proved himself to be energetic an...
Katy Powers Promoted to Resort Manager for The Wigwam, Phoenix, AZ
The Wigwam | August 25, 2015
PHOENIX (August 25, 2015) - Katy Powers, former director of food and beverage at The Wigwam in Phoenix, Ariz., has been promoted to resort manager. Powers brings an extensive background in hospitality along with food and beverage management to The Wigwam. In this role, Powers assists the vice president, managing director in overseeing all departments at the resort and maintaining efficient day-to-day on-property operations. Powers also is responsible for ensuring the highest quality service for guests by directing the housekeeping and security teams as well as overseeing the resort's food and beverage department in order to maintain exc...
The Wigwam in Arizona Welcomes Bob Nee and Maureen Holden to its Sales and Marketing Team
The Wigwam | January 9, 2015
PHOENIX (Jan. 9, 2015) - The Wigwam, an iconic AAA Four-Diamond Arizona resort designated as a "Historic Hotel of America," is proud to announce the addition of two new hires to its sales and marketing team. Bob Nee joins the team as vice president of resort sales and marketing and Maureen Holden will serve as director of marketing. Nee and Holden both bring many successful years of experience in hospitality and are leading the charge at the Arizona landmark, which recently celebrated its 85th anniversary. At The Wigwam, Nee is responsible for total revenue and yield strategies, implementation and results including group, transient, cat...
