TOM HUGHES

General Manager

Tom has over a decade of experience in luxury hospitality management. He began his career in fine dining in New Orleans as a sommelier and Maitre d'. He then spent two years in project management and consulting, opening a diverse array of boutique upscale dining concepts in Monterey, Nashville, and Denver. Tom moved back to Milwaukee in 2019 to be closer to family. As General Manager, he is committed to fostering an active Club culture driven by a growing and engaged membership.

Phone: 414.274.0629
Email: thughes@TheMACWI.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-hughes-5a3963205/

TOM MCGINTY

Executive Chef

Chef Tom has dedicated his entire professional career to working in the food and hospitality industry. His over 35 years of experience has included almost every position in the restaurant world, from busboy to Executive Chef to Food & Beverage Director, from casual dining restaurants to 5-Star luxury resorts & just about everywhere in between. From 2004 -2014, Tom owned and operated a culinary services company based in Chicago, Illinois specializing in culinary education, menu development, and food innovation consulting. The company, Soigne Culinary Artistry, was the creative resource for numerous recipe development and consumer product innovation projects focused on trends for industry-leading food and beverage manufacturers. Before joining The MAC, Tom spent 5 years as the Director of the Food and Beverage and Executive Chef at Destination Kohler, the Midwest’s only Forbes 5 Star and AAA 5 Diamond resort.

Phone: 414.293.0906
Email: tmcginty@TheMACWI.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/tom-mcginty/ 

SARA WINTER

Director of Business Development

Learn more about Sara soon!

Phone: 414.273.4105
Email: swinter@themacwi.com

BRAD SCHENDEL

Director of Member Services

Brad started at The MAC in 1977 as a Locker Room Attendant, later being promoted to many other positions. Brad has always loved and participated in sports. Working at The MAC was the perfect job while he attended college. It wasn’t intended to be his permanent job, but as he started to work his way up the ladder and made many friends it turned into his lifelong career. The MAC has provided the opportunity for him to lead and attend many functions and events throughout the years. He has led close to 100 Packer games, over 150 Badger games and dozens of Brewer games both home and away. He has also taken groups to the PGA Championship and in 2017 captained the 10th hole with MAC Members at the US Open. Brad has coordinated many MAC events, including most of our traditional events, specialty dinners, women’s events, family events, and boxing night.

Phone: 414.274.0622
Email: bschendel@TheMACWI.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/brad-schendel-6a1a345/ 

KRISTEN URIBE

Fitness Manager

A massage therapist by trade, Kristen is a multi-disciplinary of all things athletic, holistic and balanced. Kristen has been part of the Milwaukee wellness community for over a decade, beginning as a yoga and meditation instructor. She began her journey at The MAC as a massage therapist in March of 2022. She brings an abundance of energy as well as a user-experience approach to problem-solving as a manager at The MAC. Outside of professional health and wellness space, she also enjoys modern foraging, making plans for a local Milwaukee restaurant, and marrying couples in Milwaukee.

Phone: 414.293.0314
Email: kuribe@TheMACWI.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-uribe-809569b2/ 

JOHN RIVERA

Assistant Director of Member Services

John loves to learn new things, work with people, and take on challenges. He enjoys problem solving and is known as a "John of all trades". He joined the MAC in early 2022 and quickly fell in love with the core values, facilities, members, and staff. In his previous line of work he’s managed facilities, sold gym memberships, even streamed live on Twitch. In his spare time, he also enjoys cooking, working out, music, time with friends, family, and snuggling with his dog.

Phone: 414.293.1136
Email: jrivera@TheMACWI.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/john-rivera-a197782b3/

LAUREN BARTELL

Events Sales Manager

Lauren is an Events Sales Manager at the MAC, where she creates and manages engaging member-facing events that foster community and connection. With a passion for bringing people together, she strives to ensure that every event is a memorable experience. She also handles boardrooms as well as the occasional private event.

Her journey in the hospitality industry began about 6 years ago in the food and beverage sector, where she developed a strong foundation in service excellence and customer satisfaction. Building on this background, she transitioned into sales, where she spent the last 3 years honing her skills. Having worked extensively in clubs and various hospitality settings, she understands the nuances of event planning and execution. Whether it’s a casual gathering or a formal celebration, she thrives on the challenge of tailoring each event to meet the unique needs of our members.

Phone: 414.293.0908
Email: lbartell@themacwi.com

JILLIAN WESTPLATE

Interim Accounting Manager

Jill is a driven professional with a passion for problem-solving and a strong focus on technology-driven solutions. Throughout her tenure at the MAC, she has dedicated her efforts to building new processes and streamlining established protocols, contributing to increased efficiency and effectiveness. Currently pursuing an MS in Accounting at UWM, she plans to obtain her CPA license upon graduation. Outside of work, she enjoys spending her time with family and friends, playing board games, and travelling.    

Phone: 414.273.4139
Email: jwestplate@TheMACWI.com 
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jmwestplate/

SHARECA THOMPSON

Sous Chef

Shareca attended MATC, where she was able to grasp knowledge within the Hospitality & Food Service Industry. She started her career at the Milwaukee Center for Independence, later working for retirement communities learning about dietary needs and food regulations. During these experiences, she was able to participate in recipe development, menu planning, and catering events. Later, she became a Banquet Chef for HeartLove Place - a nonprofit organization. Prior to her career at The MAC, Shareca was a Catering Supervisor at the UWM Restaurant Operations, as well as a Catering Supervisor for Levy at Fiserv Forum.

Phone: 414.293.0906
Email: sthompson@TheMACWI.com 

MATTHEW BAUER

Sous Chef

Matthew joined The MAC in 2021, bringing 17 years of culinary experience. Previously, he worked at Odd Duck as a Chef de Cuisine, Dan Dan as a Sous Chef, and Fox Town as a Sous Chef. Matt brings a focus on globally inspired cuisine.

Phone: 414.293/0906
Email: mbauer@TheMACWI.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-bauer-a742aa228/