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/
STEPHANIE SKRADE
Director of Membership Development
Steph is an events professional with 10 years of experience in the hospitality industry. She is skilled in event planning and management and sales. Steph previously worked for Marcus Hotels & Resorts as an Event Manager at the Hilton Milwaukee City Center and The Pfister Hotel. Most recently she worked as a Sales & Catering Manager for Bartolotta Catering and Events at Discovery World. Steph is a member of TEMPO’s Emerging Women Leaders and the Junior League of Milwaukee.
Phone: 414.273.4133
Email: sskrade@TheMACWI.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-skrade-583403a1/
SARA WINTER
Director of Business Development
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Phone: 414.273.4105
Email: swinter@themacwi.com
KLAE SCOTT
Director of Athletics
Klae’s connection with fitness and wellness started as a child. Klae has been changing lives for 20+ years. He decided to make his passion for people and fitness a career. He pours his heart and energy into the goal of sharing his knowledge with his clients. Klae has an energy that creates excitement and drive for those around him. He has won bodybuilding and power-lifting competitions along with a national title in semipro football. Klae formally entered the fitness and nutrition space by continuing his education. Meanwhile, he founded Life Per4mance Company where he teamed up with the Milwaukee Children’s Hospital to help change the lives of youth and educate them on how to set a lifelong course for wellness.
Phone: 414.293.0907
Email: kscott@TheMACWI.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/klae-scott-ab16a418/
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/
MICHELLE MOORE
Membership and Marketing Manager
Michelle serves as the Membership and Marketing Manager for the MAC. Her professional journey began in the sports communication field in Florida, where she honed her skills and passion for digital marketing and content creation. She then returned to Wisconsin, where she worked as a Digital Marketing Assistant at Summerfest before joining the MAC Team. Outside of work, Michelle enjoys exploring new local restaurants, workout classes, and painting.
Phone: 414.293.0903
Email: mmoore@TheMACWI.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-jmoore/
MARIAH TIETZ
Senior Events Sales Manager
With over six years of experience in the Wedding and Event industry, Mariah specializes in transforming visions into unforgettable experiences. Recently relocated to Milwaukee from the Fox Valley area, she is excited to bring her passion for event planning to this vibrant city. In her free time, she enjoys exploring the outdoors and spending quality time with her two dogs. She looks forward to making Milwaukee home and creating memorable events for our clients.
Phone: 414.293.0904
Email: mtietz@themacwi.com
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/
