Milwaukee, Wis., September 19, 2011. . . . . The Marcus Corporation (NYSE:MCS), today announced that Bruce Hoffmann has been promoted to senior director of finance and assistant treasurer. Hoffmann previously served as senior vice president, finance, strategy and planning for Marcus Hotels & Resorts.
In his new position, Hoffmann will provide analytical and financial support for company-wide growth initiatives, including the proposed The Corners of Brookfield retail development project and the company’s newly formed hotel investment business. His responsibilities will include focusing on maximizing capital growth and hotel management opportunities in addition to assisting in the
procurement and negotiation of various debt and equity arrangements and joint venture arrangements.
Hoffmann joined Marcus Hotels & Resorts 13 years ago as division controller. He was promoted to senior director of finance and administration in 2001, and promoted to vice president of finance and administration in 2002. In this position, his accomplishments included the completion of two joint venture developments – The Platinum Hotel in Las Vegas, Nev. and the historic renovation of the
Skirvin Hotel in Oklahoma City, Okla. In 2006, he was promoted to vice president of development, where his responsibilities included negotiating purchase and sales agreements as well as negotiating with lenders and joint venture partners. In 2008, Hoffmann was promoted to senior vice president of finance, strategy and planning, where he continued his development responsibilities while also
focusing on revamping and leading the hotel division’s strategic planning process.
Prior to joining Marcus Hotels & Resorts, Hoffmann spent six years with Interstate Hotels Corporation. He began his career with Hyatt Hotels Corporation in Milwaukee in 1988.
Hoffmann holds a Certified Hospitality Accounting Executive (CHAE) certification through Hospitality Finance & Technology Professionals (HFTP) and was named CHAE of the Year in 2004. He has formerly served as HFTP vice president and as a member of the Board of Directors of the
Milwaukee chapter.
Hoffmann graduated cum laude from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire with a bachelor’s degree in accounting.
About The Marcus Corporation
Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Marcus Corporation is a leader in the lodging and entertainment industries, with significant company-owned real estate assets. The Marcus Corporation’s theatre division, Marcus Theatres®, currently owns or manages 684 screens at 55 locations in Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota and Ohio. The company’s
lodging division, Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, owns or manages 18 hotels, resorts and other properties
in nine states. For more information, visit the company’s web site at www.marcuscorp.com.