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Appointment General Management

Steve Magnuson has been appointed as Vice President and Managing Director at Pocono Mountains Resort

Kalahari Resorts LLC
Pocono Manor, Pennsylvania, United States
Steve Magnuson
Today, Kalahari Resorts and Conventions announces the addition of Steve Magnuson to its senior leadership team. In his role as Vice President and Managing Director, Pocono Mountains, Magnuson will lead all operations across the Nelson-family resort and convention business in the company’s newest location. Slated to open in June 2015, the $230 million dollar project will span over 150 acres upon completion. Magnuson brings more than 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry to his role, most recently serving as Vice President of Operations for the Marcus Hotels & Resorts senior leadership team. He first joined Marcus in 1994 as general manager of Grand Geneva Resort and Spa, ascending to the role of Vice President and Managing Director in June of 1998. Prior to joining the Marcus Corporation, Magnuson spent 15 years with Renaissance Hotels & Resorts, holding numerous management positions, including Assistant General Manager at Renaissance Orlando Resort at Sea World. Magnuson received a Bachelor of Science degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management, and a minor in Business Administration and Accounting from the University of Wisconsin-Stout. He also holds the Certified Hotel Administrator (CHA) designation from the American Hotel & Motel Association. Mr. Magnuson also sits on various boards within the hospitality and tourism industry.

Steve Magnuson is an alumnus of University of Wisconsin-Stout – Class of 1979.

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Kalahari Resorts and Conventions in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, Sandusky, Ohio, the Pocono Mountains, Pennsylvania, and coming soon to Round Rock, Texas, delivers a “world-away” waterpark resort and conference experience beyond expectations. The authentically African-themed Kalahari Resorts, privately owned by the Nelson family, is home to America’s largest indoor waterparks.