Mark Yanke

The Joseph, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Nashville, is pleased to announce the appointment of  Mark Yanke as general manager. With experience at globally recognized establishments across the world, the hospitality industry veteran reinforce the new hotel as the premier luxury destination in Nashville.

Mark Yanke brings nearly four decades of experience as a hospitality executive to The Joseph Nashville. In his role as general manager, Yanke oversees day-to-day operations for the entire property, including its distinct dining outlets, the luxury spa, Rose, and the rooftop pool.

Most recently, Yanke served as the general manager for Virgin Hotels in Dallas, Texas. Throughout his career, Yanke worked in various leadership roles throughout Texas as senior vice president and managing director of Houstonian Hotel, Club and Spa; president and managing director of St. Anthony Hotel; and president and general manager of Hotel Emma. Yanke also took on the position of president and CEO of Redstone Hospitality in Houston, where he managed the hotel division including all spa, golf and fitness operations.

Early in his career, Yanke acted as an operational analyst for Rosewood Hotels and Resorts, where he developed operational standards and training protocol for the portfolio.

Yanke received an honorary doctorate degree from Northwood University and holds two certifications in facilitation.