About Lodge Hotels and Resorts

Management Team

Douglas G. Rohde, Managing Partner
Operations & Development
Mr. Rohde developed Lodge Hotels & Resorts in 2001 upon the inception of the Siren, Wisconsin property and Village concept. He primarily oversees the Operations and Development of each property. Prior to operating his own hotel management and development company he served as VP of the North Central Region for Sunstone Hotel Properties where he was an executive in a company with 70 hotels that carried 13 different brands, General Manager, Director of Sales and Marketing and Food & Beverage Manager at various properties for Larken Hotels, Hilton Hotels Corporation and Marriott Hotels Corporations. He obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management from the University of Wisconsin , Stout. He has also served on several boards throughout the hospitality industry and is very involved in tourism legislation throughout Wisconsin and Minnesota.

Joel C. Cairy, Managing Partner
Marketing & Development
Mr. Cairy joined Lodge Hotels & Resorts in May 2004 as a Managing Partner focusing on Sales, Marketing and Development. Mr. Cairy has served as the Director of Hotel Administration and Corporate Travel at Northwest Airlines and has held Director of Sales and Marketing positions with Holiday Inn, Larken Hotels, as well as in the private club sector. He obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Occupational Safety from the University of Wisconsin , Platteville. Mr. Cairy has also served on several boards throughout the hospitality industry and is very involved in tourism legislation in Minnesota.

Mike Tozier, Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Tozier joined Lodge Hotels & Resorts in November 2008 as the Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Controller. Mr. Tozier is a private business owner in the golf course industry and industry consultant and has over sixteen years of banking experience, most recently serving as the Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Marquette Bank.

Doug Karle, Director of Operations
Mr. Karle joined Lodge Hotels & Resorts in December 2006 as General Manager at one of our managed full-service properties. His background includes over ten years in the hotel industry with both Holiday Inns and Embassy Suites. He also comes to us with an extensive legal and commercial property management background. Mr. Karle attended the University of Minnesota with a degree in Geography and an emphasis in Urban Planning.

Melia E. Nagel, Executive Assistant
Ms. Nagel joined Lodge Hotels & Resorts in March 2006 after over ten years at the hotel property and corporate meeting planning level. She has been in the Sales and Catering departments of Hilton and luxury, independent hotels. As well as working in all departments at a resort in Colorado . Ms. Nagel obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Aviation Business Administration from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott, Arizona.