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About Slate Hospitality Group
Beginning as an independent owner/operator, Slate Hospitality Group has grown due to its success implementing creative marketing strategies and combining them with exceptional customer service programs.
Fusing development services with operational support, Slate Hospitality Group is positioned to contribute to every aspect of a hotel. From a conceptual idea to an existing, mature property, we can assist with any facet specific to your needs.
Our Team
Meet the team behind Slate Hospitality Group.
CFO & Owner
Kim Wogernese
Kim has served as the Chief Financial Officer of SHG Companies, LLC since its conception in 2007. With over 15 years experience working in the hospitality services industry...
Josie Kilgore
Bio coming soon...
VP of Operations
Steph B
:Stephanie Brooks has been working in hotels since 1997. With over 18 years’ experience in the hotel business, Stephanie has worked in many facets of...
Regional Director of Operations
Regional Director of Operations
Jae C
Jerrid, also known as Jae, possesses strong interpersonal skills and a deep dedication to delivering...
Regional Director of Operations
Lisa B
Lisa began her 21-year career as a travel agent working for American Express and became and agency manager...
Regional Director of Operations
Anthony D
Anthony has been involved in hospitality for the past 16 years, spending time in full-service hotels of branded and non-branded...
Regional Director of Operations
Julie H
Julie Hellman brings extensive knowledge of the current client base in the Midwest market to her position as a Regional Manager with SHG. Having...
Regional Director of Operations
Meredith K
Meredith started her hospitality journey 16 years ago working for the Disney company during college, where she began in...
Regional Director of Operations
Tara M
Tara joins SHG with a diverse background in hotel management, sales and marketing, and team building. Getting her start in the hotel industry in 1992, Tara has held numerous ...
Regional Director of Operations
Wendy P
Wendy has dedicated the majority of her career to the hospitality industry, starting in 1992 as a Guest Service Agent...
Director of Onboarding & Openings
Amanda R
Amanda’s journey in hospitality started at a young age assisting her parent’s family business of running...
Regional Director of Operations
Cara R
Cara brings over 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry to the SHG team. Cara began her career as a...
Regional Director of Hotel & Restaurant Operations
Heidi S
Prior to joining SHG as Regional Director Heidi was the General Manager for the Cobblestone Hotel & Suites of Chippewa Falls & Wissota Chophouse. Heidi also worked ...
Property Support
Property Support Manager
Brandon A
Brandon began in the hospitality industry at the front desk, working everywhere he was needed. He could often...
Property Support Manager
Kimberly E
Bio coming soon...
Property Support Manager
Colton G
Born and raised in Sioux City, IA, Colton’s journey into hospitality was fueled by his desire for the finer things in life...
Property Support Manager
Megan J
Megan started her hospitality journey as a front desk agent in college in 2003 and has worked her way up from ...
Property Support Manager
Macey K
Macey began her hospitality career in 2015 with a summer job in Alaska, sparking her passion for the industry....
Property Support Manager
Thomas P
Thomas was raised in Eau Claire, Wisconsin and began his career in hospitality at...
Accounting
Accounting Team
Shelly B
Shelly has extensive expertise in the disciplines of administration and accounting. Prior to...
Accounting Team
Kiara S
Kiara joined the SHG team new to the hospitality industry, but has experience working as a...
Senior Staff Accountant
Sarah Z
Sarah brings fifteen years of bookkeeping and financial experience with her. Earlier that year, Sarah earned ...
Food & Beverage
Restaurant Property Support
Bonnie D
Before joining the Brand and Task Force Team, Bonnie worked as a manager of the Stevens Point Wissota Chophouse...
Task Force Chef
Kevin G
Kevin Gay has dedicated over 40 years to the restaurant and hospitality industry, showcasing his culinary...
Director of Food and Beverage
Logan H
Regional Director of Hotel & Restaurant Operations
Heidi S
Prior to joining SHG as Regional Director Heidi was the General Manager for the Cobblestone Hotel & Suites of Chippewa Falls & Wissota Chophouse. Heidi also worked ...
Task Force Chef
Tyler S
Chef Tyler joined the SHG team in 2017 at Wissota's flagship restaurant, the Wissota Chophouse...
