A THIRD-GENERATION FAMILY FIRM

Meet the Team

  • Josh Wuerfel

    PRESIDENT

    Josh grew up in the hospitality industry and worked at multiple Wuerfel Resorts properties. He gained his B.S. in Nuclear Engineering at University of Michigan in 1993 and was on the varsity football team for four-years as a kicker. Post graduation, Josh officially joined Wuerfel Resorts full-time in 1993.

  • Tonya Wuerfel

    VICE PRESIDENT

    Tonya began her career in hospitality in 1989 at the Grand Traverse Resort & Spa. She gained her B.S. in Biology at Grand Valley State University and competed on the rowing team there. Post graduation, Tonya joined Wuerfel Resorts in 1994.

  • Alexandra (Ally) Wuerfel

    DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS - WUERFEL RESORTS

    Ally worked at multiple Wuerfel Resorts properties growing up. She gained her B.S. in Hotel Administration at Cornell University. Post graduation, Ally began her career in finance at J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. and transitioned to corporate venture capital at Touchdown Ventures. Ally joined Wuerfel Resorts as a full-time team member in 2022.

  • Garrett Diola

    GENERAL MANAGER - TAMARACK LODGE

    Garrett earned a B.S. in Business Management and Leadership from Central Michigan University and played on the Ice Hockey Team. Post graduation, Garrett had a career in territory sales management. In 2022, he began his career in hospitality, having worked in various roles including front desk, housekeeping, operations, sales, and management.

  • Quinn Wuerfel

    GENERAL MANAGER - HARBOR BROOK HALL

    Quinn worked at multiple Wuerfel Resorts properties alongside his sister and parents growing up. He gained his B.A. in Hospitality Business from Michigan State University’s Broad College of Business. Quinn received a breadth of operational experience during his college career interning at Kalahari Resorts, Great Wolf Lodge, and Stafford's Bay View Inn.

  • John & Leslye Wuerfel

    FOUNDERS