Management Profiles
Mark Homuth
General Manager
- Oversees and leads all departments in the hotel
- Over 35 years of hotel experience in operations and sales that include resort and downtown destinations in Orlando, Cleveland, Detroit and Petoskey
- Member of Mt. Pleasant Rotary Club
- Alumni of Rollie Denison Leadership Institute
- Mt. Pleasant Convention and Visitors Bureau Board Member, Past President 2019 and 2024
- Mark is married and has two sons. Personal interests include boating, motorcycling and enjoying family time
Phone: 989-956-0421
Email: mhomuth@mtpcomfortinn.com
Brittany Getchell
Director of Sales & Catering
- Leads the Sales team efforts for both Hotel Rooms and Conference Center meeting space
- Oversees all events details during planning process including menus and pricing for the Conference Center and coordinates major events for local companies
- Sales Manager for Cooperate, SMERF, and Association Markets
- Over 15 years experience in hospitality and events industry located in the Detroit and Mid Michigan Areas including Hotels, Conference Centers, Campgrounds, Golf Clubs, and Boutiuqe Venues.
- Member of National Association of Catering and Events (NACE), Association of Bridal Consultants and National Association of Professional Women and Alumni of Rollie Denison Leadership Institute, Meet Mt. Pleasant Expert Graduate
- Interests include reading, gardening and spending time with her family that include her husband, sons, dog and farm animals
Phone: 989-956-0446
Email: bgetchell@mtpcomfortinn.com
Pete Smith
Food & Beverage Director/ Sales Manager
Responsible for menu development, expense management, scheduling, kitchen management, and leading the staff in executing all day to day operations to ensure perfect execution of all events
- Sales Manager for the Government Market
- Over 17 years of hospitality experience including work in Conference Centers, Hotels, Private Clubs, Quick Service Restaurants
- 2016 CMU Graduate with a Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality Management
- Personal interests include golfing, boating, and spending time with his fiance and dogs and cats
Phone: 989-956-0461
Email: psmith@mtpcomfortinn.com
Sarah Butler
Operations Manager
- Operations Manager responsible for the operations and staffing of the front desk and housekeeping departments. Also works alongside the GM and Sales Departments to manage Hotel revenue
- 7 Years of experience in hospitality and management
- Alumni Rollie Dennison Institue, Meet Mt. Pleasant Expert Graduate
- Enjoys camping, kayaking, spending time with family and friends, and her fiancé and cats
Phone: 989-772-4000
Email: sbutler@mtpcomfortinn.com
Jordan Vannest
Sports Sales Manager/ Conference Services Coordinator
- Sports Market Sales Manager
- Conference Services Coordinator responsible for the planning, detailing, and coordination of some onsite events, excluding Weddings
- 2024 CMU Graduate with a degree in Business Administration and a minor in Information Systems, Meet Mt. Pleasant Expert Graduate
- Enjoys golfing, camping, and boating, and lives with his girlfriend and their cat
Phone: 989-956-0463
Email: jvannest@mtpcomfortinn.com
Jessica Rucinski
Banquet Manager
- Oversees events and staff in the Conference Center
- Leads the staff in all day to day operations to ensure perfect execution of all events and Meetings
- 10 years of experience working in the Conference Center
- Personal interests include bowling, reading, puzzles, and spending time with her husband and daughter and family
Phone: 989-824-0519
Email: jrucinski@mtpcomfortinn.com
Miriam Etienne
Conference Services Coordinator
- Responsible for the planning, detailing, and coordination of most of the onsite events, excluding Weddings
- 2018 Central Michigan University Graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in Event Management
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Experience in the event industry in Atlanta, Detroit, Saginaw, Port Huron and Mid-Michigan areasExperience in public and private events, Chamber of Commerce, Museums and an Aquarium
- Personal interests include walking, reading, eating chocolate and spending time with her family and friends
Phone: 989-956-0460
Email: metienne@mtpcomfortinn.com
Elissa Henige
Banquet Manager / Wedding Coordinator
- Wedding Coordinator who is on site for every wedding and to assist in the entire planning process
- Oversees events and staff in the Conference Center
- Leads the staff in all day to day operations to ensure perfect execution of all events and Meetings
- SVSU Graduate with a Marketing Degree and Minor in Communications and Theatre
- 6 years experience in the hospitality industry including event management, banquet management, and day of coordination
- Personal interests include bowling, reading, karaoke, and watching musicals. Elissa also enjoys spending time with her boyfriend and cat
Phone: 989-956-0428
Email: ehenige@mtpcomfortinn.com