MILWAUKEE – The Marcus Company (NYSE: MCS) right now introduced that Rolando B. Rodriguez, govt vice chairman of The Marcus Company and chairman, president, and chief govt officer of Marcus Theatres, will retire on October 1, 2022. Mark A. Gramz, govt vice chairman of Marcus Theatres and long-standing affiliate of the corporate, will probably be promoted to president of Marcus Theatres upon Rodriguez’s retirement. Following this transition, Rodriguez will function a senior advisor to the corporate reporting to president and chief govt officer Gregory S. Marcus, signify Marcus Theatres as a member of the board of Nationwide Affiliation of Theatre Homeowners (NATO), and stay the NATO Chairman. He will even preserve many civic commitments.
“Rolando has been an engaged, insightful, and intrepid chief, seeing Marcus Theatres by two transformative acquisitions, advancing our industry-leading visitor experiences, introducing the newest in moviegoing expertise, and creating worth added methods to deepen our company’ loyalty to Marcus Theatres. His {industry} acumen and love for the films took our group to new heights with the division constantly outperforming the {industry},” mentioned Marcus. “We’re happy with Rolando’s many contributions to our firm, the film theatre {industry}, and the communities we serve. As he transitions into retirement, we’re in good palms with Mark who has performed a key position in Marcus Theatres’ long-term success. Collectively they are going to work to make sure a seamless transition.”
Gramz began at Marcus Theatres as an element time affiliate whereas nonetheless in highschool on the former Hwy 24 Outside Theatre in New Berlin, Wisconsin. All through highschool and into faculty, he served in numerous roles with the corporate earlier than being named basic supervisor on the former Rivoli Cinema in Cedarburg, Wisconsin. Gramz continued to serve on this position for different space theatres till he was named district supervisor for the Milwaukee metro space. He then served in numerous operational management positions earlier than being appointed to his most up-to-date position as govt vice chairman of Marcus Theatres in 2012. Gramz holds bachelor’s levels in economics and enterprise – finance from College of Wisconsin – Milwaukee. He presently serves on numerous commerce affiliation boards, together with NATO’s authorities relations committee and advisory board. He additionally serves on numerous regional NATO boards, together with serving as president of NATO of Ohio, vice chairman of NATO of Wisconsin and Higher Michigan, and treasurer of NATO of Illinois.
Rodriguez started his profession within the theatre {industry}, serving in numerous roles with totally different operators all through North America. In 2013, Rodriguez joined The Marcus Company as govt vice chairman and president and chief govt officer of Marcus Theatres. He was appointed to chairman, president and chief govt officer of Marcus Theatres in 2017. Rodriguez obtained a grasp’s diploma in enterprise administration from Rockhurst College in Kansas Metropolis, Missouri and a bachelor’s diploma from Eckerd School in St. Petersburg, Florida. Along with serving on NATO’s board of administrators, he’s additionally a board member of the Wisconsin Affiliation of Theatre Homeowners, the Will Rogers Movement Image Pioneers Basis, Youngsters’s WisconsinSystem Board, and the Milwaukee Growth Company. He’s a previous board member of Rave LLC Holdings.
“The films are such a enjoyable, inventive enterprise. To at the present time, I consider I’ve had the best jobs on the market, whether or not as a ticket taker or CEO of the fourth largest theatre circuit within the nation,” mentioned Rodriguez. “It has been my honor to be a part of the Marcus Theatres and Marcus Company groups for almost a decade. As my household and I stay up for this subsequent chapter, you’ll find me persevering with to do my greatest to advertise the most effective pursuits of Marcus Theatres and to offer again to this {industry} that has given me a lot.”
Concerning the Marcus Company
Headquartered in Milwaukee, The Marcus Company is a pacesetter within the lodging and leisure industries, with important company-owned actual property belongings. The Marcus Company’s theatre division, Marcus Theatres®, is the fourth largest theatre circuit within the U.S. and presently owns or operates 1,064 screens at 85 places in 17 states below the Marcus Theatres, Film Tavern® by Marcus and BistroPlex® manufacturers. The corporate’s lodging division, Marcus® Accommodations & Resorts, owns and/or manages 17 inns, resorts and different properties in 9 states. For extra info, please go to the corporate’s web site at www.marcuscorp.com.
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