Tim Smith, Retired, Managing Director, The Pfister hotel and Saint Kate — The Arts Hotel
Sips for Scholarships at the Pfister
BluTender at Blu in the Pfister Hotel
March 9, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Ms. Vi's Grassroots Scholarship
Retired, Managing Director, The Pfister Hotel and Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel (both of Marcus Hotels & Resorts) Retired from Marcus Hotels & Resorts after 35 years with the company, Smith’s career with the company included serving as a sales account executive at the Marc Plaza Hotel (now the Hilton Milwaukee City Center), director of sales and marketing for the Hilton Milwaukee, and corporate director of sales at Marcus Headquarters. In 2007, Smith opened the InterContinental Milwaukee as general manager and created the hotel’s Pink Rooms, which benefited After Breast Cancer Detection (ABCD), a nonprofit organization. The rooms garnered international guests and media recognition, leading to the creation of similar projects in three other cities. In 2015, Smith became the general manager of The Pfister Hotel and was promoted to managing director of both The Pfister and Saint Kate –The Art’s Hotel, which he opened. Smith served on numerous trade and community boards before his retirement.
- I’m dusting off my bartending skills for one night only to support the next generation of MATC students!
- On Monday, March 9, I’ll be behind the bar at Blu at the Pfister raising funds for Ms. Vi’s Grassroots Scholarship.
- Every "tip" you give here goes directly toward uplifting students in memory of an amazing woman, helping them reach their educational goals.
- Can’t make it to the event? You can still show your support by "tipping" me right here!