Cta Chaparral Shimko

Chaparral Shimko, CTA, currently serves as the Administrative & Special Events Coordinator at Clark Retirement Community since July 2023. Prior experience includes roles such as Catering Sales Manager at AHC Hospitality and Event Planner & Service Director at the University Club of Grand Rapids. Additional positions held include Event Manager at Grand Rapids, Director of Catering & Events at Kent Country Club, Private Event Sales Manager at Downtown Market Grand Rapids, Event Sales Manager at Watermark Country Club, and Assistant Manager for Hospitality Sales at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park. Chaparral's career began as a Sales Manager at Marriott Corporation. Education includes a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management from Davenport University, completed from 1986 to 1989.