Michael Rausch

Michael Rausch currently serves as the General Manager at Sonesta Hotels, a position held since November 2024. Prior to this role, Michael was the General Manager at Southwest Hospitality Management, LLC from April 2022 to November 2024, and previously worked at NAU High Country Conference Center as Conference Services Manager from March 2020 to April 2022. Earlier career experiences include serving as Assistant General Manager at Drury Hotels from April 2017 to March 2020, General Manager at Best Western Prescottonion from January 2016 to April 2017, and Food and Beverage Director at Best Western Premier Grand Canyon Squire Inn from February 2012 to December 2015. Michael Rausch holds an Associate of Arts (AA) degree in Culinary Arts/Chef Training from The Art Institutes.