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Jack Runkle

General Manager at TWA Hotel

Jack Runkle is a seasoned hospitality professional with extensive experience in managing large teams and high-revenue operations across various prestigious hotel brands. Currently serving as the General Manager at Margaritaville Resort Times Square with Highgate since June 2024, Runkle previously held the position of General Manager at MCR Hotels, where leadership of a 512-room hotel resulted in $46 million in revenue. Earlier roles include Regional Operations Manager and Complex Venue Manager, demonstrating a strong ability to improve operational efficiency and implement strategic initiatives. Runkle's hospitality career began with Starwood Hotels & Resorts, culminating in significant contributions to event operations and banquet management. Runkle holds a Master's degree in Hospitality Administration/Management from Johnson & Wales University and a Bachelor's degree in the same field from Florida International University.

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New York, United States

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TWA Hotel

At the center of the TWA Hotel is Eero Saarinen’s iconic TWA Flight Center, where restaurants, bars and retail outlets take flight. Two hotel wings, designed to reflect and defer to the landmark TWA Flight Center, sit behind the historic building and contain 512 guestrooms with views of JFK’s runways and the TWA Flight Center.