PHOENIX, Arizona—BWH Inns at the moment introduced that its Board of Administrators has elected Steve Wahrlich as Board Chairperson for 2025. Wahrlich, who beforehand served because the Board’s Vice Chairperson, brings a long time of hospitality expertise and over 40 years of BWH Inns possession to his function as Chairperson. The Board of Administrators additionally elected Viral Patel as Vice-Chairperson and Rajesh Patel as Secretary-Treasurer.
“I’m happy to announce Steve Wahrlich as our new Board Chairperson,” mentioned Larry Cuculic, President and CEO of BWH Inns. “Steve has been a valued and trusted hotelier for a few years. His deep understanding of BWH Inns, mixed together with his in depth business expertise, makes him the perfect chief to assist direct our Board and broader group. His management shall be instrumental in advancing our strategic imaginative and prescient, strengthening our market place, and creating lasting worth for our hoteliers and friends.”
Wahrlich has owned and operated BWH Inns properties for over 40 years. His portfolio consists of the Greatest Western Plus® Clocktower Inn, a Greatest Western® Inns & Resorts property in Billings, Montana, since 1966. Beneath his stewardship, the resort has earned the famend TripAdvisor Vacationers’ Selection Award for seven consecutive years. Along with this property, Wahrlich is an proprietor of the Greatest Western Plus Hilltop in Redding, California, which has been a part of the BWH Inns household since 1977.
“It’s a super honor to be chosen because the Board Chairperson of BWH Inns,” mentioned Wahrlich. “Having been a part of this extraordinary firm for a few years, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing our evolution into a worldwide hospitality powerhouse. BWH Inns has an extremely wealthy legacy, and I’m wanting ahead to working alongside our devoted management crew and fellow Administrators to proceed advancing our portfolio with an unwavering dedication to delivering distinctive visitor experiences.”
Along with his work with BWH Inns, Wahrlich serves as Vice-Chair of RiverStone Well being, Montana’s largest group well being care middle. He’s additionally an lively member of the Board of Administrators of the Montana Lodging & Hospitality Affiliation. His management additionally extends to area people efforts, having served on the Board of Administrators for the Metropolis of Billings Tourism Enchancment District, the Downtown Billings Tax Enchancment District, and a number of other different regional associations.
A Denver, Colorado native, Wahrlich holds a level in Actual Property Administration and Finance from the College of Colorado. Whereas he has labored throughout the nation, he now resides in Billings, Montana, together with his spouse, Vicki. Collectively, they’ve 5 youngsters and 6 grandchildren.
