Plunge Beach Resort in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, FL., one of my favorie South Florida hideways,has named Joe Imbrogno as General Manager. Joe has a wealth Prior to taking on this role at Plunge, Imbrogno served as the Assistant General Manager and the
Director of Guest Excellence at the oceanfront property just north of Fort Lauderdale.”I am thrilled to be taking on this new role at Plunge,” said Imbrogno. “I’m passionate abouthelping people, creating special moments, building relationships, and solving problems, and Ilook forward to working with our excellent team to provide the best possible experience for ou guests.”
Upon graduating from The Wharton School of Business at The University of Pennsylvania, Imbrogno joined NELSON, an architecture and planning firm based in Philadelphia, where he progressed through various positions in the firm, enhancing his leadership and customer service skills, as well as his deal and negotiation coordination. During his 17-year tenure, Imbrogno served in various capacities, ultimately being named the Chief Transformation Officer, where he led a period of rapid acquisition growth and opened 10 new offices in the US, India, and the UK.
Following his time at NELSON, Imbrogno’s career path moved in the direction of hospitality. Before working at Plunge and Sonesta, Imbrogno obtained his hospitality marketing knowledge as the co-owner of Exakt Marketing, a marketing agency that focuses on crafting “unique experiences” for hotel and spa guests, college and university students, event attendees, restaurant diners, and fitness club members.
“We are excited to welcome Joe as our new General Manager,” said Ronald Mader, Senior Vice President, Operations at Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG). “His dedication to operational excellence, customer service, and creating memorable experiences make him the perfect fit for this role. We are confident he will lead our team to even greater success and provide our guests with the exceptional experience they deserve.”
Plunge Beach Resort is a low-key, laidback retreat for chic bohemians and beach lovers alike. In addition to its 163 rooms and oneand two-bedroom suites, it has three onsite dining options, two pools, a fitness center, plenty of amenities, and a roster of unique monthly programming.
Photo: Joe Imbrogno (Plunge Beach Resort)