Great Wolf Lodge has announced new leadership appointments for three properties: Ron Hassani has been appointed general manager of Great Wolf Lodge Grand Mound; John Taffin, as general manager of Great Wolf Lodge Maryland; and Jordan Austin-Harris as general manager of Great Wolf Lodge Webster.
Ron Hassani brings over 35 years of experience in the industry to his new role. Before his appointment, Hassani served as the assistant general manager at Great Wolf Lodge Grand Mound beginning in 2022. Prior to joining Great Wolf Lodge, he was the complex director of operations for DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport and Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center.
Most recently, John Taffin served as general manager at Great Wolf Lodge Grand Mound, where he spearheaded the resort’s $40 million renovation and oversaw key operational enhancements focused on improving guest experience and overall performance. His career began at WestCoast Hospitality, where he led numerous initiatives that contributed to the success of the company.
Bringing over 25 years of expertise in the hospitality industry, Jordan Austin-Harris has held key roles at Aimbridge, Evolution Hospitality and Westmont Hospitality Group. Since January 2024, she has served as general manager of Great Wolf Lodge Southern California.
Great Wolf Resorts owns and operates indoor water park resorts across North America designed specifically for families. The company recently celebrated the opening of new resorts in Webster, Texas, in August 2024: Naples, Fla., in Sept 2024: and Mashantucket, Conn., in May 2025.
