Gundars Simanis

Gundars Simanis is an experienced hospitality and retail manager with a diverse background in operational management across various sectors, including community living, healthcare, and food services. Currently serving as a Hospitality Manager at Morrison Community Living since November 2017, Gundars has previously held significant roles, such as Support Retail Manager and Retail Manager at TouchPoint Support Services, where responsibilities included overseeing retail operations for multiple healthcare facilities. Notable achievements include managing a Premier Pet Resort at Paradise 4 Paws, where occupancy and revenue were increased substantially, and improving operational metrics at multiple veterinary hospitals during tenures at Animal Health Care PC and Banfield. Gundars possesses strong skills in customer service, financial oversight, and marketing program implementation, coupled with experience managing high-revenue restaurants and corporate catering operations throughout a successful career dating back to 1993, including a foundational role at Applebee's. Education includes attendance at Northern Illinois University.