OUR HISTORICAL PAST

In 2001, Joshua A. Wirshba was appointed to the position of General Manager at The Manhattan Club. From day one, however, Joshua was no stranger to The Manhattan Club. Since the very first days of The Manhattan Club he has served as Director of Human Resources, a position that has allowed him to come to know staff members in every area of the organization. His professional involvement with each department has accorded him great insight in The Manhattan Club's day-to-day operations and its long-term goals. As General Manager/ Managing Director, he oversees all areas of Hospitality/Operations. 

His previous experience in the hospitality industry began with the Marriott Corporation. Joshua started at The Essex House in project management. He then moved on, as part of the opening team, to the Marriott Marquis. He was recognized and promoted to Director of Services at The Westchester Marriott. Moving from operations to human resources Joshua was hired by Doral Hotels and Resorts as Corporate Human Resources Manager. He was soon promoted to Director of Human Resources for all New York City properties. Joshua then took on a position in the Trump Organization for the world famous Plaza Hotel. In 1993 he accepted a position at the Warwick International Hotels before coming to The Manhattan Club. 

Joshua is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Joshua is a former Timeshare Association Board of Director as well as the Labor Committee and the Education Committee for the New York City Hotel Association.

Ms. Lopez has an extensive career in the hospitality industry. Most recently she was Director of Housekeeping at The Benjamin. Prior to that she gained additional experience in directing both Housekeeping and Front Desk departments at the Loews New York. We are pleased to welcome her to The Manhattan Club. Her experience and attention to quality service complement our goal of providing a quality experience for all our Owners.

Cara joined The Manhattan Cub in June of 2004 as a Hospitality intern from East Stroudsburg University. Later that summer, she received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management. Since coming to The Manhattan Club, Cara has held positions in Owner Services, the Front Office and Quality Assurance/Human Resources. During her tenure as our Quality Assurance leader, she was instrumental in the formulation of the Strive for Five initiative, our unique Quality assurance program implemented to ensure that we consistently provide the highest possible level of service. In July of 2012, Cara was promoted to the position of Director of Human Resources, overseeing all aspects of Human Resources for both our New York and Pennsylvania office.

Sandra is a native New Yorker who began her hospitality career at the Roosevelt Hotel working in Guest Services.There she learned first hand, from guests, what matters most in providing a positive experience. Excited to be more directly involved in servicing guests, she seized an opportunity to learn the "ins and outs" of housekeeping at Marriott Hotels. She became Executive Housekeeping Manager at the Marriott Courtyard at LaGuardia and later Assistant Executive Housekeeping Manager at the Marriott Eastside. Sandra continued to broaden her experience and expertise as Director of Housekeeping at the Time Hotel/Dream Hotels in New York City. In August of 2011, she joined The Manhattan Club team as Director of Housekeeping. She welcomes the professional challenge that this unique property provides and looks forward to the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the success of our day to day operation.

Ricardo started at The Manhattan Club in 1998 as a System Network Manager and was promoted to Director of Information Technology in May of 2002. Ricardo is a Certified Network Engineer and Administrator. He combines the hospitality skills inherent in our Manhattan Club culture and the technical expertise necessary when supporting and assisting our Owners.

Ken previously served as the Director of Engineering for The Manhattan Club from 2002 through 2011. He rejoined the team in February 2018. Ken has over twenty years of experience in facilities management and has overseen several multimillion-dollar facility upgrade projects throughout his career. He is a Certified Engineering Operations Executive and served in the United States Marine Corps.

Prior to joining The Manhattan Club in 2007, Sabina worked for the Amsterdam Hospitality Group, where she worked her way up to Front Desk Manager. She then continued her career at The Manhattan Club starting as the Assistant Front Office Manager. She progressed and climbed the ranks to achieve the esteemed position of Director of Front Office Operations in 2023. Sabina embodies a commitment to excellence and brings a positive supportive approach to her current role at The Manhattan Club, ensuring top notch service.

Courtney Rose has been the Assistant Director of Security at The Manhattan Club since 2010. Prior to The Manhattan Club, he was the Director of Security at the Essex Hose Hotel from 2001 – 2010. He worked for The Park Central Hotel as the Assistant Director of Security from 1993 – 2001. Before he started his hospitality career, Courtney served in the Jamaican Armed Forces, advancing to the rank of Second Lieutenant.

He brings a wealth of knowledge to the day-to-day operation of The Manhattan Club. He is instrumental in leading all departments in safety and security procedures. He is also responsible for coordinating with local law and fire enforcement agencies. Courtney makes sure that a safe and secure environment for everyone is our top priority at the Club.  

Gabriel Grafman has worked at various renowned establishments, including the Penn Club, Royalton Hotel, Marriott Marquis, and Parker Meridien Hotel. Alongside these esteemed properties, he also honed his craft at several distinguished private restaurants.

As a seasoned figure in the hospitality industry, Gabriel commenced his impactful career at The Manhattan Club in 2008 as the Night Manager, swiftly transitioning to the role of Front Desk Manager. In 2011, his journey reached another pinnacle as he assumed the responsibilities of Assistant Director of Housekeeping & Director of Lounge Services.

Presently, holding the esteemed position of Director of Services & Special Projects, Gabriel's trajectory stands as a testament to his enduring commitment, versatile expertise, and visionary leadership within the dynamic realm of hospitality.