Elevate Entertainment Group Makes Three Key Appointments At Exec Level

Lynette Rice
·2 min read

Elevate Entertainment Group has announced several changes to its leadership team. Effective immediately, Steve Zuehlke joins as the new Chief Operating Officer, while Louis Maldonado steps into the position of Vice President of Food & Beverage and Jeff Mann transitions to the company’s first Vice President of Supply Chain role.

Having worked at Cinemark for 35 years, Zuehlke spearheaded the company’s global expansion and was instrumental in establishing Cinemark’s presence in 15 countries around the globe. At Elevate, Zuehlke will apply his experience to ensure a high-quality guest experience across all venues.

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Maldonado is a Michelin-starred chef, hospitality leader and finalist on Season 11 of Top Chef New Orleans. A graduate of the California Culinary Academy, Maldonado will reimagine the food and beverage offerings across the Elevate portfolio of brands.

Mann, who has played a pivotal role as the Vice President of Food & Beverage with Elevate, will be transitioning into a new role as the company’s first Vice President of Supply Chain. He joined the organization in June of 2022.

“Steve, Louis, and Jeff are each game-changing leaders for our team,” said Mitch Roberts, Founder and CEO of Elevate Entertainment Group. “Their expertise and vision align perfectly with our commitment to being at the forefront of experiential entertainment.  We are excited to see the impact they will have on our guest experience, advancing our goal of setting the industry standard through people-centric thinking, relentless innovation, and thoughtful growth.”

Based in Austin, Elevate Entertainment Group is the nation’s largest operator of cinema-entertainment centers. the portfolio of brands includes EVO Cinemas, EVO Entertainment, Elevate Rewards, ShowBiz Cinemas, Times Square Grand Slam and Violet Crown Cinemas.

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