Background
Meeske, John Frederick was born on December 25, 1941 in Seattle, Washington, United States. Son of John Meir and Emily Meeske.
Meeske, John Frederick was born on December 25, 1941 in Seattle, Washington, United States. Son of John Meir and Emily Meeske.
Bachelor, Washington State University, 1965. Master of Business Administration, Michigan State University, 1967.
General manager Schuss Mount Restaurant, Mancelona, Michigan, 1969-1972. Vice president, general manager Shanty Creek, Bellaire, 1972-1977. Owner, chairman R.H.R. Management Corporation, 1979-1985.
Owner, president Hilton Shanty Creek Resort, 1977-1984, Dills Old Town Saloon, Traverse City, since 1976. President Club Resorts Inc. (division ClubCorp.), Dallas, 1985-1990.
Member advisory board Center Michigan University School Business, Mount Pleasant, 1982-1986. Board directors Traverse City Symphony Orchestra, 1984, Traverse City Chamber of Commerce, 1980-1985. President, founder Northern Michigan Convention and Visitors Bureau, 1980 (member Governor's Conference on Tourism).
Member American Motel and Hotel Association (condominium committee 1989), International Real Estate Board, Michigan State University Alumni Board.
Married Carole P. Plummer, November 1., 1969. Children: Fred, Derek, Erika.