Tom Torgerson
Co-Chief Executive Officer, TPI Hospitality
Willmar, MN 56201
Phone (320) 235-7207 x20
Property Types
Hospitality
Bio
Tom Torgerson, in tandem with John Dammermann, oversees the management of TPI Hospitality’s nationwide portfolio of industry leading brands such as Marriott, Hilton, IHG, and Margaritaville Resorts. Torgerson is an industry veteran with over 40 years of experience in developing and operating branded hotels, conference centers as well as Food and Beverage operations.
Torgerson began his tenure with TPI Hospitality in 1979 in operations as a general manager in a full-service hotel. In 1982 Torgerson rose to Operations President and in 1991 moved into an ownership role becoming President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board for TPI Hospitality. Under Tom’s leadership, TPI Hospitality grew its portfolio to over thirty-eight properties and a well-respected company in the hospitality industry. In 2015, while Torgerson transitioned out of an ownership role with the company he continued his guidance in Chairman of the Board and President.