Chris Renzulli, CTA - Founder & President
Born the week of the pioneer, Chris approaches business the same way artists approach their craft; with vision, drive and passion. Chris took his first full time position in the hotel industry as a PBX operator at the age of fifteen. Chris spent all his spare time developing his other life passion; playing the drums. By the time Chris turned eighteen, he was the front office manager for a three hundred room hotel, played drums for three separate working bands, toured the western states with a 26 piece jazz orchestra, and had garnered countless awards and accolades for his drumming.

After receiving a degree from San Diego Mesa College, Chris accepted a position managing Humphrey’s Half Moon Inn & Suites. (A world renowned waterfront resort with a 1,350 seat outdoor concert venue presenting upwards of sixty shows a year.) While spending countless hours making sure the housing needs of arriving entertainers was perfectly met, Chris realized the need for a professional organization that helped the overworked tour managers make it all happen.

By September of 1996 Chris had successfully managed hotels for twelve years. In that time he managed over six different brands of hotels. Specializing in property acquisitions; strengthening property management and implementing systems to reposition properties to reduce costs and increase profits over an extended period of time. Chris decided that he was ready to leave the hospitality industry in pursuit of his next challenge. Combining his two life passions into a corporation of his own. Who better than someone who understood both the needs of the touring entertainers and the in’s and out’s of hotel operations.

Quickly approaching his tenth anniversary, over the past 9 years Chris has made the life of many tour and company managers easier by handling travel and housing arrangements for countless Broadway shows, Bands, Orchestras, Dance Troupes, Film Locations and more. He has developed hundreds of personal relationships with Hoteliers throughout the country, teaching them how to better accommodate the specific needs of his touring clients.

Wayne K. Blum, CHA - Vice President & General Manager
Prior to joining the Tourwerks team, Wayne spent 19 years in hotel operations, including 14 years as the General Manager of the Dana Inn and Marina, a resort hotel and marina on Mission Bay. For the last three years Wayne has overseen the 15 million dollar renovation and expansion of the hotel.

During his tenure at the Dana Inn and Marina, Wayne had the opportunity to house a variety of unique groups, including America’s Cup Teams in both 1992 and 1995, Association of Volleyball Professionals (AVP), MTV’s Spring Break, the United States Secret Service (Vice Presidential Protective Detail) and the casts and crews of several different television shows, movies, and commercials filming in the San Diego area. Wayne has extensive experience in both sports and special events, serving on the Hospitality Committee and chairing the Visitor Information Committee for both the 1998 and 2003 Super Bowls. He has served on planning committee’s for and housed groups related to the Suzuki Rock-n-Roll Marathon, the San Diego Crew Classic, the Unlimited Hydroplane (thunder boat) Races, and the National Lifeguard Championships.

Wayne also brings excellent leadership and organizational skills to Tourwerks. He has been a leader in his community, serving as both President (1997-2002) and Chairman (2003-2004) of the local business association (Mission Bay Lessees Association). He was appointed by the Mayor to serve on the City’s Mission Bay Park Committee and continues to serve the Mission Bay area as Chairman of the San Diego Foundation Mission Bay Park Advisory Committee. He has also been an active member of the San Diego Hotel Association and received the Certified Hospitality Administrator (CHA) designation from the American Hotel and Lodging Association.

Wayne’s extensive experience in hotel operations, group housing, rate management, and his history of community involvement and leadership make him a tremendous addition to the team.

John Connor - Director of Logistics
After taking on the challenges of the Tourwerks accounting department for two years, John now oversees both Logistics and Finance. John came to Tourwerks aptly qualified with a vast amount of experience in the hotel industry. John began his hotel career as a night auditor while making his way across the country on his motorcycle (OK, it was a long time ago). With stops in Yellowstone Park, Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona John finally made it to California. Once in San Diego, John continued his hotel career in the accounting field, where he quickly rose to the position of Controller. After a few years, John was ready for new challenges and made the move to General Manager. John has been a General Manager for Ramada Hotels, Marriott Hotels, and others. John’s experience also includes almost 10 years in hotel sales, as a Director of Sales and as a Regional Sales Manager.

Aaron Price - Director of Information Systems
Also known as "the guy in the back room", Aaron serves as Webmaster, Network Technician, and Database programmer for Tourwerks. He has been with the company for nearly five years and in that time has single-handedly developed and implemented Einthoven, the custom software we use to manage all tours and services.

Aaron has an extensive background in information systems and computers, along with 10 years experience in business management and accounting. He also plays guitar and electric bass and has been playing with local bands for as long as we can remember.

After finishing school, she immediately made the decision to pursue her life-long dream of living on the west coast. Determined to overcome the many hurdles along the way, such as not knowing anyone, She quickly established herself in San Diego, California.

Sheryl’s first job in San Diego was working as the Senior Accountant for the environmental firm Geocon, where she honed her accounting skills.

Longing for something different, she accepted a position in the front office at the waterfront resort hotel The Dana Inn and Marina. After mastering all aspects of the hotels’ front office, she was promoted to the position of Property Controller, providing invaluable assistance to the hotel during an extensive multi-million dollar renovation and expansion project.

Sheryl’s hotel accounting and front desk experience has made for a perfect match in her position here at Tourwerks. Our clients call her “The Queen of logistics” because when most people are just waking up in the morning, you’ll find that Sheryl has already been at her desk for several hours; communicating with all properties and their front line staff members insuring the most efficient, accurate and hassle free arrival and departures for our touring clients.

Outside of Tourwerks, this incredible woman can be found creating amazing artwork, be it painting, drawing, and the like. Sheryl enjoys a deep passion for all forms of art.

Ashley Semenchuk - Tour Coordinator
Ashley started working for Tourwerks as an Intern while attending Point Loma High School. By the time her internship ended she had become so valuable that she was offered a permanent position.

Ashley is an aspiring musician and entertainer, she has performed in many plays and musicals, played lead characters, and performed solo. She is active in her church and a member of the choir. She loves to sing; she plays the guitar, and writes her own songs.

Ashley is currently attending Point Loma Nazarene University, where she continues her pursuit of music while enjoying a Vocal Scholarship. Ashley is also an experienced traveler; she has been all over the United States, traveled extensively in both Mexico and Canada, and has visited the Middle East and Russia. She hopes to complete her studies, write and record her music, and then hit the road for her own tour.