Tami McDonald-Smith

Tami joined the Shangri-La Finance team as Director of Finance in January 2024. Coming from The Landing Lake Tahoe Resort and Spa in South Lake Tahoe, CA, where she served as Director of Finance as well as did task force for other properties within her old management company. Tami is from the West Coast, having lived in Washington, Oregon, California, Arizona and Nevada.

Tami started as a desk agent 24 years ago and has worked jobs from Housekeeping Manager, Sales Assistant, Night Audit, Front Office Manager, Assistant General Manager, Accounting Manager and ADOF.  Tami has worked for brands such as Marriott, Hilton, Loews, and independent hotels. She holds an Associate’s Degree in Accounting and a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration.

Tami has 1 daughter, Raven-who is 18 and getting ready to start cosmetology school. Tami also has four animals, 3 dogs and a cat. Excited to be here and help streamline the accounting processes.