Shangri-La Resort, Oklahoma | Grand Lakes Resort & Marina - Oklahoma Hotels

The luxury Shangri-La Resort is nestled on Monkey Island on northeastern Oklahoma’s Grand Lake O’ The Cherokees, the ultimate getaway destination.

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Ryan Snyder

A native of South Charleston, West Virginia, Ryan has both a Bachelors and Masters degree from the University of Charleston where he played college baseball while furthering his education. He has been a PGA member since 2003 and is a Certified PGA Member in Golf Operations, General Management, Player Development, and Teaching and Coaching.
He started his career at Kanawha Country Club in West Virginia before serving in both Pennsylvania and Florida, traveling back and forth as the seasons changed. He served at both Island Country Club and the legendary Eagle Creek Country Club on Marco Island, Florida. He also served as Director of Golf Operations for Boca Raton Resort & Club in Boca Raton, Florida.

He also handled business development with the wellness chain “Stretch Zone,” opening multiple franchises for the fast-growing company with multiple franchises also owned by former NFL great Drew Brees who now serves as a spokesman for the company. Ryan opened several franchises before selling his businesses and returning to his career on the golf course.

He joined the Shangri-La team as PGA Director of Golf in February, 2024, having served immediately prior as Director of Golf for Concert Golf Partners, running golf operations at two courses, Indian Spring and Fountains Country Club in Boynton Beach and Lake Worth, Florida.

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Todd Rodemyer

Food & Beverage Director Todd Rodemyer brings a wealth of culinary knowledge from a broad base of experience both in the United States and abroad.

He came to Shangri-La in January 2024 from El Paso, Texas where he directed oversight of eight operating venues at the 351-room Hotel Paso Del Norte, a Marriott Autograph Collection Hotel. He also served previously at a Great Wolf Lodge Resort

Todd also has a fascinating period of international culinary experience including service as Director of Food & Beverage at the United States Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan where he was responsible for oversight of six operating dining facilities and a full-service catering operations at the Embassy.

As Food & Beverage Director, Todd is responsible for all food service and all beverage service at Shangri-La’s widely varied dining and drinking venues.

todd.rodemyer@shangrilaok.com