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A Roundup of US Hires, Promotions

In this roundup: Choice names new Cambria brand executive; new GMs in New Orleans and San Francisco; and more.
By HNN Newswire
October 25, 2018 | 5:15 P.M.

Hotel News Now twice a month features a roundup of new hires and promotions in the hotel industry for U.S.-based positions. To be included in the next roundup, email HNN’s Dan Kubacki

In the Spotlight

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Terri Ryan, VP of brand operations, Cambria Hotels, Choice Hotels International
8 October 2018
New hire

Executives

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Paul Reggio, managing partner, rooms operations, Ithaka Hospitality Partners
12 October 2018
New hire

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Lynn Griffith, VP of human resources, Dream Hotel Group
11 October 2018
New hire

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Joey Oliva, VP of sales and marketing, Kokua Hospitality
11 October 2018
New hire

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Michael Silberling, SVP and COO, Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment
5 October 2018
New hire

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Tom Smock, SVP and general counsel, Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment
5 October 2018
New hire

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Rui Barros, COO, Habitas
1 October 2018
New hire

 

GMs

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Andrew Gross, GM of Royal Frenchmen Hotel; New Orleans
15 October 2018
New hire

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Melissa Turner, GM of the SpringHill Suites by Marriott Atlanta/Downtown; Atlanta
15 October 2018
New hire

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Jeff Crabiel, executive assistant manager, The Westin Nashville; Nashville, Tennessee
9 October 2018
Promotion

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Ilaine Caravalho, GM of Wyndham Kona Hawaiian Resort; Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
9 October 2018
Promotion

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Roland Kam, assistant GM, Ohana Waikiki East by Outrigger; Honolulu
9 October 2018
New hire

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Geoff Young, managing director, Lake Arrowhead Resort and Spa; Lake Arrowhead, California
8 October 2018
New hire

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Jacco van Teeffelen, hotel manager, Fairmont San Francisco; San Francisco
5 October 2018
New hire

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Jeff Conrade, GM of Crossroads Hotel; Kansas City, Missouri
1 October 2018
New hire

     

Sales and Marketing

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Megan Sapp, director of sales, Royal Frenchmen Hotel; New Orleans
15 October 2018
New hire

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Divya Saighal, director of sales, south GSO region, Associated Luxury Hotels International
15 October 2018
New hire

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Christine Squitieri, director of sales, northeast GSO region, Associated Luxury Hotels International
15 October 2018
New hire

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Ellen Peavy, regional director of sales and marketing, Vision Hospitality Group
15 October 2018
Promotion

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Mimi Kippes, director of sales, Crossroads Hotel; Kansas City, Missouri
1 October 2018
New hire

   
F&B

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Joshua Daly, bar manager, Royal Frenchmen Hotel; New Orleans
15 October 2018
New hire

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Jason Jonilonis, executive chef, Doug Pitcock ’49 Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center; College Station, Texas
11 October 2018
New hire
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Gary Jones, executive chef, Argonaut Hotel; San Francisco
10 October 2018
New hire

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Antonio Palomares, director of food and beverage, The St. Regis Atlanta; Atlanta
9 October 2018
New hire

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Pete Page, executive chef, Chaminade Resort & Spa; Santa Cruz, California
9 October 2018
New hire
 
Miscellaneous

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Christina Cabrera, director of spa and fitness, La Quinta Resort & Club; La Quinta, California
10 October 2018
New hire

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Patrick Cheedie, franchise development director, Red Roof
8 October 2018
New hire

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Jeremy Bennett, director of lifestyle, Crossroads Hotel; Kansas City, Missouri
1 October 2018
New hire

 

-Compiled by Dan Kubacki.