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A Roundup of US Hires, Promotions

In this roundup: Outrigger names new VPs; new GMs in Austin, Texas, and Pray, Montana; and more.
By the HNN editorial staff
March 19, 2020 | 5:22 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

Executives

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Manuel F. Ortiz, VP of investor relations, NewcrestImage
25 February 2020
New hire

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Brent Shiratori, VP of global brand group, Outrigger Hospitality Group
21 February 2020
New hire

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Oswaldo D. Lopez, VP of construction and project management, Outrigger Hospitality Group
21 February 2020
New hire

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Daniel Blanchard, chief technology officer, IHG
20 February 2020
New hire

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Amanda Lynch, VP of revenue management, Blue Sky Hospitality Solutions
19 February 2020
New hire

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Ginger Martin, regional VP of operations, HEI Hotels + Resorts
14 February 2020
Promotion

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Pam Kirby, VP of hotel transitions and finance, HEI Hotels + Resorts
14 February 2020
Promotion

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Brent LeBlanc, EVP of business development, Peachtree Hotel Group
12 February 2020
Promotion

 

GMs

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Jaime Stuyck, GM of Mr. C Miami-Coconut Grove; Miami
27 February 2020
New hire

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Boris Guerov, GM of Conrad New York Midtown; New York City
26 February 2020
New hire

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Justin Robbins, GM of Sage Lodge; Pray, Montana
20 February 2020
New hire

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Anthony Duggan, GM of Miraval Austin; Austin, Texas
18 February 2020
New hire

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Frederick Sawyers, managing director, Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek and Waldorf Astoria Orlando; Orlando, Florida
18 February 2020
New hire

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Damien Craft, GM of Canyon Ranch Wellness Retreat -- Woodside; Woodside, California
13 February 2020
New hire

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Sam Atwood, GM of The Atlantic Hotel & Spa, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
13 February 2020
New hire

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Sean Copley, GM of The Bristol Hotel; Bristol, Virginia
13 February 2020
New hire

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Todd Buchko, GM of Origin Raleigh; Raleigh, North Carolina
13 February 2020
New hire

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France Langan, VP of operations and GM, Compass Anna Maria Sound; Bradenton, Florida
12 February 2020
New hire

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Kellie Newman, hotel manager, Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel; Denver
12 February 2020
New hire

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Gregory Polino, GM of The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort; Bal Harbour, Florida
11 February 2020
New hire

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Keith Spinden, GM of Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa; Austin, Texas
10 February 2020
New hire

     

Sales and Marketing

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Michael Newman, corporate director of sales and marketing, Blue Sky Hospitality Solutions
19 February 2020
Promotion

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Sean Rigotti, director of sales, Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Beach Resort & Spa; Singer Island, Florida
12 February 2020
New hire

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Maggie Mojica, director of sales and marketing, Gurney’s Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa and Gurney’s Star Island Resort & Marina; Montauk, New York
11 February 2020
New hire

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Jim Mooney, director of hotel sales, Sheraton New York Times Square; New York City
5 February 2020
New hire

   
F&B

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Ryan Cunningham, director of food and beverage, The St. Regis San Francisco; San Francisco
19 February 2020
New hire

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Dan Grunbeck, executive chef, Kimpton The Rowan Palm Springs; Palm Springs, California
13 February 2020
New hire

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Donal Neilan, director of food and beverage, Hotel Revival; Baltimore
11 February 2020
New hire
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Enrique Villardefrancos, director of culinary operations, The Biltmore Hotel; Coral Gables, Florida
6 February 2020
New hire
 
Miscellaneous

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Melissa Woodley, director of events, Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino; Incline Village, Nevada
26 February 2020
New hire

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Brandon Standerfer, corporate director of distribution, OLS Hotels & Resorts
5 February 2020
New hire

 

-Compiled by Dan Kubacki.