Read the latest roundup of U.S.-based new hires and promotions in the hotel industry.

CEO
White Lodging
Jan. 7, 2022
Promotion
Experience: Barone joined White Lodging in 2016 as vice president of food and beverage, and most recently served as the company’s chief operating officer, a position he has held since 2018.

President and chief operating officer
Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Jan. 5, 2022
Promotion
Experience: Most recently, Lunn served as the MGM Resorts Southeast Group President & COO, where he led Beau Rivage Resort & Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi, and Gold Strike Casino Resort in Tunica, Mississippi.

Vice president of business development
Sandpiper Hospitality
Dec. 20, 2021
Promotion
Experience: Cruz joined the Sandpiper Hospitality team in 2016 and most recently served as the vice president of revenue management.

Chief operating officer
Schulte Hospitality Group
Dec. 20, 2021
New hire
Experience: Most recently, Grabush served as president of operations for Highgate Hotels where he spent the last 14 years

General manager
Pendry Washington D.C. — The Wharf
Washington, D.C.
January 5, 2022
New hire
Experience: Most recently, Forotti served as managing director of The Watergate Hotel in Washington, D.C.

General manager
The Statler
Dallas, Texas
Jan. 4, 2022
New hire
Experience: Gollub arrives from Albany, New York, where he was the dual general manager for two Hilton properties for the past three years.

General manager
Courtyard/Residence Inn by Marriott Jekyll Island, Georgia
Jekyll Island, Georgia
Dec. 20, 2021
Promotion
Experience: Norman previously was the general manager of the Courtyard/ Residence Inn by Marriott in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.

General manager
Mar Monte Hotel, Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Santa Barbara, California
Dec. 9, 2021
New hire
Experience: Most recently, Strack served as general manager at The Moran CityCentre in Houston.

General manager
The LaSalle Hotel, Autograph Collection by Marriott
Chicago, Illinois
Dec. 1, 2021
New hire
Experience: Most recently, Gruvberger served as the resident manager for Palmer House Hilton in Chicago.

General manager
The Inn at Mattei's Tavern, Auberge Resort Collection
Los Olivos, California
Nov. 22, 2021
New hire
Experience: Prior to The Inn at Mattei’s Tavern, he held positions with Solage, Auberge Resorts Collection, and Vista Collina Resort, both located in Napa Valley.

Director of catering
Kimpton Hotel Monaco DC
Washington, D.C.
Dec. 15, 2021
Returning hire
Experience: Sharma returns to the property, where she previously held the role of director of event sales and marketing for the Kimpton Hotel Monaco DC and its restaurant, Dirty Habit.

Sales Manager
The Gant Aspen
Aspen, Colorado
Dec. 13, 2021
Promotion
Experience: DiBernardo was promoted from her prior role as event manager to sales manager. Before joining The Gant Aspen team, DiBernardo began as a catering and conference services coordinator at the Manor Vail Lodge in Vail, Colorado.

Director of sales and marketing
The LaSalle Hotel, Autograph Collection by Marriott
Chicago, Illinois
Dec. 1, 2021
New hire
Experience: Moore has worked for multiple renowned luxury Chicago hotels including The Four Seasons, The Ritz-Carlton, and most recently The Langham Chicago.

Executive chef
JW Marriott, Anaheim Resort
Anaheim, California
Jan. 5, 2022
New hire
Experience: Haverland joins the resort with over 20 years of experience in luxury dining.

Executive chef
Barnsley Resort
Adairsville, Georgia
Dec. 30, 2021
New hire
Experience: Prior to joining Barnsley Resort, Cuesta served as food and beverage director of Aimbridge Hospitality in St. Croix, and before that, as executive chef at The Cavalier Virginia Beach, Autograph Collection.

Chef de cuisine
The Langham Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
Dec. 22, 2021
New hire
Experience: Gomes has strong roots in Chicago and his previous roles include chef de cuisine at Venteux Chicago, chef de cuisine at Londonhouse, sous chef at Virgin Hotel, kitchen manager at Alinea and Sous Chef at The Pump Room.

Executive chef
The Inn at Mattei's Tavern, Auberge Resort Collection
Los Olivos, California
Nov. 22, 2021
New hire
Experience: Her first executive chef role was at the iconic Chateau Marmont, and most recently she held the same role at Petit Ermitage in Los Angeles.

Director of guest relations
Blossom Hotel Houston
Houston, Texas
Jan. 5, 2022
New hire
Experience: Before moving to Houston, Tasir worked at Peninsula New York on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, where he held the position of concierge from 2007 to 2020. Between 2006 and 2007, Tasir served as concierge at the Waldorf Astoria New York.

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