US hotel hires and promotions: Davidson Hospitality Group appoints SVP of operations for hotels division

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

Masi has been appointed as senior vice president of operations at Davidson Hotels. Most recently, he served as executive vice president of operations for Remington Hotels, where he oversaw a portfolio of 125 hotels and guided strategic initiatives focused on operational performance, talent development, guest satisfaction and long-term value creation for ownership groups.

Kenui has been appointed as general manager of the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa in Hawaii. Most recently, he served as dual general manager of Residence Inn and AC Hotel by Marriott Maui Wailea from 2016 to 2026. He led both hotels to numerous achievements, including earning Opening Hotel of the Year honors for overseeing the opening of Hawaii’s first AC Hotel by Marriott in Wailea.

Kusel has been appointed as general manager at Hotel Maverick in Grand Junction, Colorado. His career includes executive leadership positions with The Water Valley Company, overseeing flagship properties Pelican Lakes Resort & Golf and Raindance National Resort & Golf, as well as Gateway Canyons Resort & Spa — the Forbes Four-Star luxury resort managed by Noble House Hotels & Resorts — and DoubleTree by Hilton.

West has been promoted to general manager of lodge and spa at Brush Creek Ranch in Saratoga, Wyoming. She first joined Brush Creek Ranch as event manager from 2018 to 2019 and returned in 2021 as event director, where she led all event operations across the Ranch’s luxury properties.

Beeler has been appointed as managing director, worldwide sales — corporate travel at BWH Hotels. He brings a strong background in global sales leadership and business development.

Emanuelli has been appointed as director of sales and marketing at the Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico in Rio Grande. He worked with the Westin Río Mar Beach Resort, Hyatt Dorado Beach Resort, Hyatt Regency Cerromar Beach Resort and Hotel Rumbao San Juan throughout his career — establishing a proven track record of exceeding revenue goals, driving operational excellence and delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Hofmann has been appointed as senior marketing manager of the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown. A seasoned marketing and communications leader with more than 12 years of experience, she has helped shape brand stories across hospitality and a variety of industries, including health and wellness, retail, finance, real estate and technology.

Siegrist has been appointed as director of sales and marketing at The Curtis Hotel in Denver. Most recently, he served as director of sales and marketing for the Kimpton Palladian, managed by Highgate in Seattle, where he refined group sales and event operations for the real estate investment and hospitality management company.

Aragon has been appointed as executive chef of Hyatt Centric Park City's signature restaurant Escala Provisions Company in Utah. Prior to this role, he served as chef de cuisine within Hyatt Centric Park City’s culinary program, overseeing restaurant operations, banquets and special events.

Bahcivan has been appointed as chef de cuisine of Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve's signature restaurant COA in Puerto Rico. He joins the resort with more than a decade of international culinary leadership experience spanning some of the world's most respected hospitality brands, including JW Marriott, Cheval Blanc (LVMH), Jumeirah, Le Méridien, Fairmont and Patina Hotels & Resorts.

Boussarie has been appointed as executive chef at Devil's Kitchen at Hotel Maverick in Grand Junction, Colorado. He has spent decades mastering high-caliber Rocky Mountain resort dining, with leadership roles at Snow King Resort, Viewline Resort Snowmass, The Whistling Grizzly and The Wort Hotel in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

Martin has been appointed as director of food and beverage at the TradeWinds Resort in St. Pete Beach, Florida. Most recently, Martin served as general manager for Marriott Vacations Worldwide properties including The Westin St. John Resort Villas and Marriott Vacation Club resorts in Orlando, where he oversaw multimillion-dollar operations, large-scale teams, owner relations and complex resort operations.

Myers has been appointed as director of food and beverage at The Phoenician Scottsdale, a Luxury Collection Resort in Arizona. She most recently served on Marriott's luxury operations team for three years, supporting the luxury portfolio across the Western Region, Hawaii and French Polynesia.

Sripolpa has been appointed as executive chef of the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa in Hawaii. Most recently, he served as executive chef at Grand Hyatt Baha Mar, a large-scale resort featuring 1,800 rooms and more than 200,000 square feet of event space.

Valldejuli has been appointed as managing director at the Hyatt Regency Grand Reserve Puerto Rico in Rio Grande. Most recently, he served as the inaugural managing director of the Hotel Bourré Bonne, which he successfully opened and established as Louisville’s most luxurious lifestyle hotel.

Van Teeffelen has been appointed as managing director of The Omni Homestead Resort & Spa in Hot Springs, Virginia. He joins The Omni Homestead Resort & Spa from Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, where he spent more than 15 years in leadership positions across the brand's global portfolio.

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