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

Chief development officer
Brittain Resorts & Hotels
July 12, 2023
New hire
Experience: Jernigan has more than 20 years of industry experience, including as the vice president of business development at Aimbridge Hospitality.

Chief financial officer
EOS Hospitality
July 11, 2023
New hire
Experience: Wabler has 40 years of experience in finance, focused on the hospitality, food service and business service industries.

General manager
The Grove Resort and Water Park
Orlando, Florida
July 20, 2023
New hire
Experience: In his most recent role, Kingston served as regional vice president and operations at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts.

General manager
The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa
Denver, Colorado
July 13, 2023
New hire
Experience: Smith joins The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa following a nearly two-year stint as general manager at the Colorado Springs Marriott.

Hotel manager
Montage Laguna Beach
Laguna Beach, California
July 12, 2023
Promotion
Experience: Doyle initially joined Montage Laguna Beach in 2018 as director of sales and marketing and assisted in the operations of the resort between general managers during the toughest challenges of the pandemic.

General manager
Aston at the Whaler on Kaanapali Beach
Lahaina, Hawaii
July 11, 2023
New hire
Experience: Frost previously was the general manager at Wyndham Destinations for more than 13 years.

Director of sales and marketing
The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills
Los Angeles, California
July 18, 2023
New hire
Experience: Working in the Los Angeles market for more than 11 years, Kellermann most recently oversaw the rebranding and reopening of Hotel Per La in Downtown Los Angeles, as well as the opening of Pierside Santa Monica as the regional director of sales and marketing with Sage Hospitality Group.

Director of sales and marketing
The Westin Atlanta Gwinnett
Duluth, Georgia
July 18, 2023
New hire
Experience: Stewart previously led sales and marketing teams at 13 hotels in the Marriott system across Georgia.

Director of sales
Mission Inn Resort & Club
Howey-in-the-Hills, Florida
July 13, 2023
New hire
Experience: Fasano previously was the task force director of sales and marketing for Sage Hospitality Group, where he oversaw sales operations, managed catering and convention service and led the revenue management team for Renaissance Atlanta Midtown Hotel and Sheraton Austin at the Capitol in Texas.

Director of sales and marketing
JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa
Scottsdale, Arizona
July 12, 2023
New hire
Experience: Jenny previously was director of sales for the Southwest region at Marriott International’s Multi-Hotel Sales Organization, where she oversaw 95 hotels and 17 brands.

Director, national accounts
Omni Amelia Island Resort
Amelia Island, Florida
July 6, 2023
New hire
Experience: In her most recent role, Donatelli was national sales manager for the Omni Louisville Hotel since 2022.

Director of sales
Omni Amelia Island Resort
Amelia Island, Florida
July 6, 2023
New hire
Experience: Horton brings more than 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry, including leadership roles with a focus on catering, conventions and group sales.

Executive chef
L’Auberge de Sedona
Sedona, Arizona
July 17, 2023
New hire
Experience: He previously was on the culinary leadership team at Ocean House in Rhode Island.

Executive chef
The Ballantyne, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Charlotte
Charlotte, North Carolina
July 13, 2023
Promotion
Experience: Bobb started his career with The Ballantyne as chef de partie in 2011 and worked his way up to the role of executive sous chef before this promotion.

To be included in an upcoming Hotel News Now U.S. Hires and Promotions List, email Associate Editor Trevor Simpson here.

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