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

Senior vice president of operations
First Hospitality
April 14, 2022
New hire
Experience: Prior to joining First Hospitality, Lorino spent the past four years working for Sage Hospitality, most recently as vice president of operations, supporting the company in executing against its business plan of growth in the full-service, lifestyle space.

President
Terranea Resort
Rancho Palos Verdes, California
March 29, 2022
New hire
Experience: Most recently, Grippo served as principal of the Southern California based Bellwether Financial Group where he oversaw operations, design and development for Dana Point Harbor Partners.

Vice president of food and beverage
Marcus Hotels & Resorts
March 28, 2022
New hire
Experience: With over 20 years of experience in the food and beverage industry, Schaefer most recently served as corporate director of food and beverage at Noble House Hotels & Resorts. In this role, Schaefer was responsible for all food and beverage operations for the company’s 20 properties.

Executive vice president of operations
Island Hospitality Management
March 15, 2022
Promotion
Experience: Allison began his career with Island Hospitality as manager of the Residence Inn, Silicon Valley II in 2005. During his tenure with the company, he has worked in 11 different roles across the United States including area manager, regional vice president and senior vice president of operations. 

Executive vice president of operations
Island Hospitality Management
March 15, 2022
Promotion
Experience: A 30-plus-year hospitality veteran, Marques joined Island Hospitality as regional director of operations in 2006. Previous roles include regional vice president for Musselman Hotels and senior vice president for Magna Hotels. 

Senior vice president, sales and marketing
Atrium Hospitality
March 8, 2022
Promotion
Experience: Most recently, Moronta served as vice president, sales and marketing, where she was responsible for the direct sales performance of a portfolio of Atrium-managed hotels spanning multiple brands. She has more than two decades of experience in hospitality with well-known brands like Hilton, Marriott, and IHG.

Vice president, sales and marketing
Atrium Hospitality
March 8, 2022
Promotion
Experience: Most recently, Blattert served as an enterprise sales director for Atrium Hospitality. She has nearly 20 years of experience in hotel sales and marketing, including a solid working knowledge of the Hilton, Marriott, and IHG brands.

Vice president of sales
Vesta Hospitality
March 1, 2022
New hire
Experience: D’Amico’s career in the hospitality industry spans 18 years and includes time spent in executive positions at several leading companies in the industry, including Wyndham Hotels & Resorts and PAH Management.

Vice president, revenue management
Donohoe Hospitality Services
Feb. 23, 2022
Promotion
Experience: Mayur began her hospitality career with Donohoe in 2010 as a revenue manager at the Holiday Inn Washington Capital – National Mall. Her role was later expanded to include the Holiday Inn Arlington at Ballston. She was promoted to corporate director of revenue management in 2019.

Vice president of sales and marketing
Donohoe Hospitality Services
Feb. 23, 2022
Promotion
Experience: Heo joined Donohoe Hospitality Services in 2020 from PM Hotel Group where she served as vice president of sale and marketing. During her tenure with Donohoe, she has played an active role in talent acquisition and providing strategic guidance and mentorship to the company’s sales leaders.

General manager
Hyatt Regency Westlake
Westlake Village, California
April 12, 2022
Returning hire
Experience: Starting at the Hyatt Regency Westlake as a catering and sales assistant, she quickly climbed the ranks through food and beverage and hotel operations, ultimately earning a promotion to director of operations.

General manager
The Ranch at Rock Creek
Philipsburg, Montana
April 6, 2022
New hire
Experience: Most recently, Belnap was the general manager of Magee Homestead in Saratoga, Wyoming. Throughout his five-year tenure, Belnap initiated Magee Homestead into the Relais & Chateaux collection and achieved a Forbes Travel Guide 5-Star rating within his first year and each year since under his direction.

Managing director
Grand Geneva Resort & Spa and Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark
Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
March 8, 2022
Promotion
Experience: In 2020, Harless was promoted to his most recent role as general manager of the Skirvin Hilton Hotel. Prior to his tenure at Marcus Hotels & Resorts, Harless worked with Hyatt Hotels Corp., serving in various management roles for both the corporate team and specific properties that ranged from convention hotels to destination resorts.

General manager
The Beverly Hills Hotel
Los Angeles, California
March 1, 2022
New hire
Experience: Having joined Dorchester Collection in 2005, Scanlon was general manager of 45 Park Lane for the past seven years. Previous roles include stints at The Dorchester as acting general manager and hotel manager, as well as global director of revenue at the company’s corporate office.

Mandarin Oriental, Boston
Boston, Massachusetts
Feb. 28, 2022
New hire
Experience: Lindner joins Mandarin Oriental, Boston from Mandarin Oriental, Geneva, where he served as hotel manager. Lindner has spent the majority of his career with Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, having previously held management positions at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London and Mandarin Oriental, Paris.

General manager
The Wayfarer DTLA
Aliso Viejo, California
Feb. 28, 2022
New hire
Experience: Hubbard began his career at the Chateau Marmont Hotel where he served as hotel manager. He then became general manager at Sunset Beach Hotel & Restaurant, before taking on the dual role of general manager and corporate director of operations at Paligroup Management. Following that, Hubbard helmed the Standard, Hollywood as general manager, before most recently joining Petit Ermitage in West Hollywood, where he oversaw the portfolio as regional director.

General manager
Hilton Anatole
Dallas, Texas
Feb. 22, 2022
New hire
Experience: Roy joins Hilton Anatole from Hilton Boston Logan Airport, where he served as the hotel’s general manager and oversaw a multi-million dollar guestroom renovation. A hospitality veteran with more than 30 years of experience, Roy has held a variety of leadership roles throughout his career including general manager at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Pittsburgh — Green Tree, Westin Minneapolis, and Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort.

Director of sales and marketing
The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa Avon, Vail Valley
Avon, Colorado
March 29, 2022
New hire
Experience: Most recently, McNair worked for Viceroy Snowmass, another luxury Colorado resort managed by East West Hospitality, where she most recently served as the director of business development.

Leisure sales manager
The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa Avon, Vail Valley
Avon, Colorado
March 29, 2022
New hire
Experience: Most recently, Dierolf worked for Ski.com. A graduate of Stockton University, she previously spent six-plus years working for Vail Resorts, starting as a certified snowboard instructor before becoming a leisure hospitality sales coordinator.

Executive chef
Hilton Anaheim
Anaheim, California
April 19, 2022
Promotion
Experience: Before joining Hilton Anaheim in 1985, Lopez began his culinary career in 1983 alongside European chefs, primarily in banquets, where he discovered his passion for culinary through large-scale meetings and events. Lopez’s enhancements to the culinary offerings can be found at the property’s fine dining establishment, MIX Restaurant.

Director of food and beverage
Sheraton Denver Downtown
Denver, Colorado
March 16, 2022
New hire
Experience: Most recently, Steigerwald spent six years in Northern California serving as director of operations at The Lodge Sonoma and as director of operations at W San Francisco.

Executive chef
Daxton Hotel
Birmingham, Michigan
Feb. 17, 2022
New hire
Experience: Prior to Daxton Hotel, Hogerheide held positions at local Michigan restaurants such as Gather and is also one of the founding chefs of Felony Provisions.

Associate Editor Trevor Simpson is assuming management of the Hotel News Now U.S. Hires and Promotions List in May. To be included in the next roundup, email Simpson here.

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