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

Vice president and chief financial officer
Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa
Atlantic City, New Jersey
June 21, 2022
Promotion
Experience: Most recently, Rynkiewicz served as executive director of finance for Borgata since 2015. He joined Borgata in 2001 and held financial reporting manager, operations controller and director of finance roles over the past two decades.

Chief information officer
Rebel Hospitality
June 16, 2022
New hire
Experience: Prior to joining Rebel, Baltzer was senior vice president of development and acquisitions at Magna Hospitality Group in Warwick, Rhode Island. He joined Magna in 2013.

Senior vice president, global sales
IHG Hotels & Resorts
June 14, 2022
Promotion
Experience: Sergot joined IHG in 2020 as VP, global sales operations and enablement. In that role, he played a significant role in advancing the global sales organization to improve commercial performance and drive solutions across the global B2B customer buying journey.

Vice president of sales
Playa Hotels & Resorts
June 13, 2022
New hire
Experience: Cirino's previous leadership roles include area director of sales, market and events at Hyatt for the Caribbean and most recently, director of sales and marketing at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel.

Vice president of human resources programs and support
Hospitality Ventures Management Group
June 13, 2022
Promotion
Experience: Turner joined HVMG in 2020 as director of human resources following a one-year role as an on-site human resources specialist with Paychex/Oasis. Previously, he was human resources director with OrthoSensor, Inc., where he was responsible for the creation, evolution, leadership and strategic/daily direction of the innovative, start-up technology-based medical device company’s HR division.

Managing director
The Plasencia Group
June 7, 2022
Promotion
Experience: Prior to moving to The Plasencia Group’s Dallas office in 2018, Plasencia worked at the firm’s Washington, D.C., and Charlotte, North Carolina, offices. He has served on the Investment Advisory team at The Plasencia Group on behalf of dozens of clients, successfully completing multiple engagements.

Director
Shore House at The Del
Coronado, California
June 22, 2022
New hire
Experience: Tuesca’s past hospitality experiences include positions within prestigious hospitality brands including IHG Hotels & Resorts; The Ritz-Carlton Luxury Hotels and Resorts; Wynn Resorts; Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, and more.

General manager
The Central Station
Memphis, Tennessee
June 16, 2022
New hire
Experience: Prior to joining Central Station, Dixon served as director of operations for Hyatt Hotels and Resorts, including leading departments at the Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis.

General manager
Montage Big Sky
Big Sky, Montana
June 16, 2022
Promotion
Experience: Most recently, Gonzalez served as general manager of Pendry San Diego. He joined Montage International at its inception in 2003, serving as director of restaurants on the opening team at Montage Laguna Beach before becoming the director of food and beverage at the property in 2007.

General manager
Viceroy Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
June 16, 2022
New hire
Experience: Inman comes to Viceroy Chicago from the award-winning Langham Hotel in Chicago, where she has worked since 2013, starting as part of the pre-opening team as director of restaurants and working her way up to her more recent role as hotel manager.

General manager
Dawn Ranch
Guerneville, California
June 15, 2022
New hire
Experience: Mayer has been with the Bridgeton Holdings brand since 2019, playing an integral role in the pre-opening and opening of Marram, Montauk’s beachfront barefoot luxury resort, where he led high level operations with a focus on guest experience.

General manager
106 Jefferson
Huntsville, Alabama
June 15, 2022
New hire
Experience: Prior to joining 106 Jefferson, Sadler served as a general manager for multiple properties across the South and Midwest, where he was responsible for opening operations and developing culture. Over the course of his career, Sadler has held leadership positions with top hospitality brands, including IHG, Marriott, Starwood and Hilton across the states of Texas, Alabama and Indiana.

Hotel manager
Hilton Orlando
Orlando, Florida
June 14, 2022
New hire
Experience: Hess most recently held roles as director of front-office operations and director of rooms at South Florida’s renowned Waldorf Astoria Boca Raton Resort & Club and Waldorf Astoria Boca Beach Club, respectively.

Global sales director
CoralTree Hospitality
June 21, 2022
New hire
Experience: Most recently, Calabrese was a senior buyer for Maritz Global Events. She also was a sales leader for several high-end hotels over the years including The Greenbrier, Nemacolin Woodlands and Loews Hotel.

Regional director of sales
The Benson Portland, Curio Collection by Hilton
Portland, Oregon
May 31, 2022
Promotion
Experience: Prior to The Benson, Galvan spent five years with Provenance Hotels in a regional sales capacity and was responsible for its 12 property collection. He served as director of sales and marketing at Portland’s historic Heathman Hotel for over 10 years and was a visionary in helping curate the hotel’s most notable arts and literary partnerships.

Executive chef
The Karol Hotel
Pinellas County, Florida
June 21, 2022
New hire
Experience: Parker was most recently executive chef of the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Canton, Ohio, the partner hotel of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Prior to that, he was chef de cuisine of the Hilton Hotel in downtown Cleveland.

Executive chef
SIX 15 Bar + Lounge at Hyatt Centric Downtown Minneapolis
Minneapolis, Minnesota
June 15, 2022
New hire
Experience: Before accepting this role, Brustad held similar executive chef positions at assisted living facilities, local bars and restaurants like First Avenues, Depot Tavern and Bar Zia.

Executive chef
The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay
Half Moon Bay, California
June 15, 2022
Promotion
Experience: Most recently, Riveros served as executive sous chef at The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay. Prior to joining the culinary team at The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay, he was previously the chef de cuisine for Ozone at The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong.

Spa manager
Lido House, Autograph Collection
Newport Beach, California
June 16, 2022
New hire
Experience: Prior to joining the Lido House team, Gilliam held a management role at Montage Laguna Beach for nearly a decade and led a team of over 40 associates. During her tenure, she maintained and delivered Forbes Five Star spa standards.

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