Billy AlberigiBenchmark Hospitality International®, a leading U.S.-based hospitality management company, has named Billy Alberigi director of operations for Bardessono, California's first and only LEED Platinum Certified hotel. Bardessono is located in Yountville, Napa Valley, and is part of Benchmark Hospitality's Personal Luxury Resorts & Hotels® collection. Jim Treadway, Benchmark's general manager at the hotel, made the announcement. Previously, Billy was director of property management for Bardessono, a position to which he was appointed in December 2008, two months before the hotel opened. Earlier in his career, Mr. Alberigi worked in sales and project management for a variety of technically-oriented companies. He has also served as chief engineer for Auberge Resorts at Solage Calistoga, located in Calistoga, California. Prior to this he was principal and chief contractor for Cal-Tech Pump, Well & Compressor, a company he founded and owned. Mr. Alberigi resides in Vallejo, California.