Bill Navas has been appointed President at Digney York Associates, LLC
Digney York Associates, the premier full-service contractor for hotel renovations nationwide, has announced that Bill Navas, an industry veteran who has overseen renovations of high profile properties in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe and the Caribbean, has been named the company’s President to oversee all financial and business development aspects of the business. Navas brings a deep understanding of all facets of hotel construction from the field to the boardroom. He joins Digney York Associates with more than 25 years of experience in developing, building and renovating high-end hospitality assets in world-class markets. Prior to joining Digney York, Navas served in senior positions at The Trump Organization, Starwood Hotels & Resorts and Hospitality 3, a boutique hotel development and project management firm. Over the span of his career, he has been directly responsible for successfully delivering complex projects, including high-profile properties such as the iconic Turnberry Resort & Golf Course in Scotland, W Retreat & Spa - Vieques, Puerto Rico, Sheraton Toronto and the W Mexico City, among others. Navas began his career as an on-site project manager in the Washington, DC area and will be relocating with his family to Virginia, where he met and married his wife. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, where he studied Mechanical Engineering and Hotel Management. Digney York Associates is a full-service, industry-leading interior renovation co ntractor serving hospitality clients nationwide for over 30 years with an excellent record of delivering quality work on time and at great value. Established in 1985 by Jay Weiss, Digney York developed an innovative, fast-track method of renovating hotels which minimized revenue displacement and guest impact, resulting in a new level of value to the owner. Digney York’s success is also built on its unique commitment to develop long-standing relationships with a cadre of high-quality, loyal sub-contractors that travel coast to coast. Headquartered in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area and licensed in 48 states, Digney York employs a seasoned team of dedicated professionals with diverse backgrounds and wide-ranging skillset, who are intensely focused on exceeding client expectations.
