Kevin Walsh

BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, has appointed Kevin Walsh regional director of finance. Mr. Walsh's responsibilities will include overseeing the accounting and financial operations of several of Benchmark's properties, including The Essex Resort & Spa, The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center, The Heldrich and the Copley Square Hotel. Kirk Jones, chief financial officer, made the announcement.

Kevin Walsh was previously regional director, finance, for Interstate Hotels & Resorts. Earlier he served as director of accounting and before this as area controller for Gateway Hospitality Group.Mr. Walsh attended the University of Virginia and graduated from Kent State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Education and Math.He resides in Cleveland, Ohio.