Mary Beth Seamands has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa

As a seasoned hospitality leader, Seamands is an accomplished hotel executive with more than three decades of industry knowledge, with past roles including catering and convention service manager and corporate director of sales and marketing. She began her career in Tucson before moving onto South Dakota, Washington and most recently Tempe, Arizona. With experience spanning across brands such as Hilton, Wyndham and Omni, she is a people-oriented, strategic thinker, who drives operational efficiency, creates guest-centric experiences and boasts a deep understanding of sales and food and beverage marketing. Now with the opportunity to return to the Sonoran Desert, Seamands is thrilled to contribute to the resort's success with its newly unveiled renovation, as well as strengthen ties with the community she has always considered home.