Commonwealth Hotels announced today that Samuel King has been appointed the General Manager of the soon to open Radisson Hotel Jackson Downtown Capitol in Mississippi. Mr. King brings over 10 years of hospitality experience to his new role as General Manager having previously served as the General Manager for the Crown Plaza Denver Airport and Convention Center.
The Hilton Garden Inn Jackson Downtown, an iconic historic hotel located in the heart of the city center, has completed renovations to its 7,321 square feet of meeting and event space, 186 guest rooms, full-service restaurant and bar, lobby and fitness center. A Mississippi Landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and formerly known as the King Edward Hotel, the property is a symbol of Jackson's downtown Renaissance and continues its legacy of offering classic charm and warm Southern hospitality to today's travelers from around the world.
Wischermann Partners is thrilled to announce the appointment of Theresia Kelly as Director of Spa at The Westin Jackson, which opened in August. With more than 18 years of experience in the spa industry, Kelly will oversee all aspects of Soul Spa’s management and help the spa reinforce The Westin Jackson’s mission to boost travel and tourism in downtown Jackson and transform every guest’s stay into a revitalizing experience.
Wischermann Partners is thrilled to announce the appointment of Chef Matthew Kajdan as Executive Chef for The Westin Jackson, scheduled to open in early August 2017. With more than 15 years of experience working in the restaurant industry, most recently at Jackson’s Parlor Market, Chef Matthew will oversee Estelle, a modern wine bar & bistro, and the entire food and beverage operation at the hotel, reinforcing The Westin Jackson’s mission to boost travel and tourism in downtown Jackson. Chef Matthew is joining The Westin Jackson team after five years at Parlor Market. As the Executive Chef at Parlor, Matthew brought a new Southern menu with progressive ideas and local products in a farm to table atmosphere.
Wischermann Partners is thrilled to announce the appointment of Mike Burton as General Manager of The Westin Jackson, set to open in late summer of 2017. With more than 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Burton will oversee all aspects of property management of the newly constructed hotel and reinforce The Westin Jackson’s mission to boost travel and tourism in downtown Jackson and transform every guest’s stay into a revitalizing experience.A native of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Burton most recently served as General Manager of The Westin Chicago Northwest in Itasca, IL. While there, Burton managed $14 million in renovations of guest rooms, meeting rooms, and public space.Previously, Burton was Hotel Manager of Sheraton Dallas Hotel, the largest hotel in the Starwood Hotels & Resorts portfolio, where he managed the $12 million South Tower renovation and led the hotel to its first AAA Four Diamond rating in 2012. As Director of Operations at The Westin Galleria in Dallas, TX, Burton oversaw the $95 million complete hotel renovation and earned the 2009 Starwood Hotels & Resorts North America Hotel of the Year Award and the 2011 Westin Hotels & Resorts North America Hotel of the Year Award. Currently a member of Marriott General Manager’s Advisory Board, Burton is one of only six people representing Westin Hotels & Resorts out of 46 General Managers serving on the board.
Sean Byers, who formerly served as general manager of downtown Baton Rouge’s historic Hilton Capitol Center, is taking the same position at the Hilton Garden Inn Jackson Downtown in the historic King Edward building, announced Gary Gutierrez, president of HRI Lodging, an affiliate of HRI Properties (HRI), the lead developer and majority owner of the King Edward. Byers started at the Hilton Capitol Center in June 2006 and was originally responsible for pre-opening hiring and training of all front office and housekeeping managers and associates. He earned a promotion to assistant general manager in March 2007 and ultimately general manager in December 2007. Before moving to Baton Rouge, Byers worked at Hilton properties in Houston, Texas. He also worked at the Hotel Galvez in Galveston, TX, a Wyndham Historic Hotel & Spa also a AAA Four-Diamond resort, where he was selected to serve on the committee to write guest service standards for the newly created Wyndham Historic Hotel Division.