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Emily Harris has been appointed as Director Of Human Capital & Development at Pan Pacific Hotel Seattle  

Pan Pacific Seattle announces the recent appointment of Emily Harris as director of Human Capital & Development. With more than 13 years of experience, Emily specializes in hotel human resources and is seasoned in identifying, securing and training top-notch talent for all sectors of the hotel and hospitality industry. In her new role, she will be responsible for management of the Human Capital department, including hiring, training, employee/labor relations, organizational development, payroll, compensation and benefits. In addition, Emily will work closely with Pan Pacific Seattle General Manager Sam Johnson to maintain the first-in-class hospitality that guests have come to expect at the premier, four-star luxury hotel.

Pan Pacific
Seattle, Washington, United States
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Laurelle Whiteley has been appointed as Senior Sales Manager at Embassy Suites by Hilton Seattle-Bellevue

Most recently Whiteley served as global membership manager for Club Quarters in San Francisco. Returning to the Hilton Hotels and Resorts brand, Whiteley worked for Embassy Suites by Hilton in San Francisco as senior corporate sales manager, where she worked directly with local and national corporate accounts to produce group revenue. Under the management of InnVentures IVI, LLC, Whiteley served as director of sales for Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco Airport North in San Francisco and SpringHill Suites by Marriott Boise ParkCenter in Boise, Idaho.

Hilton
Seattle, Washington, United States
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Raymond Stencel has been appointed as General Manager at Six Seven Restaurant at The Edgewater Hotel

Noble House Hotels and Resorts – a collection of luxury hotels and resorts – proudly announces the appointment of Raymond Stencel as General Manager to Six Seven Restaurant at The Edgewater Hotel, Seattle’s only luxury waterfront hotel. In this role, Stencel will oversee the restaurant business plan, establish financial objectives, implement marketing to attract patrons, and maintain internal operations.

Noble House
Seattle, Washington, United States
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Owen Leinbach has been appointed as General Manager at Courtyard Seattle Southcenter

With nearly 30 years of Marriott experience, Leinbach brings a commitment to brand loyalty, a passion for marketing and extensive knowledge of the hospitality industry. Since beginning his career with Marriott in 1986 as a catering manager at El Paso Marriott, Leinbach has held a number of titles in various departments, making him more than prepared for his upcoming role at one of the premier hotels in Tukwila, WA.

Marriott
Seattle, Washington, United States
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Markus Treppenhauer has been appointed as General Manager at Fairmont Olympic Hotel

Fairmont Olympic Hotel, Seattle has appointed Markus Treppenhauer as general manager. Treppenhauer brings over 18 years of hospitality experience to this position beginning his career in Germany. He joined the company in 2004 as director, food & beverage, Fairmont Orchid and held that position until 2007 when he was promoted to director of operations. In 2008, Treppenhauer relocated to Canada as hotel manager, Fairmont Banff Springs and in 2012 he joined Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge in his most recent position as general manager.

FRHI
Seattle, Washington, United States
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Brent Martin has been appointed as Executive Chef at Hyatt Regency Bellevue

yatt Regency Bellevue is pleased to announce the appointment of Brent Martin as the hotel’s executive chef. Martin joins the leading Bellevue property, located nine miles east of Seattle, after spending more than two decades at top restaurants and hotels, including Andaz Maui Resort, the Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego and Seattle’s downtown Hyatt properties. In his role, Martin oversees all culinary aspects of the hotel, from room service and catering to operations at Eques restaurant, and all food amenities for guests.

Hyatt
Seattle, Washington, United States
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Brian Pusztai has been appointed as Area Executive Chef at Hyatt at Olive 8 and Grand Hyatt Seattle

Hyatt at Olive 8 and Grand Hyatt Seattle are pleased to announce the appointment of Brian Pusztai as the executive chef for the downtown Seattle hotels. In his role, Pusztai is responsible for concepting menus, mentoring and training culinary staff, and working with the hotel’s Food and Beverage teams to create innovative and exciting dishes. He joins both properties after spending more than a decade at top restaurants and hotels in the San Diego area, including Park Hyatt Aviara and Four Seasons Resort Aviara.

Hyatt
Seattle, Washington, United States
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Richard Oh has been appointed as Regional Director of Sales at Coast Hotels

Coast Hotels is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Oh as the regional director of sales for the Northwest. Oh has worked with Coast Hotels for the last three years and has more than 11 years in the hospitality industry. In his new position, Oh will oversee sales for Coast Bellevue Hotel, Coast Gateway Hotel and The Governor, a Coast Hotel, assisting with all marketing segments including consortia, business, leisure and associations.

Coast Hotels
Seattle, Washington, United States
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David Sullivan has been appointed as General Manager at Cedarbrook Lodge

Sullivan has traveled the world for nearly 30 years, working for hotels from the Regent Hotel in London to the Four Seasons Resorts in Nevis Caribbean and in Las Vegas. Prior to joining Coastal Hotels he was handpicked by Singapore-based Pan Pacific Hotel Group to be the general manager of their flagship PARKROYAL on Pickering in Singapore. He led the efforts to launch this property in 2012. Before Singapore, Sullivan served as general manager for the Pan Pacific Seattle, the brand's only current U.S. location. He started his career at the Four Seasons Hotel in Vancouver, BC, where he held positions from valet to front desk manager. A member of the Seattle community, Sullivan has chaired the Seattle Hotel Association's "Evening of Hope Gala," Terry Fox Gala and Run for Cancer Research, and United Way Campaign. He has been secretary of the Seattle Hotel Association and was on the marketing and communications committee for the Downtown Seattle Association.

Coastal Hotel Group
Seattle, Washington, United States
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Tawny Paperd has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Four Seasons Hotel Seattle

Paperd worked at the Sheraton Seattle Hotel and Towers as director of corporate sales and director of catering, where she spent 18 years. In 2003, Paperd moved to Salish Lodge & Spa as director of catering. In 2005, she joined the operations team as assistant director of food and beverage, and was promoted to director of food and beverage shortly thereafter. In late 2007, Paperd joined Hotel 1000 as director of sales, and became director of sales and marketing in 2010, where she has spent the last four years. When not at Four Seasons Hotel Seattle, Paperd is searching for the best food in town, working with non-profit organizations or spending time with her family.

Four Seasons
Seattle, Washington, United States
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Warren Cordoba has been appointed as Executive Chef at The Edgewater Hotel

Noble House Hotels & Resorts proudly announces the appointment of Warren Cordoba as Executive Chef to The Edgewater Hotel - Seattle's only waterfront hotel. In this role, Cordoba will oversee all culinary operations for the hotel and its signature restaurant, Six Seven, which features seasonally inspired cuisine crafted with only the freshest and finest organic and naturally raised ingredients. Boasting more than 20 years of professional cooking and kitchen management experience, Chef Warren Cordoba has an established history of success in numerous hotel and resorts restaurants. Cordoba is returning to the Noble House family where he previously was the banquet chef at Riviera Palm Springs and La Playa Beach & Golf Resort. He was most recently at the Viceroy in Palm Springs, where he achieved success in his role as executive chef.

Noble House
Seattle, Washington, United States
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Craig Troxell has been named Director of Sales at Courtyard by Marriott Seattle North

CSM Lodging, a division of CSM Corporation, has appointed Craig J. Troxell director of sales for the Courtyard by Marriott Seattle North/Lynnwood Everett, located in Lynnwood, Washington, just north of Seattle. Kate Burda, vice president of sales and marketing, made the announcement. Craig Troxell was previously director of sales and marketing for Sauders Hotel Group of New Haven, Connecticut, where he successfully repositioned a hotel as an independent, freestanding property. Prior to this, Mr. Troxell served as regional director of sales for the Paramount Hotel Group, also of New Haven, responsible for the sales and marketing programming for three Marriott Fairfield Inns. He has previously served as corporate director of sales & marketing for Schaffer Hotel Properties, a family owned and operated company.

CSM Corporation
Seattle, Washington, United States
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Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants Announces Plans to Expand Pacific Northwest Footprint with New Downtown Seattle Hotel

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants announced today it will expand in the Pacific Northwest market with the management of a new four-star hotel in Seattle, Washington. An adaptive reuse of the landmark Palladian Building, originally built in 1910 as the Calhoun Hotel, this new project will embody the gritty elegance of the city showcased in 97 rooms, 1,100 square feet of swank meeting and event space, a trendsetting restaurant and a lounge with an edgy urban vibe.

Seattle, Washington, United States