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Lacy Peterson has been appointed as General Manager at The Blackburn Inn, Staunton
The Blackburn Inn, a boutique hotel in the historic Downtown Staunton neighborhood, recently announced a new addition to its property team. The Blackburn Inn welcomes Lacy Peterson as its new General Manager; she will lead the day-to-day operations of the 49-room luxury boutique hotel to ensure a unique travel experience for each guest.
John Maly has been appointed as General Manager at The Blackburn Inn
Maly will oversee day-to-day operations of the hotel and contribute fresh ideas for local, community partnerships and ongoing initiatives that create unique guest experiences for locals and travelers alike. Maly began his career in hospitality more than 14 years ago after receiving a Bachelor of Business Administration from Texas Tech University. Prior to his new role, Maly contributed to the success of multiple properties, overseeing million-dollar renovation projects, increasing hotel profitability, and improving overall consumer satisfaction. Maly began his journey in Dallas, Texas at the Four Seasons Resort and Club, later going on to manage The Lodge at Turning Stone. Most recently, Maly served as the General Manager of The Ivey's Hotel in Charlotte, North Carolina, where he successfully led opening operations for the property, including employee hiring and training, development of revenue strategy, and creation and execution of the bar and lounge program.
Blake Fisk has been appointed as Director of Sales at The Blackburn Inn
Fisk brings a demonstrated passion for hospitality to The Blackburn Inn. Her experience has prepared her to lead the property's strategy for maximizing revenue and business opportunities in her new role. Fisk earned a bachelor's degree in Business Administration Management with an emphasis in Hospitality from Georgia Southern University in 2014. She began her career as an intern at Georgia's Sea Island Resort, later moving on to the Stonewall Jackson Hotel and Conference Center where she acted as a Sales Manager. Most recently, Fisk served as Resort Sales Manager for the Keswick Hall and Golf Club, maximizing revenue through direct sales and group business in the Richmond and DC markets.
Damon Strickland has been appointed as General Manager at The Stonewall Jackson Hotel & Conference Center
Mr. Strickland succeeds Carol Simon as General Manager. Ms. Simon is retiring after 28 years with Crestline Hotels & Resorts including her position as the Stonewall Jackson's General Manager since its pre-opening phase in 2005. Mr. Strickland joins the Stonewall Jackson from his position as General Manager of the dual complex Courtyard by Marriott Suffolk Chesapeake and TownePlace Suites Suffolk Chesapeake in Suffolk VA, also Crestline managed hotels. He brings more than 12 years of hospitality operations experience having also held operations positions with The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company and Hilton Hotels. Mr. Strickland holds a BS in Hospitality and Tourism from the Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.