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Andrew Corry has been promoted to Director of Golf at Innisbrook, A Salamander Resort

A PGA Class A Professional, Corry will be responsible for directing and leading golf operations for the resort's 72 holes of golf - including maintenance, course restorations, budgeting, merchandise, and guest and member services. Most recently serving as Innisbrook's assistant director of golf, he has built and grown the PGA Junior League and created the club's own popular competitive league. He has also created successful holiday events for members, and taught group and individual lessons at the Innisbrook Golf Academy. Prior to joining Innisbrook, Corry served as Head Golf Professional at Feather Sound Country Club where he designed and implemented the on-site golf academy and grew tournament operations.

Salamander Collection
Tampa Bay, Florida, United States
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Bobby Barnes has been promoted to Resort Manager at Innisbrook, A Salamander Resort

With more than two decades of experience as a golf professional at resorts and clubs, Barnes will manage most areas of the resort in his new role - from guest accommodations to housekeeping, sports, spa and recreation and guest services. He has spent more than 11 years at Innisbrook as director of golf and head golf professional, during which he led daily golf course operations that exceeded 120,000 rounds annually. Prior to joining the property in 2009, he served as golf operations manager at Walt Disney World's Disney Golf and head club professional at MetroWest Golf Club in Orlando.

Salamander Collection
Tampa Bay, Florida, United States
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William Ryan has been appointed as Executive Chef at Innisbrook Resort

Salamander Hotels & Resorts has appointed William Ryan as the new executive chef at Innisbrook Resort in Tampa Bay. With more than 30 years of experience, Ryan will oversee the resort's restaurants and bars - including Packard's Steakhouse and Market Salamander Grille - as well as food and beverage offerings for on-site meetings, catered events and special functions.

Salamander Collection
Tampa Bay, Florida, United States
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Erica Piffier has been appointed as Food & Beverage Manager at The Bay Harbor Hotel

The Bay Harbor Hotel in Tampa Bay, Florida, acquired last week by Oxford Capital Group, LLC, announces an impressive management team of hospitality professionals, including General Manager AJ Jabbour, Food & Beverage Manager Erica Piffier and Controller/Human Resources Manager Claudia Marchan. Food & Beverage Manager Erica Piffier has a vast background in hospitality that spans over 10 years in varying positions. Most recently she served on the pre-opening team in creating operational procedures for Chicago’s highly successful rooftop lounge I|O at The Godfrey Hotel Chicago. She was able to leverage her in-depth knowledge of industry trends and shifts to offer valuable insights on opportunities for the concept and growth during opening. Having extensive nightlife experience, Erica began working in Chicago at Rino Lounge and transitioned to the opening team of Manor and Cedar Hotel, training the opening staff. Erica further developed her F&B experience working at both the highly popular bars Cuvee and Mercer One Thirteen.As a native of Indiana, Erica started her career at the Sherwood Golf Country Club and Paragon in North West Indiana. Her customer service and staff development creates high guest satisfaction, all of which developed from her experience in retail management.

Oxford Capital Group, LLC
Tampa Bay, Florida, United States
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AJ Jabbour has been appointed as General Manager at The Bay Harbor Hotel

The Bay Harbor Hotel in Tampa Bay, Florida, acquired last week by Oxford Capital Group, LLC, announces an impressive management team of hospitality professionals, including General Manager AJ Jabbour, Food & Beverage Manager Erica Piffier and Controller/Human Resources Manager Claudia Marchan. General Manager AJ Jabbour has managed Luxury Hotels and Resorts in Florida, New Jersey, New York City, Minneapolis, Boston, Saudi Arabia and Ohio. He has a long history of successfully managing major properties like Riverside Hotel in Ft. Lauderdale, the Hilton Tampa Downtown, the Renaissance and The Clinton Inn Hotel in New Jersey, the Omni Parker House in Boston,the Omni Berkshire Place in New York City, The Marquette Hotel in Minneapolis, and the CarltonAlmoaibed Hotel and Resort in Saudi Arabia.In his role at The Bay Harbor Hotel, he will oversee the operations of the property.

Oxford Capital Group, LLC
Tampa Bay, Florida, United States