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Pradeep Bobba has been appointed as General Manager at Le Méridien San Francisco

Pradeep Bobba has relocated to the Bay area from Arlington, Va., where he was general manager of the 217-room Sheraton Crystal City, an HEI-managed property, since 2008. A 15-year hotel industry veteran, Bobba has served in a variety of positions of increasing responsibility during his career, including as executive director of hotel operations at the 3,933-room Bellagio in Las Vegas and director of rooms of the 654-room The Phoenician in Scottsdale, Ariz. He will report to Michael Miner, senior vice president of operations for Region 1.

HEI Hotels
San Francisco, California, United States
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James Garcia has been appointed as General Manager at Embassy Suites Irvine - Orange County Airport

Previously, James Garcia was assistant general manager of the Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Airport in Florida. Prior to that, he was director of club operations and food & beverage director with Property Owners Association at the Williams Island Club in Aventura, Fla. and food & beverage director for the Bonaventure Resort & Spa in Fort Lauderdale. In addition, Garcia was director of food & beverage of the Hilton Miami Airport. He holds a bachelor’s degree in hospitality management from Florida International University. He will report to Brian Mayer, senior vice president of operations for Region 2.

HEI Hotels
irvine, California, United States
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Jeffrey M. Garrison has been named President/CEO at Green Globe International, Inc.

Green Globe International, Inc. (OTC: GGII) today announced that it has entered into initial discussions with Jeffrey M. Garrison, President of FiscallyGreenSM and consultant CFO of the company, to acquire FiscallyGreenSM and to appoint Mr. Garrison as President/CEO and to serve on the Green Globe International Board of Directors. As President/CEO, Mr. Garrison would be responsible for a broad range of management functions including the development of the company’s sustainability consulting division, as well as representing the company in all other capacities. Mr. Garrison has previously served as President of the internationally recognized certified public accounting firm Stonefield Josephson, Inc. from 2002 through 2009 (currently Marcum Stonefield) and created FiscallyGreenSM as a division of Stonefield Josephson in 2009 to focus on sustainable businesses and legislative opportunities and mandates. Mr. Garrison has been involved in financial accounting and business advisory for over 25 years. He is an expert in business accounting and financial consulting, mergers and acquisitions, and succession planning in a range of industries, including renewable energy, consumer goods, hi-tech, hospitality, non-profit, healthcare, restaurant, service, manufacturing, and real estate. Mr. Garrison has worked extensively with publicly held companies, both internationally and throughout the United States.

Green Globe International, Inc.
San Jacinto, California, United States
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Steven Szenasi has been appointed as Director of Catering Sales at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

With more than 17 years of hospitality experience, Szenasi has an extensive background in the industry having served as Director of Catering Sales, Director of Weddings, Catering Sales Manager and Meetings & Special Events Manager at various Ritz-Carlton’s including Denver, Bachelor Gulch and Naples. Prior to joining The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, he served as Catering Coordinator at the Naples Beach Hotel and Golf Club. A native of Hungary, Szenasi attended Karoly Gundel Hospitality and Culinary School in his hometown of Budapest. Upon completion, he was hired to manage a five-star cruise ship restaurant for Peter Deilmann Cruise Line in Germany. Nine years later, he moved to the United States, where he continued his education at Florida’s Edison State College, majoring in Business Administration and graduating with Honors.

The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
Dana Point, California, United States
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Troy Simpson has been appointed as EVP and Assistant GM at Barona Resort & Casino

With nearly two decades of experience in the casino industry, Simpson most recently served as Barona’s senior vice president of innovation and has been an instrumental part in Barona’s success. Prior to his position as senior vice president of innovation at Barona, Simpson was the executive director of loyalty marketing, where he was responsible for database marketing, casino hosts, guest services, shuttle and bus programs, casino customer room reservations, events and promotions and Barona’s award-winning Club Barona loyalty program. Simpson began his gaming career with an eight-year tenure with Harrah’s Entertainment, developing and honing his skills in gaming operations and casino marketing. He earned his Bachelor of Business Administration with a focus in marketing at Austin Peay State University in Tennessee.

Barona Resort & Casino
San Diego, California, United States
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Steven Sterritt has been appointed as Executive Chef at Wuksachi Lodge

A new chef has set up camp at Wuksachi Lodge, the rustic property perched high in the Sierra Nevada and managed by Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts. Bringing a passion for sustainability and more than 10 years of culinary experience to the table, Executive Chef Steven Sterritt will provide guests a true taste of what the area has to offer.

Wuksachi Lodge
Sequoia National Park, California, United States
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Jonathan Wyman has been appointed as Director of Development for North America at Wimberly Allison Tong & Goo (WATG)

Mike Seyle, WATG president and CEO, announced the appointment of Jonathan Wyman as director of development, North America. In his new role, Wyman will work closely with the firm’s senior leaders to build relationships and create new business opportunities throughout North America for the firm’s core service lines of architecture, interiors, planning, landscape, and strategy. Previously, Wyman was vice president of business development at ValleyCrest Companies. Prior to that, he was vice president and director of business development at SB Architects.

WATG
Irvine, California, United States
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Davide Barnes has been appointed as Hotel Manager at the Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills

Barnes has nearly 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, including four years with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. Most recently, he spent two years at Four Seasons Hotel Prague as General Manager, where he enjoyed becoming immersed in the area’s culture. Before that, he spent two years as Hotel Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia.

Four Seasons
Los Angeles, California, United States
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Charles L. Black III has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at the Montage Beverly Hills

With more than 16 years of industry experience, Black has held several esteemed roles at luxury properties in the U.S. and Caribbean. He most recently served as the Director of Sales & Marketing at Cap Juluca, a position he held since 2008. During his tenure, Black played an instrumental role in increasing the property’s overall revenue and repositioning the brand as the Caribbean’s finest resort. Under his direction, Cap Juluca recaptured several prestigious industry accolades, including Travel + Leisure “World’s Best Awards” #1 Resort in Anguilla, 2010.

the Montage Beverly Hills
Beverly Hills, California, United States
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Ben Kulak has been named General Manger at Embassy Suites Lompoc-Central Coast

Ben Kulak has been named the new General Manager of the Embassy Suites Lompoc-Central Coast, the only all-suite hotel in the region. Already a prime location for vacationers, business travelers and military personnel, Kulak seeks to raise the property’s profile, exceeding the already-high expectations of guests. Windsor Management Services, the hotel management company of Santa Monica-based Windsor Capital Group, Inc, operates the hotel. The firm manages nearly 30 upscale hotels throughout the U.S. Kulak has extensive experience with premier hotel brands, including Marriott, Sheraton and Embassy Suites. He knows all facets of hotel management, having started in the industry working at the front desk. He is married with three children and is making community involvement a key part of his management role at the hotel.

Windsor Management
Lompoc, California, United States
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Leslie Johnson has been appointed as Spa Director at La Quinta Resort & Club, a Waldorf Astoria Resort

Johnson formerly operated Transformational Spa Concepts, a spa management and development consulting business, and has been involved with Spa La Quinta up to now as a hands-on consultant – conceptualizing a new spa menu inspired by indigenous elements, developing intensive new staff training procedures and overseeing spa upgrades. Her ability to take vision to form is evident, as Spa La Quinta recently received SpaFinder’s 2010 Readers Choice Awards in three categories. Previously, Johnson was contracted by Sea Island Resorts to develop, launch and operate the acclaimed 65,000-square-foot Cloister Spa and Fitness Center in Sea Island, Ga., and was instrumental in attaining Forbes Five-Star status for the Cloister Spa. She also spearheaded and was charged with the development of the award-winning lifestyle programming, and the development, training and operations of the 40,000-square-foot spa, Lotus Salon and Retail, at The Lodge at Woodloch in Hawley, Pa. She was the director of spa services and fitness for Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort; and general manager of The Tree of Life Rejuvenation Center and Medical Practice in Patagonia, Ariz.

La Quinta Resort & Club, a Waldorf Astoria Resort
La Quinta, California, United States
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Sarah Best has been promoted to Director of Sales at Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel

Best brings 14 years of hospitality experience at some of the country’s finest hotels, resorts and restaurants. In her new role, she will lead the strategic sales efforts and retention programs for the AAA Four Diamond hotel and its 17,000 square feet of recently-renovated meeting space. With particular expertise in leisure sales, Best will maintain her existing clientele relationships, ensuring maximum profitability for the hotel and quality service for its guests. Best is a Certified Corporate Travel Executive (CTTE) and president elect of Los Angeles Business Travel Association. She is also an active participant of the Susan G. Komen 3-Day walk.

Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel
Santa Monica, California, United States
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Will Wiest has been appointed as Director of Sales at Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

With more than 15 years of hospitality experience, Wiest will be responsible for all of the resort’s sales activities including group sales, leisure and business travel sales, catering sales and revenue management. For the last two years, Wiest served as Director of Group Sales and has been instrumental in driving market share in the group and catering areas. His past Ritz-Carlton experience includes leadership positions in Rancho Mirage, Pasadena and Kapalua, in Maui, Hawaii. Prior to joining The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company in 2002, Wiest held various management positions at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York. Wiest earned his Bachelor’s Degree from The School of Hospitality Business at Michigan State University. He resides in Laguna Niguel with his wife, Trang.

Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
Dana Point, California, United States
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Donna Bond has been appointed as Director of Marketing at Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

Joining the resort in 2010, Bond has more than 22 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Most recently, she served as Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Sunstone Hospitality Management where she provided guidance and support to the directors of sales and marketing for more than 23 properties. She has extensive experience in customer relationship and online marketing through her tenure with Starwood Hotels & Resorts and is also versed in the area of revenue management. Bond earned her Bachelor Degree in Hotel Restaurant Management from Johnson & Wales University. She resides in San Clemente with her artist husband, Paul Bond.

Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
Dana Point, California, United States
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Bill Rock has been named General Manager at Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort

Rock joins Vail Resorts from Intrawest's Snowshoe Mountain Resort in W.V., where he was president and chief operating officer since 2005. He also has simultaneously served as president of Intrawest Spain since 2009, overseeing operations of the Madrid SnowZone. At Snowshoe, Rock was responsible for significantly growing resort revenue, increasing guest satisfaction scores and developing strong community partnerships.

Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort
Truckee, California, United States
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Jennifer M. Keef has been appointed as Director of Sales at The Embassy Suites Ontario - Airport

Prior to joining the Embassy Suites Ontario – Airport, Keef was director of sales and marketing for Trigild, Inc. at The Inn at Morro Bay and Holiday Inn Ontario Airport. Before that, she was the director of sales for the Lake Arrowhead Resort and Spa as well as the Doubletree Club Orange County Airport. Keef has over 13 years of experience in hotel sales and marketing, with extensive knowledge in managing sales efforts through new openings and renovations. She is an active member of the Ontario and Rancho Cucamonga chambers of commerce, as well as a community partner with the County of San Bernardino’s Department of Workforce Development.

The Embassy Suites Ontario - Airport
Ontario, California, United States
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Ms. Rustenburg has more than 22 years of extensive experience in the hospitality industry, as an adjunct professor for the Grand Valley State University’s Hospitality Program and as the Director of Sales & Marketing Task Force for Interstate Hotels & Resorts. During her time with Interstate she has worked with various high profile resort properties such as Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa, Sheraton National in Arlington, Virginia, Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel, Hollywood Heights Hotel, and Hilton Concord Hotel. Ms. Rustenburg assisted in new hotel launches, brand transitions, senior management training, and increasing sales. Ms. Rustenburg has executed group sales initiatives for Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa and assisted with a structure redesign of the Renaissance Las Vegas sales team.

Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa
Dana Point, California, United States
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David Hall has been appointed as General Manager at the Paradise Point Resort & Spa

Hall’s extensive hospitality background has also assisted him in serving as general manager of Chicago City Centre Hotel, Westin Atlanta Airport, and Crowne Plaza’s Atlanta Airport and Atlanta Northwest locations, totaling more than 15 years of experience in the position. Named “Hotelier of the Year” by the Georgia Hospitality and Travel Association in 2001, he has also served on the Board of Directors for both the Chicago and Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureaus. “David has a proven track record in helping properties successfully build a creative and inspirational vision for long-term success,” said Michael J. Slosser, Vice President & Managing Director for Destination Hotels & Resorts. “Paradise Point brings a fresh and diverse personality to our Southern California Collection, and David’s expertise will empower the resort to evolve into the iconic and respected property Destination Hotels & Resorts is recognized for.”

the Paradise Point Resort & Spa
San Diego, California, United States
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Hermann Elger has been appointed as General Manager at Montage Beverly Hills

Elger was most recently the General Manager of The Ritz-Carlton, Cancun, a position he held since 2007. A second generation hotelier, Elger served The Ritz-Carlton Hotel company for 18 years, holding positions in Aspen, Bali, Washington D.C. and Miami. Additionally, he played an instrumental role in the hotel openings for the Kuala Lumpur, Shanghai, Dubai, Philadelphia and Bachelor Gulch properties. During his time with The Ritz-Carlton, Cancun, the property was the company’s most acclaimed resort; it still holds the distinction of being the world’s only AAA rated, three-time Five Diamond resort. Elger is a graduate of the University of Denver School of Hotel Management.

Montage Beverly Hills
Beverly Hills, California, United States