The Thompson Hotel Chicago is pleased to announce the appointment of Anthony Beach as General Manager. Anthony officially assumed the role on August 4, 2025, bringing with him more than two decades of hospitality leadership across both upscale and luxury properties. His career includes successful hotel openings, brand repositionings, and award-winning management experience in key markets.
Most recently, Anthony served as General Manager for the David Rubenstein Forum & Quadrangle Club at the University of Chicago, overseeing a complex $17 million+ operation encompassing full-service banquet, catering, restaurant, and meeting spaces. He has also led the Sophy in Hyde Park and Hyatt Place Chicago Medical District, where he was honored as Hyatt Select Service Manager of the Year in 2015.
A proud U.S. Army veteran, Anthony’s leadership style is rooted in discipline, integrity, and service. Known for his people-first approach, he empowers teams, fosters culture, and inspires excellence across all levels of operations. He is passionate about creating environments where colleagues feel supported, guests feel genuinely cared for, and service consistently exceeds expectations.
Anthony resides in Evergreen Park with his wife, Koba, also a hospitality professional with Loews Hotel Corp, and their daughter, Nicole, an incoming senior at Hampton University in Virginia.
