Sietse Nabben was previously area general manager for Casa Madrona Hotel and Spa, located in Sausalito, California, as well as The Lodge at Tiburon, located in Tiburon, California. Prior to this role, he held numerous leadership positions for hotels located in Boston, Munich, Chicago and San Francisco.
Chad Schyvincht named Global Sales Director of Sports & Entertainment for Benchmark
Chad Schyvincht was previously national accounts manager of sports & entertainment for Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants.
John J. Shirley new Executive Chef for The Heldrich Hotel
John Shirley was previously executive chef for the Hilton Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing in Center City Philadelphia.
Chad R. Olson named General Manager for Costa d’Este Beach Resort & Spa
Chad Olson was previously General Manager for Villa Florence, a luxury property in San Francisco, California.
Benchmark Hospitality International names Calvin J. Banks Director of Training and Development
Banks was most recently director of training for The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs and he has served in several positions at Gaylord Hotels, including director of training and senior training manager.
Emily Smith named Director of Development at Benchmark Hospitality International
Emily Smith was most recently director of investment & portfolio analysis and asset management for RLJ Lodging Trust of Bethesda, Maryland.
Deborah Cerrato named Corporate Controller for Benchmark
Deborah Cerrato was previously director of finance/controller for Hilton Hotels Corporation, serving at properties in Houston, Texas, Bakersfield, California, and Springfield, Oregon.
Greg Champion promoted to President & Chief Operating Officer at Benchmark Hospitality International
Champion came to the company in 2009 after serving in senior leadership positions for leading private hotel management companies and previously held the title of chief operating officer for Benchmark Hospitality International.
Joe Orichiella new Director of Food & Beverage for Eaglewood Resort & Spa, Chicago
Orichiella has held leadership positions within food & beverage for Hilton Hotels, Oakbrook Hotels and Ritz Carlton, among other hospitality brands.
Julia Maldonado-Rodriguez named Director of Human Resources for Villas of Grand Cypress
Julia Maldonado-Rodriguez was previously director of human resources for Reunion Resort & Club of Orlando.
