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Hostmark Hospitality Group Recognizes Outstanding Achievement
02/02/2005
Schaumburg, IL, February 2, 2005 – Hostmark Hospitality Group, one of the nation’s largest independent third-party management groups, announced the Property of the Year and Managers of the Year for their hotel portfolio. At a recent annual conference held at the Holiday Inn Mart Plaza in Chicago, Hostmark gathered their General Managers from across the country for three days of training, recognition and team building that was capped with an awards ceremony led by Robert Cataldo, President and COO of Hostmark. “We are very proud of our winners and the contributions they have made to ensure their properties’ success and profitability,” said Robert Cataldo. “All of the Hostmark team congratulates our winners on their great achievement.”
The winners and categories are as follows:
Property of the Year – Full Service:
Ramada Inn & Convention Center in Waterloo, IA
Property of the Year – Limited Service:
Inn at Saint Mary’s in South Bend, IN
General Manager of the Year – Full Service:
Stu Weiner, Danfords Inn on the Sound
General Manager of the Year – Limited Service:
Kevin Howell, Days Inn Lake Buena Vista
Andy Pucciarelli Director of Sales & Marketing:
Nicole Ferrer, Danfords Inn on the Sound in Port Jefferson, NY
Director of Sales Rooms-Only:
Sue Vohs, Inn at Saint Mary’s in South Bend, IN
President’s Award:
Bruce Hutcheon, General Manager, Comfort Suites in Schiller Park, IL
Chairman’s Award:
Chris Gutzler, Corporate Director of IT, Hostmark Hospitality Group
Hostmark Hospitality Group also honored the outstanding achievements of all levels of employees ranging from Outstanding Food Service to Employee Relations and Quality Assurance, and is pleased to announce their other 2004 award winners (please see attachment).
Hostmark Hospitality Group (www.hostmark.com) is a leading hospitality management firm operating hotels and resorts worldwide. Hostmark represents numerous independent hotel and resort properties and a wide range of franchises including Marriott, Hilton, and the new Amalfi brand hotels. Headquartered in Schaumburg, IL, Hostmark has regional offices in Orlando, FL, Burlingame, CA, and Cairo, Egypt.
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Outstanding Food Service:
Ramada Inn & Convention Center in Waterloo, IA
Restaurant of the Year:
25 East an American Bistro, Danfords Inn on the Sound, Port Jefferson, NY
Chef of the Year:
Len Trevino, Holiday Inn Mart Plaza in Chicago, IL
Catering Director of the Year:
Lisa Bryan, Holiday Inn Mart Plaza in Chicago, IL
F&B Director of the Year:
John Dexter, Holiday Inn Mart Plaza in Chicago, IL
Sales Associate of the Year:
Chad Gookin, Sales Manager, Ramada Inn & Convention Center in Waterloo, IA
Associate of the Year:
John Bailey, Front Office Supervisor, Danfords Inn on the Sound, Port Jefferson, NY
Engineer of the Year:
Sue Paulson, Days Inn Hotel & Conference Center in LaCrosse, WI
Controller of the Year:
Muhammed Ikram, Holiday Inn Mart Plaza in Chicago, IL
HR Director of the Year:
Leticia Frenkel, Holiday Inn Mart Plaza in Chicago, IL
Most Improved Property of the Year:
Inn at Saint Mary’s in South Bend, IN
W.A.Y. Property – “We Appreciate You” program award recognizing significant increase in client membership:
Inn at Saint Mary’s in South Bend, IN
Associate Relations:
Stu Weiner, General Manager, Danfords Inn on the Sound, Port Jefferson, NY
Tony Miu, General Manager, Holiday Inn Mart Plaza, Chicago, IL
Sita Narine, General Manager , Days Inn Hotel & Conference Center, LaCrosse, WI
Quality Assurance:
Stu Weiner, General Manager of the Danfords Inn on the Sound in Port Jefferson, NY
David Hall, General Manager of the Holiday Inn City Centre in Chicago, IL
Jeff Arthur, General Manager of the Inn at Saint Mary’s in South Bend, IN
Gung Ho! Award – recognizing the spirit of Gung Ho throughout the year:
Stu Weiner, General Manager, Danfords Inn on the Sound in Port Jefferson, NY
Kevin Howell, General Manager, Days Inn Lake Buena Vista in Orlando, FL
Contact:
Tim Pigsley
847.517.9090 x226
tpigsley@hostmark.com
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