SEATAC, WASH. – (September 12, 2014) -Cedarbrook Lodge, the quintessentially Northwest business and leisure destination located less than five minutes from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, has hired David Sullivan as general manager. In his new position, Sullivan will be responsible for and directly involved with the daily operations of the award-winning Cedarbrook Lodge, including managing the expansion of the Lodge and the opening of The Spa at Cedarbrook.
“David is an incredible asset to Coastal Hotels and we are thrilled to have him take on the role as general manager at Cedarbrook Lodge,” said Yogi Hutsen, president and CEO of Coastal Hotels. “David joins us from our sister property Semiahmoo Resort, where he was instrumental in re-launching the property. We are excited to bring his talent to Cedarbrook Lodge, especially as we debut a new full service spa this month plus introduce Cedarbrook’s new five-story Alder guest room building, featuring 63 guest rooms including two Presidential Suites in early 2015.”
Sullivan has traveled the world for nearly 30 years, working for hotels from the Regent Hotel in London to the Four Seasons Resorts in Nevis Caribbean and in Las Vegas. Prior to joining Coastal Hotels he was handpicked by Singapore-based Pan Pacific Hotel Group to be the general manager of their flagship PARKROYAL on Pickering in Singapore. He led the efforts to launch this property in 2012. Before Singapore, Sullivan served as general manager for the Pan Pacific Seattle, the brand’s only current U.S. location. He started his career at the Four Seasons Hotel in Vancouver, BC, where he held positions from valet to front desk manager.
“I am excited to join the award-winning Cedarbrook Lodge team, as well as stay within the Costal Hotels family,” said Sullivan. “Cedarbrook Lodge caters to a global clientele and I look forward to leading this team as we usher in new amenities and services to our guests.”
A member of the Seattle community, Sullivan has chaired the Seattle Hotel Association’s “Evening of Hope Gala,” Terry Fox Gala and Run for Cancer Research, and United Way Campaign. He has been secretary of the Seattle Hotel Association and was on the marketing and communications committee for the Downtown Seattle Association.
David and his wife Susan reside in Issaquah with their two children.
