RIDGELAND, MS – September 10, 2021 – AC Hotel by Marriott® Jackson Ridgeland announced today the appointment of Amber Davis as Director of Sales. Davis joins the senior leadership team of the design-savvy, European-inspired hotel, located in The Township at Colony Park. Mississippi’s first AC Hotel is actively recruiting engaging and collaborative candidates for a multitude of hospitality positions to join Davis and team for the much-anticipated opening later this year.

With a career spent working entirely in Mississippi’s hospitality industry, Davis is lending her skill set to the AC Hotel Jackson Ridgeland team to deliver a wealth of services that represent the perfect blend of form and function. Most recently, Davis worked as the Director of Catering at the Westin® and Marriott in Jackson, Mississippi where she established herself as an innovative leader and built on her expertise. Prior to spearheading catering at Marriott, Davis was immersed in the industry working with brands such as Holiday Inn®, Hyatt® and Fairview Inn®. She holds a Bachelor of Arts and Science degree in Hospitality Management from the University of Mississippi. Davis joins General Manager Shane Aldridge and recently appointed Chief of Engineering, James Walker.

“We’re excited to have Amber join our growing leadership team. We jump at the opportunity to hire someone who we think will be a spectacular fit for our company. Our hotel family is a valued and treasured resource,” said Shane Aldridge, AC Hotel Jackson Ridgeland’s general manager. “We look forward to continuing to identify local talent to fill our roster.”

The hotel team plans to host a hiring event next month and is actively seeking talented, purpose-driven candidates in the greater Jackson area to fill positions throughout the property, including but not limited to front office, finance, culinary, engineering and housekeeping. For those interested in joining the AC Hotel Jackson Ridgeland team, please contact Assistant General Manager Shernae O’Brien at (601) 605-1101.

AC Hotel Jackson Ridgeland is slated to open its doors later this year as Mississippi’s first AC Hotel by Marriott®. The design-driven and artfully crafted hotel is being developed by Ridgeland’s Kerioth Corporation and managed by McKibbon Hospitality. With 132-rooms, more than 1,000 square feet of meeting space, and two food and beverage outlets on premise, AC Hotel Jackson Ridgeland strikes the perfect balance of details guests want and services they need. The hotel’s purposeful design has an air of urban sophistication and approachability, creating a contemporary escape where guests can welcome moments of tranquility. AC Hotel Jackson Ridgeland is located at The Township at The Colony, where guests will enjoy an array of retail and restaurant options just steps away.

To learn more about AC Hotels by Marriott® and AC Hotel Jackson Ridgeland or to book a stay, please visit www.achotels.com.