SAN MARCOS, Texas & SPRINGFIELD, Mo.- John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts (JQH) today announced that Sandy Clinton is the new director of sales at the company’s 283-suite Embassy Suites by Hilton San Marcos Hotel, Conference Center & Spa in San Marcos, Texas. Clinton joins JQH with more than 18 years of hospitality experience, including hands-on knowledge of Hays and Bexar Counties and university market expertise in Texas. Springfield, Missouri-based JQH is a leading private, independent owner and manager of hotels in the United States, including operating more than 1 million square feet of superb meeting space.
Clinton’s career includes roles as regional director of sales for San Antonio, Texas-based ABH Hospitality Management and as global sales director − state government and associations for Irving, Texas-based La Quinta Hotel Management. She also worked at the Hilton College Station & Conference Center located near Texas A&M University. She was responsible for sales and marketing efforts for the 303-room hotel, which features 27,000 square feet of meeting space. Clinton is a Certified Sales Manager with multiple hotel brands, including Hilton, IHG, and La Quinta Hotels. She also achieved the status of Certified Tourism Ambassador in San Antonio. As an active member in the business community, she has participated in the Society of Government Meeting Planners (SGMP Austin Chapter), the San Antonio Global Business Travel Association (SAGBTA), the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, and the San Antonio Relocation Council. For the past three years, Clinton has been a volunteer with the Valero Texas Open in San Antonio. She studied business administration at Sul Ross State University in Texas.
“Sandy’s enthusiastic, collaborative work style and strong background in developing successful sales teams make her a true asset. We welcome her to the JQH family,” said Larry Cooper, general manager of the Embassy Suites by Hilton San Marcos.
