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Hospitality Financial Leadership: The Bridge
David Lund | May 16, 2022
By David Lund In our lives we are continuously evolving as people. When thought of most of the time, this evolution seems like a continuous stream of challenges to overcome. This persistent development is both personal and professional. The bridge is what I refer to when I think of my advancement in the hotel profession from a 20-something leader who knew nothing about the financial goings on in the hotel to a 30-something controller who was on fire. This is all about what it takes to cross that financial bridge and what it looks and feels like once you are on the other side. I have said this is my articles many times: The hotel bus...
BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, Names Shantesh Patil Home Office Controller
BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company. | September 23, 2021
The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, September 2021 … BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, announces the appointment of Shantesh Patil to the position of home office controller. Kirk Jones, Benchmark’s chief financial officer, made the announcement. "It is such a pleasure to welcome Shantesh to Benchmark,” said Mr. Jones. “His vast hotel and management company experience will serve our financial team well. He is a terrific addition to Benchmark’s Home Office operations.” Shantesh Patil brings over 20 years of hospitality experience to Benchmark, previously serving in positions within the Asia, Europe, and North American ...
BENCHMARK® Names Bethany Hopp Controller for The Nautical Beachfront Resort
March 12, 2019
The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, March 2019 … BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, has named Bethany Hopp controller for The Nautical Beachfront Resort, a Benchmark Resorts & Hotels property located in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. Frank Casarez, Benchmark's general manager for the resort, made the announcement. "It is a pleasure to welcome Bethany to our resort," said Mr. Casarez. "She brings vast experience and financial acumen to her new position with us, as well as a keen understanding of our resort destination. She is a wonderful addition to our executive team." Bethany Hopp brings more than two decades of experienc...
