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From Gridiron to Coffee Grinder, Aggie Defensive Back / NFL Pick Floyd Raven Brings “Last Shot Xpresso Coffee” to Doug Pitcock ’49 Texas A&M Hot
October 22, 2018
Entrepreneur Embodies Aggie Values of Excellence, Service, Integrity College Station, Texas, October 2018 … From the legendary playing fields of Aggieland to the NFL and back again, defensive back, former Texas A&M student, NFL player and coffee magnate Floyd Raven has come full circle. At age 25, the young entrepreneur has kicked off the latest outpost of his coffee company, Last Shot Xpresso at the new Doug Pitcock '49 Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center (www.TexasAMHotelCC.com), that opened recently on the Texas A&M campus. The 250-guest room structure, adjacent to legendary Kyle Field, is now the university's gu...
Traditions Inspire Names of Meeting Rooms at the New Doug Pitcock ’49 Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center...
September 17, 2018
History, Values, Leadership and The Aggie Experience Inform New Names College Station, Texas, September 2018 … Texas A&M University and its fabled Aggies claim a long and proud history, singular traditions and a deep commitment to country, state and alma mater. These traditions inform every aspect of university life and are an integral part of the unique Aggie Experience offered at the new Doug Pitcock '49 Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center(www.TexasAMHotelCC.com). Now open, the striking new 250-guest room hotel reflects the values and loyalties of the university from interior design and dining concepts to the technolo...
Texas A&M System and BENCHMARK®, A Global Hospitality Company, Debut the Doug Pitcock ’49 Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center at Ribbon Cutting C
August 28, 2018
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (August 28, 2018) – Rising on the legendary campus of Texas A&M University, the new Doug Pitcock '49 Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center (www.TexasAMHotelCC.com) officially debuted today with a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house. The ribbon cutting ceremony included a special guest, and the property's namesake, James D. "Doug" Pitcock, Jr., and it highlighted remarks from Chairman Charles W. Schwartz, Chancellor John Sharp, President Michael K. Young, Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs Philip Ray and Benchmark CEO Alex Cabañas. "Today marks a significant milestone for the University an...
BENCHMARK® Names Kendra P. Clough Director of Conference Services for the Doug Pitcock ’49 Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center, a Benchmark Resor
August 15, 2018
The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, August 2018… BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, has appointed Kendra P. Clough director of conference services for the Doug Pitcock '49 Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center, which is nearing completion in College Station, Texas. The Benchmark Resorts & Hotels property is expected to open in August. Greg Stafford, general manager, made the announcement. "I am very pleased to welcome Kendra to our property," said Mr. Stafford. "She brings vast skills and experience in meeting and event planning to her new role, from both the venue's as well as the professional planner's perspectiv...
BENCHMARK® Names Geraldine Moment Area Director of Revenue...
August 15, 2018
The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, August 2018… BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, has named Geraldine Moment area director of revenue for Benchmark's Hotel Contessa, located in San Antonio, and the company's new Doug Pitcock '49 Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center, scheduled to open this month in College Station, Texas. Ted Davis, chief sales and marketing officer, made the announcement. "It is such a pleasure to congratulate Geraldine on her promotion," said Mr. Davis "She has been and continues to be a tremendous contributor to Benchmark's revenue management team, and intimately understands our company's Be The D...
New Doug Pitcock ‘49 Texas A&M Hotel & Conference Center Offers Current and Former Aggie Students Hospitality Training for Superb Service and Career
August 6, 2018
Aggies Serving Aggies at University's New "Guest House" Opening in August College Station, Texas, August 6, 2018 … The new Doug Pitcock '49 Texas A&M Hotel & Conference Center, opening this month, will be more than a luxury hotel and state-of-the-art meetings venue. The 250-room structure, adjacent to legendary Kyle Field, will take its place as the university's guest house, the embodiment of Aggie pride and spirit, staffed largely by students and graduates of one of the world's most highly regarded research universities. The new property will offer students an insight into the many opportunities presented by the hospital...
BENCHMARK® Names Wayne Thomas Director of Food and Beverage for the Doug Pitcock ’49 Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center...
July 26, 2018
The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, July 2018… BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, has named Wayne Thomas director of food and beverage for the Doug Pitcock '49 Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center, currently under construction in College Station, Texas. The Benchmark Resorts & Hotelsproperty is expected to open in August. Greg Stafford, general manager, made the announcement. "I am very happy to welcome Wayne to our team," said Mr. Stafford. "He brings important food and beverage management experience to our property, in addition to a strong culinary background as executive chef. We look forward to his leadership ...
Doug Pitcock ‘49 Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center Earns Prestigious IACC Certification...
July 9, 2018
New Property to Open in August on University Campus College Station, Texas, July 2018 … The new Doug Pitcock '49 Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center (www.TexasAMHotelCC.com) will open in August with an exceptional new credential: membership in IACC, the exclusive International Association of Conference Centres. With this prestigious certification, the hotel joins an elite group of more than 300 first rate, certified meeting venues in 23 countries. The recognized thought leader of the meetings industry, IACC is the sole international association representing small-to-medium-sized venues focused on meetings, training and conf...
