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The Broadmoor Promotes Ann Alba Vice President and General Manager
The BROADMOOR | March 7, 2024
Colorado Springs, CO— March 7, 2024 — The Broadmoor is proud to announce the promotion of longtime employee Ann Alba, a 37-year leader of the resort's unmatched hospitality team, to vice president and general manager. Ms. Alba has been a member of The Broadmoor team since 1987. Ann has only had one path to pave during her lifetime: serving others in the highest form of hospitality, upholding the recognition of the longest consecutive recipient of the Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five-Diamond awards hotel worldwide. Hailing from Michigan, she grew up in her family's bar and restaurant business. Thirty-seven years ago, she walked through t...
Mary Jobb Joins The Broadmoor as Executive Director of Sales
The Broadmoor | February 20, 2024
On February 20, 2024, The Broadmoor's Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Scott Flexman, announced the appointment of Mary Jobb as its new Executive Director of Sales. Mary Jobb has over thirty years of experience in the hospitality industry and brings a fresh perspective to The Broadmoor's sales team. Her successful track record in achieving exceptional sales results through strategic target setting and revenue-boosting programs speaks volumes about her dynamic leadership qualities. With a passion for excellence & leadership, Mary Jobb has demonstrated her proficiency in driving group sales initiatives to new heights, in her mos...
Justin Miller Promoted to Executive Chef at The Broadmoor
The Broadmoor | September 14, 2023
Colorado Springs, Colo. – September 2023 – The Broadmoor is pleased to announce the promotion of Justin Miller to the position of Executive Chef. Chef Justin Miller has been an invaluable member of The Broadmoor's culinary team for the past 25 years, first joining the resort as an extern from Pennsylvania Culinary Institute in 1998 and later being named Chef de Cuisine of the resort’s La Tavern restaurant in 2001. Miller was appointed as The Broadmoor’s Executive Sous Chef in 2017. In his new role as Executive Chef, Chef Miller will oversee the resort's culinary operations, including its diverse range of acclaimed restaurants,...
The Broadmoor Promotes Executive Chef David Patterson to Vice President of Food and Beverage
The Broadmoor | May 4, 2023
COLORADO SPRINGS, May 2, 2023 - The Broadmoor announced the promotion of David Patterson to vice president of food and beverage. In this leadership role, Patterson will oversee all food and beverage operations while maintaining the resort's high culinary standards and enriching the resort’s award-winning dining experiences. Prior to this new position, Patterson was The Broadmoor’s executive chef and was responsible for overseeing the iconic resort’s diverse collection of restaurants, cafes, and lounges, as well as servicing over 300,000 square feet of banquet and event space. “For nearly ten years, David has been an integral part...
The Broadmoor Names Abby Murtagh, New Vice President and Managing Director
The BROADMOOR | November 4, 2022
Colorado Springs, CO— November 4, 2022 —Jack Damioli, President and CEO of The Broadmoor, announced today that Abby Murtagh is joining the resort as Vice President and Managing Director. Ms. Murtagh will bring a fresh perspective as she oversees the resort operations for the 104-year-old property. Her focus is executing strategies that contribute to the resort’s financial success. A key element of her role will be to maintain and improve the resort's legendary Forbes 5-star, AAA 5-diamond service and enhance the property's coveted culture. She will begin her tenure with The Broadmoor on January 4, 2023.In addition to The Broadmoorâ...
Nobody Asked Me, But… No. 196: Hotel History: The Broadmoor Hotel, Colorado Springs, Colorado (779 rooms)
Stanley Turkel | May 23, 2018
by Stanley Turkel, CMHS Hotel History: The Broadmoor Hotel, Colorado Springs, Colorado (1918) For over a century, dreamers, farmers, investors, and even a Prussian Count have held a vision of the magnificence in store for the Colorado Springs area. It took the foresight, dedication and incredible vision of one man, Spencer Penrose, to bring the dream to reality… and to make it wonderful enough to last 100 years. Even before it was the Broadmoor Dairy Farm, the land at the base of Cheyenne Mountain was a ranch where corn was grown for making brooms. Willie Wilcox, who came to the area seeking his fortune and hoping to find a cure ...
Nominations Open for the 2018 Historic Hotels Awards of Excellence
April 16, 2018
WASHINGTON, DC— April 16, 2018, Historic Hotels of America and Historic Hotels Worldwide are accepting nominations for the 2018 Awards of Excellence. The Awards of Excellence recognizes the pinnacle of this distinct group of nominees in a number of categories. Awards of Excellence winners will be announced and recipients will be honored on November 1, 2018 at The Broadmoor (1918) in Colorado Springs, Colorado during the 2018 Historic Hotels Awards of Excellence Ceremony and Gala. These prestigious awards are treasured by historic hotels and their hoteliers. Award winners receive annual recognition, promotion, and the acclaim from ...
Sea Island Company Ownership Consolidated Under the Anschutz Family
Sea Island | June 15, 2016
Sea Island, GA (June 15, 2016) – Sea Island Company today announced that the ownership of the company is being consolidated under the Anschutz family, one of its four current owners, marking the return of this historic property to long term family stewardship and commitment. This consolidation of ownership also brings together two iconic independent resorts in Sea Island and The Broadmoor, located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Sea Island, founded in 1928, is the only resort in the world to have received four Forbes Five-Star awards for eight consecutive years and The Broadmoor, founded in 1918, is the longest consecutive recipien...
