Ryan Parker
Kimpton La Peer Hotel in West Hollywood, California, announces the appointment of Ryan Parker as general manager. With more than two decades of hospitality experience and 11 years as general manager at multiple hotels, Parker brings a proven record of driving operational excellence, creative innovation and team performance. Most recently general manager at Hana-Maui Resort, he also led The Shay in Culver City.
Hillary Smith
Creative Group announces the appointment of Hillary Smith Stone, CMP, CSEP, as global head of creative and marketing. In her new role, Stone will lead the agency’s creative practice and marketing team, champion design excellence and elevate experiences for clients worldwide.
Kelli Donahoe
Music City Center in Nashville has named Kelli Donahoe as chief sales officer. With more than 20 years of convention center sales and operations experience in Pittsburgh, Orlando and San Jose, Donahoe most recently served as chief operating officer at MCC. A CMP Fellow, she previously led the Dayton Convention Center as general manager. In her new role, she will oversee sales, marketing and promotional initiatives to drive bookings and elevate the venue’s success.
Allen Highfield
Auberge Resorts Collection has appointed Allen Highfield as general manager of Madeline Hotel & Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection in Telluride, Colorado. With more than 20 years of hospitality experience and a decade in luxury mountain destinations including Aspen, Lake Tahoe and Deer Valley, Highfield brings deep operational expertise and a passion for alpine hospitality.
Greg Byrnes
One10 LLC has appointed Greg Byrnes as senior director, strategic accounts. In his new role, Byrnes will drive growth for One10’s travel and events division through new client development and strategic initiatives. With more than seven years at PRA and prior leadership roles at Northstar Travel Group and Questex, he brings extensive global experience and strong industry relationships.
Carrie Williams
Salamander Collection has appointed Carrie Williams as general manager of Aspen Meadows Resort in Aspen, Colorado. A hospitality professional with two decades in the Aspen area, Williams previously served as managing director of operations and facilities for the Aspen Institute. She brings deep knowledge of the resort, where she led sustainability and renovation projects.
Daniel Lotz
Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club, JB Duke Hotel and Lodge at Duke Medical Center have promoted Daniel Lotz to area general manager. A 20-year veteran of the Duke hospitality portfolio, Lotz previously served as general manager of the Inn and area director of rooms operations. His leadership was instrumental in launching the JB Duke Hotel and Lodge at Duke Medical Center. In his new role, Lotz will oversee operations across all three properties and guide strategic growth.
Jason Bond
Groups360 has appointed Jason Bond as vice president of attendee solutions. With more than 25 years in the meetings and events industry, Bond brings extensive agency-side expertise from leadership roles at Prestige Global Meeting Source and ConferenceDirect. In his new role, he will lead initiatives to enhance attendee engagement and event efficiency worldwide.
Leonel De Leon
Hilton Irvine has appointed Leonel De Leon as executive chef. A Le Cordon Bleu graduate with more than 20 years of experience in fine dining and hospitality, De Leon has worked in top Southern California kitchens and hotel culinary programs. In his new role, he will oversee all culinary operations, including the hotel’s signature restaurant, Aura. De Leon will introduce globally inspired, seasonal menus that reflect his passion for creating memorable, story-driven dining experiences.
