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Whether at the property, company or association level, an environmental program cannot be successful without a leader championing the cause. Green Lodging News is always looking for “green” champions to profile. Who at your organization deserves to be featured? Contact Glenn Hasek, editor, at (813) 510-3868, or by e-mail at: greenlodgingnews@gmail.com.

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Whether at the property, company or association level, an environmental program cannot be successful without a leader championing the cause. Green Lodging News is always looking for “green” champions to profile. Who at your organization deserves to be featured? Contact Glenn Hasek, editor, at (813) 510-3868, or by e-mail at: greenlodgingnews@gmail.com.

Billy Alberigi Promoted to Director of Operations at Bardessono

YOUNTVILLE, CALIF.—Benchmark Hospitality International, a leading U.S.-based hospitality management company, has named Billy Alberigi Director of Operations for Bardessono, California’s first and only LEED Platinum certified hotel. Bardessono is located in Yountville, Napa Valley, and is part of Benchmark Hospitality’s Personal Luxury Resorts & Hotels collection. Jim Treadway, Benchmark’s general manager at the hotel, made the announcement. Previously, Alberigi was Director of Property Management for Bardessono, a position to which he was appointed in December 2008, two months before the hotel opened.Earlier in his career, Alberigi worked in sales and project management for a variety of technically-oriented companies. He...

Jayson Kanekoa Appointed Executive Chef at Waikoloa Beach

WAIKOLOA, HAWAII—Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa on Hawaii Island’s Kohala Coast has announced the promotion of Jayson Kanekoa from Executive Sous Chef to Executive Chef.“Chef Jayson’s promotion is well-deserved and I have every confidence in him to provide exceptional culinary experiences for our guests,” said John C. Tolbert, Cluster General Manager of Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa and Wailea Beach Marriott Resort & Spa.Kanekoa will oversee the resort’s culinary team, all food and beverage outlets, and will bring his expertise to cultivate the resort’s restaurant and catering menus. He attributes his passion for fresh, locally influenced cuisine...

As Xanterra’s Sustainability Ambassador, Catherine Greener Helps Soften Company’s Footprint

Name: Catherine GreenerTitle: Vice President of Sustainability Organization: Xanterra Parks & Resorts Years with Organization: One and one-halfPrimary responsibilities: “Leading sustainability development across all resorts, setting policy and being a sustainability ambassador for Xanterra.”Organization’s most significant sustainability-related accomplishment: “The engagement of our people around our robust environmental management system.”Organization’s most significant sustainability-related challenge: “Engaging our guests in this journey in a way that is ‘on brand’—providing legendary hospitality with a softer footprint. Being stewards of the beautiful places guests are visiting. Inviting them along our stewardship journey.” DENVER—When Chris Lane, Vice President of Environmental Affairs, Xanterra Parks & Resorts,...

Audubon International Names Doug Bechtel as New Leader

TROY, N.Y.—The appointment of Doug Bechtel as president and chief executive officer of Audubon International (AI), a New York-based organization that works with organizations in 36 countries on environmental sustainability, was announced by the AI board of directors.Bechtel has been serving as associate director of environmental programs for AI. Prior to joining the organization, Bechtel was director of conservation science for The Nature Conservancy’s New Hampshire Chapter for more than 15 years.AI is a not-for-profit organization that works with nearly 2,500 golf courses, business and other organizations to encourage good management of natural resources. Its mission is to deliver...

Airlie Center Promotes Jeremy Anderson to Executive Chef

WARRENTON, VA.—Airlie Center General Manager Kevin Carter announces the promotion of Jeremy Anderson to Executive Chef. A member of the culinary team for more than nine years, Anderson has worked hand-in-hand with Culinary Director Jeff Witte who served as Executive Chef for 11 years.“Chef Anderson has been working with Chef Witte for many years and is ready to take Airlie’s culinary program to the next level,” says Carter. “Jeremy’s culinary talents will allow him to tell lots of stories about sophisticated simplicity through his creations.”As partners, Witte and Anderson have developed a sustainable, local and organic program. Anderson’s passion...

Jessica Rosman Keeps Suppliers in Sync with Caesars’ CodeGreen Strategy

Name: Jessica RosmanTitle: Director of Supplier Diversity and Sustainability Organization: Caesars Entertainment Corp.Years with Organization: FivePrimary responsibilities: “Encouraging minority- and women-owned businesses in our supply chain—focusing on economic inclusion. Looking at all the appropriations we currently deal with. I have also been extremely involved in waste management.”Organization’s most significant sustainability-related accomplishment so far: “We have reduced our carbon emissions by 12 percent over the last five years.”Organization’s most significant sustainability-related challenge: “Educating our supply chain so that companies will continue to be efficient. Working with our top suppliers and encouraging them to follow in our footsteps.”LAS VEGAS—Timing may not...

Hard Work, Leadership, Savings Result in Deserved Recognition for PGA National Resort & Spa’s Kathy McGuire

Name: Kathy McGuireTitle: Manager, Sustainable DevelopmentOrganization: PGA National Resort & SpaYears with Organization: Eight years Primary responsibilities: “I set the goals for our sustainability efforts each year. I itemize the things I believe are achievable.” Organization’s most significant sustainability-related accomplishment so far: “Minimizing waste has been our greatest achievement.” Organization’s most significant sustainability-related challenge: “Energy use. This building was built in 1981. We have replaced just about everything you can replace.” PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLA.—In recognition of her success in leading multiple sustainability efforts at the PGA National Resort & Spa—she helped save the property $350,000 in the last...

Kaiser Joins Solar Powered Hilton Meadowlands as General Manager

MEADOWLANDS, N.J.—Thirty-year hotel veteran Steven S. Kaiser has joined the 427-room Hilton Meadowlands as general manager. The hotel, which converted to the Hilton brand from the Sheraton Meadowlands on October 31, 2013, is located at Two Meadowlands Plaza in East Rutherford and features a 1.1-megawatt solar photovoltaic installation on its carport. The solar panels are expected to generate 20 percent of the property’s energy.  “Steve has worked for top-rated hotels on both coasts, the last 20 years on the East Coast, including multiple properties in New Jersey,” said Joseph Bojanowski, president of PM Hospitality Strategies (PMHS), operators of the...

Firsts are Familiar to Colorado Convention Center’s Lindsay Arell

Name: Lindsay ArellTitle: Sustainable Programs Manager Organization: Colorado Convention CenterPrimary responsibilities: “I focus on the sustainability of our operations. I help to make sure recycling and composting are in place and that we are following energy efficiency policies. I work closely with clients to help them pull off sustainability goals. I network within the industry overall to let peers know what we are doing. We are in the middle of our LEED recertification. I am helping to mentor that process.”Organization’s most significant sustainability-related accomplishment so far: “The Center’s most significant accomplishment is putting in a position for a sustainability...

Mandy Martin: a Driving Force Behind Las Vegas Sands’ ECO360° Success

Name: Mandy MartinTitle: Global Sustainability Manager Organization: Las Vegas Sands Corp.Years with Las Vegas Sands Corp.: Just shy of two years. Primary responsibilities: Mandy leads Las Vegas Sands’ global sustainability efforts in the United States, Macau and Singapore. “Overall I run the Sands ECO360° program worldwide,” she says. “I am the ‘go to’ person for communications, public relations and community engagement. I also do reporting for the Carbon Disclosure Project, worked on our 2011 Environmental Report, and work on other similar reports.” Organization’s most significant sustainability-related accomplishment so far: “It changes every single year,” she says. “This year we...