MILWAUKEE, WIS.—Marcus Hotels & Resorts, a division of The Marcus Corp., announced that Ted Lorenzi has been named Vice President of Engineering and Sustainability. Lorenzi joins the company with more than 30 years of hospitality experience in operational planning and corporate facility management roles.In his new role, Lorenzi will be responsible for the development, advancement and implementation of engineering, environmental and energy management strategies and sustainability programs throughout the Marcus Hotels & Resorts portfolio. Prior to joining Marcus Hotels & Resorts he served as Senior Director, Engineering Design and Operations for Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group in Minneapolis. His responsibilities...

HOUSTON—Everyone at ForrestPerkins mourns the loss and celebrates the life of our colleague and dear friend, Clifford R. Tuttle, who passed away May 20 at 11:20 p.m. in Houston. He was with his loving family and is survived by his brother, Philip I. Tuttle and his wife Sharon, his niece, Kelly Day, her husband Alan and their son Brooks, and his nephew Robert and his wife Leigh and their son Weston. An award-winning interior designer, Cliff Tuttle managed the interior design practice in the San Francisco office of luxury hotel design firm ForrestPerkins. He joined ForrestPerkins at its founding in...

NEW YORK—Hotel sustainability will be in the national spotlight on television beginning May 26 on Showtime. It is then, at 8 p.m. EST, that sustainability consultant Scott Miller will be featured along with Caesars Entertainment Corp. on Showtime’s nine-part series, “Years of Living Dangerously.” The series was produced by executive producers including James Cameron, Arnold Schwarzenegger and five others. The show on which Miller appears was produced by Joel Bach and David Gelber. There are 14 correspondents who conduct interviews during the series. Among them are Lesley Stahl, Matt Damon, Harrison Ford, and Jessica Alba. Miller was interviewed by...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...