Name: Erin RowlandTitle: Sustainability CoordinatorOrganization: Oregon Convention Center Years: Almost two yearsPrimary responsibilities: “Every day is very different. When we were working on LEED certification, I was working on policy and employee training. Now, I am working on strategic planning—determining how we can continue to push the envelope in how we operate our building.”Organization’s most significant sustainability-related accomplishment so far: “The most obvious is the recertification at LEED Platinum. Our center was not built to any LEED standards. It shows we have committed to improving our building operations over a decade.” Organization’s most significant sustainability-related challenge: “We feel proud...

DUCK, N.C.—Sanderling Resort, the Forbes Four Star and AAA Four Diamond property on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, welcomes Chef de Cuisine John Botkin to the Lifesaving Station culinary team. The restaurant, which reopened last spring in conjunction with the property’s redesign, embraces the coastal Carolina region through its seafood-centric menu—a fitting destination for Chef Botkin and his expertise in seafood.At Lifesaving Station, Chef Botkin will continue the restaurant’s focus on S.O.A.L. cuisine—sustainable, organic, artisanal, and local—under the aegis of Executive Chef Jeffrey Russell. Menu highlights include the Grilled Carolina Grouper with hoppin john, smokey spinach, and maque...

OAK BROOK, ILL.—Oak Brook Hills Resort announces the appointment of Stefan Mühle as General Manager. Bringing over 25 years of hospitality experience to the property, 12 of those with Portfolio Hotels & Resorts, Mühle oversees all operations at the renowned IACC Certified convention resort soon to become a member of the Hilton brand this summer. The resort features 386 guestrooms including 38 suites, 42,500 square feet of meetings space, and the award-winning Willow Crest Golf Club, a certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary, preserving and enhancing wildlife habitat and protecting resources.“Seasoned leaders such as Stefan have the ability to bring heart...

Name: Rocio HammershaimbTitle: Sustainability Manager—The Americas Organization: Starwood Hotels & Resorts WorldwideYears with organization: 27Years in current position: onePrimary responsibilities: “I support our hotels so they can reach their sustainability goals. We want sustainability embedded in everything we do.”  Organization’s most significant sustainability-related accomplishment: “Working with organizations that help children. We have also had success in reducing energy and water and carbon. We just launched a Starwood Cares for the Community program.” Organization’s most significant sustainability-related challenge: “Keeping up with all of our initiatives and maintaining a consistent approach for our guests.” STAMFORD, CONN.—If you chat with Rocio Hammershaimb about...

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,...