Congratulations to Brian Inman, general manager at the DoubleTree Hotel Springfield for being named DoubleTree General Manager of the Year! Out of 307 DoubleTree hotels in the Americas, Inman was chosen for the award that is presented to the GM that best represents the DoubleTree by Hilton Brand Promise in their hotel, with their management company, and in the community. Brian graduated in 1987.

Congratulations to Cat Blankenship, Style Talent Coach for the W Hotel in Westwood (LA) California, was awarded the “Producer of the Quarter” for the W Hotel in Westwood (LA), California.  General Manager Mark Eberewein said it was given to her for being “a clear standout among the TCs (Managers) during their renovation” , and for “enduring the most difficult conversions” in their 25 million dollar renovation project. Cat is a 2013 graduate.

The success of our alumni is extremely important. Throughout the year, many of you receive awards and recognition for accomplishments in your hospitality careers. The HRA department would like to recognize these achievements. Whether it is an individual award or team award, we want to know. If you would like to submit an accomplishment for a future newsletter, please email Shawn Erdman.