Esther White Continues Up Corporate Ladder at White Lodging
MERRILLVILLE, Ind., May 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- White Lodging has announced the promotion of Esther White to the position of General Manager at the Courtyard by Marriott in Hammond, Indiana. She comes to this position from the Residence Inn by Marriott in Hammond where she had served as Operations Manager since July 2010.
While still in school at Purdue University Calumet where she studied hospitality and tourism management, White began her career with White Lodging. She was first a Guest Service Representative at the Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza in Merrillville, Indiana and was later promoted to Front Desk Supervisor.
She then assumed the duties of Operations Manager at the Fairfield Inn and Suites in Merrillville and was responsible for overseeing the property while it underwent a $2 million renovation.
After graduating from Purdue, White came back the Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza as the Front Office Manager. During her time there, she handled day-to-day operations during a period when the hotel was going through a $13 million renovation.
White also served a one-year turn as the Assistant General Manager at the Hilton Garden Inn in Merrillville.
"Esther is a hard working and talented individual who has achieved success at each step in her career," Regional Vice President Ron Caldwell said. "From going from an hourly associate to General Manager within five years, shows her dedication. She also is a good example of White Lodging's commitment to training and developing 'A' players." Caldwell concluded by saying, "We are proud of Esther's success."
White Lodging Services Corporation was established in 1985 and is headquartered in Merrillville, Indiana. White Lodging is a fully integrated hotel ownership, development, and operations company – a recognized leader that has defined and cultivated the ability to achieve consistent, sustainable growth among mid- to large-scale hotels across the country. Their current portfolio consists of over 154 hotels in 17 states and encompasses representation of the following leading brands: Marriott International, Inc., Hilton Worldwide, Hyatt Global, Starwood Hotels and Resorts, InterContinental Hotel Group, and Carlson Hotels Worldwide.
For more information about White Lodging, please visit www.whitelodging.com or call 219-472-2900.
SOURCE White Lodging Services Corporation
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