Mr. Gernentz

Chris Gernentz

Director, Safety and Security

Carlson Hotels, Americas

Chris Gernentz currently holds the position of Director, Safety and Security, Carlson Hotels, Americas. (www.carlson.com) He is responsible for Safety and Security plans and procedures that assist hotels worldwide in developing, implementing and enhancing compliance and best practices in order to ensure a safe, secure and sellable hotel.

Over the last 22 years, Mr. Gernentz has gained global Safety and Security Industry experience working in a variety of operations. Most recently, Mr. Gernentz has focused his career on building and enhancing Safety and Security strategies and processes in North and South America. The Carlson portfolio currently flies the Radisson, Country Inns and Suites, Park Plaza and Park Inn by Radisson flags, with the new up-scale Radisson Blu Aqua - Chicago set to open in late October.

Before joining Carlson, Mr. Gernentz spent time with the Toro Company, Flint Hills Resources and Capital Safety, responsible for overseeing and setting safety and security strategies for operations around the United States.
Mr. Gernentz is a member of the AHLA Loss Prevention Committee, Oversees Security Advisory Council, and the Latin American Regional Council.

Mr. Gernentz can be contacted at 763-656-3025 or cgernentz@carlson.com

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