Appointments & Promotions

Kirk Pierpoint Named Director of Engineering of Kauai Marriott Resort and Lagoons

August 30, 2010 - Kirk Pierpoint has been appointed to director of engineering of the newly transformed Kauai Marriott Resort on Kalapaki Beach (www.kauaimarriott.com) and Kauai Lagoons. In this position, he will be responsible for managing the engineering departments’ daily operations, maintaining the resort’s buildings and grounds, and upholding standards in safety, security and asset protection.

With more than fifteen years of hotel renovations and construction experience with Marriott’s Architecture and Construction Division, Pierpoint most recently served as site project manager and oversaw the successful completion of Kauai Marriott Resort’s nine-month, $50 million makeover that touched all hotel areas. Significant enhancements include 356 newly renovated guestrooms and suites, refurbished Kukui’s on Kalapaki Beach restaurant with new Toro-Tei sushi restaurant, refreshed Aupaka Terrace lobby lounge, and newly built children’s pool with a slide and water spout features.

“We look forward to the expertise that Kirk will bring to the resort,” said Brad Snyder, area general manager of Kauai Marriott Resort. “He is a team player with great leadership skills and has fostered a positive relationship with his department, management and fellow associates. Thus, we anticipate a natural transition to this new position.”

Prior to joining Marriott, Pierpoint was a project management consultant for Host Hotels and Resorts and owned a residential construction company.

Pierpoint was born in Jacksonville, Florida and raised in Kansas City, Missouri. He and his wife Ellen reside in Kapaa, Kauai.

Discover your paradise with Marriott’s legendary aloha spirit at the new KAUAI MARRIOTT RESORT ON KALAPAKI BEACH. Located on the serene, family-friendly Kalapaki Beach, the centrally located, 800-acre oceanfront resort makes it easy for guests to experience the pure splendor of Kauai, world renowned for its natural beauty, isolated beaches, carefree ambience and exhilarating activities. Fresh off a $50 million renovation, Kauai Marriott Resort guests will relax in completely new guest rooms and suites while enjoying the island’s most impressive swimming pool with five saunas. Experience a mixture of creative island inspired cuisine masterfully prepared at the oceanfront Kukui’s On Kalapaki Beach Restaurant featuring the new Toro Tei sushi bar. Golfers can tee up at the premier Kauai Lagoons golf club, a Jack Nicklaus Signature course offering breathtaking ocean views. To start your island discovery at the new Kauai Marriott Resort, please call (800) 220-2925, 808) 245-5050 or visit www.kauaimarriott.com.

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