Benchmark Appoints Richard Pauley, DOS&M for The Chattanoogan
HOUSTON, TX, December 10, 2008. Benchmark Hospitality International has announced the appointment of Richard Pauley as director of sales and marketing for The Chattanoogan, located in the heart of revitalized Chattanooga, Tennessee. Tom Cupo, general manager, made the announcement.
"I am just thrilled to welcome Richard to The Chattanoogan," said Mr. Cupo. "He brings a solid record of sales success to his new role, gained at properties in the Midwest and southern states. We look forward to his leadership."
Richard Pauley was previously director of sales at French Lick Resort Casino, the historic property located in French Lick, Indiana. In this role he was responsible for leading the sales programming for two historic, landmark properties. Prior to this, Mr. Pauley held the title of director of sales and marketing for the Radisson Hotel Cincinnati Riverfront of Covington, Kentucky. He began with the property as sales manager.
Mr. Pauley has served as director of sales for the Five Seasons Country Club of Crestview Hills, Kentucky. He has also worked with the Quad Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau of Davenport, Iowa, serving as the organization's executive director. Earlier in his career, Pauley worked in membership services for the National Association of Sports Commissions of Cincinnati, Ohio. He is a graduate of Northern Kentucky University, located in Highland Heights, Kentucky, where he earned a Bachelor of Organizational Studies degree. Mr. Pauley is relocating to Chattanooga with his family.
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