Crestline Appoints Sherri Griffin Wright DOS for Courtyard by Marriott
ABERDEEN, MD, September 21, 2009 - Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc. today announced the appointment of Sherri Griffin Wright as Director of Sales for the 120 guestroom Courtyard by Marriott & the adjoining 78 guestroom Residence Inn hotel. The co-joined hotels enable guests to choose either of the two Marriott brands in one convenient location. The properties share several amenities and services such as parking facilities, meeting space and a fitness center.
Ms. Wright joins Crestline from La Quinta Corporation where she was Regional Sales Manager for the Northeast. She brings 25 years of hospitality industry sales management experience to this new position having also served most recently as the Senior Sales Manager for Forewinds Hospitality in Newark, DE, and Director of Sales & Marketing for The University of Delaware Courtyard by Marriott & Conference Center.
"Sherri brings extensive knowledge of the mid-Atlantic region as well as a wonderful reputation for guest service and team management," said Vicki Denfeld, Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Crestline Hotels & Resorts. "We look forward to her leadership and her ability to help us grow our business for these two fine hotels," added Denfeld.
Ms. Wright attended Prince George Community College and Baltimore International College. She holds several industry certifications including the Maryland Hotel & Lodging Association Certification in Sales & Marketing, and is active in many industry associations. She can be reached at Sherri.Wright@crestlinehotels.com.
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