The Peabody Orlando Names Michael Jueds Director of Engineering
Orlando, FL - May 19, 2011 - The Peabody Orlando is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Jueds to the position of director of engineering. In this role, Jueds will be responsible for maintaining the building, grounds and physical plant with particular attention towards safety, security and asset protection. Jueds will also be accountable for managing the budget, capital expenditure projects, preventative maintenance and energy conservation on the property.
“We are thrilled to welcome Michael to The Peabody Orlando family,” stated Alan Villaverde, managing director of The Peabody Orlando and president of Peabody Hotels Division. “We know his professional experience and high level of property maintenance knowledge will exceed our guests' and associates' expectations and provide them with the safety and satisfaction they deserve.”
Jueds brings more than 11 years of progressive and executive level experience in sustainable facilities construction and maintenance management to The Peabody Orlando. He most recently served as director of property operations at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront in San Diego, Calif., where he was responsible for the direction of the pre-opening and ongoing maintenance operations of the high-rise convention hotel consisting of 1.2 million square feet. While in this capacity, he spearheaded the hotel's sustainability initiatives which included the structuring and implementation of the first hotel-based food recycling program in San Diego, along with a comprehensive guestroom amenity and linen diversion/donation program.
Jueds earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Technology with a concentration in Facilities Management from the University of Wisconsin. He is also a LEED Accredited Professional and an IFMA Certified Facility Manager.
About The Peabody Orlando:
The Peabody Orlando, opened in November 1986, is a staple in the Orlando-area convention and tourism industry and famous for its Peabody Ducks. The hotel has received the prestigious Forbes Travel Guide Four Star rating for 22 consecutive years. Located directly across from and adjacent to the Orange County Convention Center and in the heart of the International Drive entertainment district, The Peabody Orlando currently offers 1,641 ultra-luxurious guestrooms, 300,000 total square feet of state-of-the-art, flexible function space, a 22,000-square-foot, full-service spa, salon and fitness center and ten delectable dining and entertainment options. Peabody Hotels, comprising The Peabody Orlando, The Peabody Memphis and The Peabody Little Rock (all Forbes Travel Guide Four Star rated hotels) is a division within the portfolio Peabody Hotel Group of Memphis, Tennessee. To learn more, please visit www.PeabodyOrlando.com, connect on Facebook or follow on Twitter.
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