Benchmark Hospitality International Appoints Karen DiFulgo VP of HR
Houston, Texas - December 7, 2012 - Benchmark Hospitality International , a leading US-based independent hospitality management company, has appointed Karen DiFulgo vice president human resources for the leading, privately-held hospitality management company. Greg Champion, Benchmark's chief operating officer, made the announcement.
"I am very pleased to welcome Karen to our company,” said Mr. Champion. "She comes to us highly credentialed and with broad human resources experience from a variety of industries. She is a terrific addition to our leadership team.”
Karen DiFulgo was previously vice president human resources for Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center. She has served as corporate director of employee development for The Brickman Group, and earlier held the title of vice president of human resources for TNS Healthcare.
Ms. DiFulgo graduated from the University of Baltimore with a Bachelor of Science degree in human resources. She is relocating to The Woodlands, Texas.
About Benchmark Hospitality International
Benchmark Hospitality International is a leader in the management and marketing of resorts, conference centers, hotels, and Personal Luxury Resorts & HotelsSM. The independent company, launched in 1980, is a worldwide organization operating properties in major metropolitan and resort destinations. Benchmark's international headquarters is located in The Woodlands, Texas, near Houston. Benchmark Hospitality is also a founding member of the International Association of Conference Centers. The company's eastern regional office is in New Jersey, western regional office is in Washington, with international offices in Tokyo, Japan, and Santiago, Chile. For the location of Benchmark's properties and additional information, visit www.benchmarkhospitality.com.
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