Benchmark Names Larry Tompkins Controller for Chaminade Resort & Spa in Santa Cruz, California
Houston, Texas - September 8, 2014 - Benchmark Hospitality International®, a leading U.S.-based hospitality management company, has named Larry Tompkins controller for Chaminade Resort & Spa, a Benchmark Resort® located in Santa Cruz overlooking Monterey Bay. Kevin Herbst, Benchmark's general manager at the resort, made the announcement.
"I am very pleased to announce Larry's promotion," said Mr. Herbst. "His leadership skills and financial acumen will serve our resort well, as will his familiarity with the property. This is a well-deserved promotion and another great example of how Benchmark builds careers."
Larry Tompkins' hospitality career spans three decades. He was most recently assistant controller for Chaminade Resort & Spa, a position he assumed in 2011. Prior to joining Benchmark Hospitality International, Mr. Tompkins held financial leadership positions at hotels and resorts throughout the southwestern United States. He and his wife reside in Santa Cruz.
About Chaminade Resort & Spa
Chaminade Resort & Spa, www.chaminade.com, offers world-class hospitality on the California Coast. Built high on a bluff, the mission-style luxury resort commands a panoramic view of the Monterey Bay and the Santa Cruz Mountains. Chaminade's superior location offers a sense of peaceful seclusion only minutes from world-renowned golf, beaches and downtown Santa Cruz. The remarkable setting combined with the renowned quality and personalized service of Benchmark Hospitality International keeps guests coming back time and time again. At Chaminade, our goal is to exceed the expectations of guests during their stay at one of the finest conference resorts in the Bay Area.
About Benchmark Resorts & Hotels®
Benchmark Resorts & Hotels® represents the finest in lodging, dining, recreational and meeting accommodations. Many are certified by the International Association of Conference Centers, the leading professional organization governing the multi-billion dollar conference center industry on five continents, and many have also been recognized with the coveted Benchmark Conference Centers® certification of meeting excellence. Benchmark Resorts & Hotels deliver highly specialized service that anticipates guests' needs and ensures a hospitality experience unsurpassed and long remembered. www.benchmarkresortsandhotels.com. To become a fan on Facebook, visit www.facebook.com/BenchmarkResortsandHotels, or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/BenchmarkHotels.
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