honolulu1938

Born in Honolulu, raised on Kauai, left the islands at 19, served my country in the U.S. Navy. Entered the hotel industry, as a management trained, worked historic hotels, in various management positions, with primary emphasis in Food and Beverage. Worked for ITT Sheraton, as VP/Regional Director, Franchise Division, Southwest, 37 hotels and Inns. Managed Westchase Hilton & Towers, Houston, Historic Sheraton Gunter Hotel, San Antonio, Napili Kai Beach Resort, Maui, Hawaii. Currently, a hospitality consultant with Mid-Cities Lodging Associates, home base - D/FW Texas. I am a CHA - Certified Hotel Administrator (3-Diamond) - American Culinary Federation (1973) - Les Amis D'Escoffier Society - American Academy of Chefs. Numerous awards of distinction, representing the Hotel & and Restaurant Industry.