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Joseph Dantoni GM of Pier House Resort & Spa in Key West
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emington Hotels, a full management and hospitality service company, has named Joseph Dantoni as General Manager of Pier House Resort & Spa. With more than 20 years of experience in luxury hotels and a past recognition as General Manager of the Year by Remington Hotels, Dantoni seeks to elevate the guest experience that embraces authentic Key West charm. With a proven track record of success leading upscale properties, Dantoni recently guided Melrose Georgetown Joseph Dantoni Hotel through a major renovation and reconcepting process. Dantoni’s general manager experience includes the 144-key Historic Inns of Annapolis, a historic boutique hotel in Annapolis, Md. In January 2011 Dantoni was named Remington Hotels’ General Manager of the Year, where he increased revenues to the highest levels in property history and significantly improved guest service scores while leading Historic Inns of Annapolis. “I am excited to join the dynamic team at Pier House Resort. This town has such rich history and Pier House is one of the most iconic landmarks around,” says Joe Dantoni, general manager Pier House Resort & Spa. As part of a collection of luxury hotels and resorts managed by Remington Hotels, Pier House Resort & Spa is nestled among tropical gardens, genuine service and charming accommodations while located steps away from the spirited streets of Key West. The resort provides a distinct guest experience full of authentic island charisma.
Mass Care Specialist Recognized For Excellence
H&R’s Michael Whitehead Wins Craig Irwin Memorial Award
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lorida Mass Care coordinator Michael Whitehead of Tallahassee has recently been awarded the Craig Irwin Memorial Award by FEMA. The Craig Irwin Memorial Award recognizes excellence in service and support with the individual assistance network. “I’m honored to receive such an award,” Whitehead said. “I want to thank FEMA and all the state officers for giving me such a tremendous honor. I promise to continue working to increase our nation’s mass care capabilities.” Following a disaster, individual assistance and/or mass care programs coordinate with federal, state, local, and voluntary/non-profit entities to provide recovery assistance to survivors. Whitehead serves as the mass care coordinator as part of Florida’s State Emergency Response Team and is an employee of the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Hotels and Restaurants. In addition to working disaster events in Florida, Whitehead has also assisted other states including Mississippi during Hurricane Katrina in 2005, Louisiana during Hurricane Gustav in 2008, New Jersey during Hurricane Irene in 2011 and Maryland during Hurricane Sandy in 2012. Following his work in Maryland, Whitehead took two weeks of vacation time to volunteer with the American Red Cross in New York City to assist with additional Sandy response and recovery efforts.
FRLA Welcomes Mary Alford
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n August, Mary Alford started work at FRLA as a Legislative Analyst. Mary will replace Maggie Gaby. She joins the Government Relations team after working for the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Since starting at DBPR in 2005, she has worked in the Division of Professions, Office of Communications and the Office of Legislative Affairs. Mary and her husband, Gordon, look forward to the Seminole football season every year! Go Noles!
Mary Alford
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