�Laura�s tenure with Benchmark has been highlighted with numerous successes in operations, new business development, and client relations,� stated Mr. Haigh.  �I am extremely pleased to announce her promotion.� As vice president, Laura Neumann will directly oversee five Benchmark properties located in the Midwest.  Included are The Council House, an exclusive international conference center for SC Johnson, a Family Company, located in

Laura A. Neumann

Additionally, Laura Neumann will continue to provide field staff support to Benchmark�s private centers in North America.  These properties include 23 Wall Street, located in New York, New York; Edith Macy Conference Center, Briarcliff Manor, New York; the World Trade Institute Conference Center, New York, New York; CIBC Leadership Centre, Toronto, Canada; and Sun Microsystems Conference Center, Santa Clara, California.  

Most recently, Ms. Neumann was regional director of operations for Benchmark Hospitality.  Prior to this she was director of operations for The Northland Inn, a Benchmark property located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and before this general manager of Benchmark�s AT&T Learning Center, Basking Ridge, New Jersey.  Previous to this, she was general manager of The Council House, in Racine, Wisconsin.    

Laura Neumann began her career with Benchmark Hospitality in 1987 as director of conference services at Chaminade, an executive conference center located in Santa Cruz, California. Ms. Neumann resides in Monticello, Minnesota, with her family.

Benchmark Hospitality, an international hospitality management company based in The Woodlands, Texas, operates luxury resorts, hotels, and conference centers throughout the United States, in Canada, Japan, and Thailand.