The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, December 20, 2012 … Benchmark Hospitality International, a leading U.S.-based hospitality management company, has named Patrick Snodgrass controller for Chaminade Resort & Spa, the award-winning and historic property overlooking Monterey Bay in Santa Cruz, California.  Kevin Herbst, Benchmark’s general manager at Chaminade, made the announcement.

“It is a pleasure to welcome Patrick to Chaminade Resort & Spa,” said Mr. Herbst.  “He comes to our property with important experience in financial accounting both within and outside the hospitality industry.  We look forward to his contributions to our leadership team.”

Patrick Snodgrass was previously controller for the St. Louis Union Station Marriott Hotel, located in the National Historic Landmark in St. Louis, Missouri.  Prior to this, he served in the same position for the Renaissance St. Louis Hotel-Airport.  Mr. Snodgrass has held senior financial positions for other major brand hotels, as well as for a real estate development firm and a consumer products company.

A Certified Public Accountant, Patrick Snodgrass is a graduate of the University of Missouri where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting.  He is a member of the Hospitality Financial & Technical Professionals Association.  Mr. Snodgrass is relocating the Santa Cruz with his family.

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 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