The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, July 2017 … BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, has named Kevin Rosa director of sales & marketing for the Forbes Four Star-rated Villas of Grand Cypress, a Gemstone Collection property located in Orlando, Florida. Mark Cox, BENCHMARK's general manager at the resort, made the announcement.

“It is a pleasure to welcome Kevin to Villas of Grand Cypress and to Benchmark,” said Mr. Cox. “He comes to us with extraordinary leadership experience gained at distinguished resorts in important markets, with a particular focus on Florida. He is a terrific addition to our team!”

Kevin Rosa brings nearly three decades of experience to his new position at Villas of Grand Cypress. He was most recently director of sales and marketing for the Loews Don Cesar Hotel and the Beach House Suites by Loews Don Cesar of St. Petersburg, Florida. He has served in the same position for such signature properties as Turnberry Isle Miami and The Sagamore, Bolton Landing, New York. Mr. Rosa was associate director of sales for The Cloister and The Lodge at Sea Island in Georgia. Earlier in his career he worked with the landmark Greenbrier of White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, and The Breakers, in Palm Beach, Florida.

Mr. Rosa earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the College of Hotel, Restaurant and Travel Administration at Georgia State University. He has been honored by serving on numerous Chamber and CVB Boards throughout his career.