Mr. Dixon joined the Clarion Barceló Hotel in June 2000 as the Director of Human Resources and has been an instrumental leader on the hotel�s Executive Operating Committee. 

�Ed�s natural ability to lead his staff will continue to produce an excellent guest experience at the hotel,� states Dave Durbin, President & CEO of Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc.  �This promotion is a well deserved recognition of Ed�s talent and dedication.� 

Mr. Dixon earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Human, Environmental and Consumer Resources from Eastern Michigan University and his Master of Science in Administration from Central Michigan University in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan.  He can be reached at the hotel located at 8600 Merriman Road, Romulus, MI 48174, or (734) 728-7900 (phone) or [email protected] (e-mail).

Jeffrey Johnsen named General Manager at the Jacksonville Marriott Hotel in Jacksonville Florida.  Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc manages the 256-room property. 

Mr. Johnsen joins Crestline after most recently serving as General Manager for the World Golf Village Renaissance Resort in St. Augustine Florida.  His experience in the Florida market also includes Executive positions at the Amelia Island Plantation Resort, Indian River Plantation Resort (now the Marriott Hutchinson Island Beach Resort & Marina) and he was formerly a Marriott general manager with Interstate Hotels & Resorts.  Mr. Johnsen attended high school and college in Orlando and began his hospitality career there with Rosen Hotels & Resorts and Hyatt Hotels & Resorts. 

Dave Durbin, President & CEO of Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc. states, "Jeff has an extensive background in hotel operations and a deep understanding of the Marriott brand and the Florida market.  In addition, he is an active member in both industry and community organizations�further enhancing his ability to help the hotel achieve a new level of excellence.  We are pleased to have such an outstanding and accomplished individual joining our management team." 

Mr. Johnsen can be reached at the hotel located at 4670 Salisbury Road, Jacksonville, FL 32256 or (904) 296-2222 (phone) or [email protected] (e-mail).

Ken Hammac appointed General Manager at the Hilton Garden Inn Detroit Downtown. Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc. will manage the hotel.  The property is scheduled to open in March 2004. 

Mr. Hammac most recently served as General Manager at another Crestline managed hotel � the Clarion Barceló Hotel near the Detroit Metro Airport.   His extensive experience in the greater Detroit market includes having worked as the Detroit-area District Manager of Extended Stay America, as well as experience at the Embassy Suites in Livonia and the Hilton Suites in Romulus.  Hammac began his career in the hospitality industry at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Dearborn, MI. 

�Ken has earned this position through his hard work and dedication in serving our customers,� states David L. Durbin, President & CEO of Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc.  �His knowledge of the metro Detroit area and his hands-on operational approach will certainly allow him to lead our Hilton Garden Inn Detroit Downtown to a successful opening and beyond!�

Mr. Hammac holds a B.A. in Business Administration from Northwood Institute in Midland, Michigan.   He can be reached in the pre-opening office (313) 967-0900 (phone) or [email protected] (e-mail).

Sami Zeitoun named General Manager at the Wyndham Hotel in San Diego, California.  Crestline manages the 180-room hotel for Hospitality Properties Trust (HPT). 

Mr. Zeitoun joined Crestline in 1997 and most recently served as the Assistant General Manager at the Holiday Inn on the Hill in Washington DC.  He began his hotel career in 1989 with Hyatt Hotels and held a variety of management positions with the company along the East Coast and in Wisconsin. 

Dave Durbin, President & CEO of Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc. states, "Throughout his career, Sami has earned a reputation for his insight into guest needs and he has a proven track record of delivering results.  His background includes both hospitality and food & beverage operations�the ideal combination for his new role as General Manager." 

Mr. Zeitoun can be reached at the hotel located at 5975 Lusk Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92121 or (858) 558-1818 (phone) or [email protected] (e-mail).

Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc. manages and leases 40 hotels, resorts and conference and convention centers with over 8600 rooms in seventeen states and the District of Columbia. 

Barceló Crestline Corporation is the parent company of Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc.  Barceló Crestline also leases and has investments in hotel properties.