Benchmark | August 20, 2019
The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, August 2019 … BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, has promoted Shaun Griffin to the position of regional director of finance. Mr. Griffin’s responsibilities will include overseeing the financial operations of several of Benchmark’s Florida properties, including Costa d’Este Beach Resort & Spa, Cardozo South Beach, Beachwalk Elite Hotel and Resort, and Marenas Beach Resort. Kirk Jones, chief financial officer, made the announcement.
“It is an honor to congratulate Shaun on his promotion and his new position within our company,” said Mr. Jones. “He has proven to be exceptionally proficient in the roles he has assumed while with Benchmark, and we look forward to his active and expanded leadership responsibilities with us. Shaun is a terrific example of how Benchmark helps build careers.”
 
Shaun Griffin was previously controller for Benchmark’s Costa d’Este Beach Resort & Spa, a Gemstone Collection property located in Vero Beach, Florida. He originally joined Benchmark in 2018.
Earlier, Mr. Griffin worked in financial services and accounting for Merrimack Health Care Group and Edgewood Life Care Services, where he was exceptionally skilled with detailed reporting as well as finance and internal control systems expertise for ensuring profitability.
Shaun Griffin earned his Master’s degree and his Bachelor of Science degree from Southern New Hampshire University. He resides in Vero Beach, Florida.