The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, July 2018 … BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, has named Alesha Newman director of sales for Forest Suites Resort at Heavenly Village, a Benchmark Resorts & Hotels property located in South Lake Tahoe, California. Jerry Bindel, Benchmark’s general manager for the resort, made the announcement.

"It is with pleasure that I congratulate Alesha on her newest position with our resort,” said Mr. Bindel. “She has served superbly in many roles during her time with us, and she has a keen understanding of nearly every department of the property. This is a well-deserved promotion.”

Previous to her promotion, Alesha Newman was active in the leadership and support of Forest Suites Resort’s food and beverage, sales, and conference services departments. She has also served in the property’s revenue management, banquet and restaurant operations, as well as wedding & special events services.

A native of Florida who is now passionate about the Lake Tahoe region, Ms. Newman is a graduate of Florida State University. She resides in Lake Tahoe with her husband and children.