Words to Live By…
Study the past if you would define the future.
Confucius
Vice President of Finance
William has over 25 years of accounting, operational, and financial management experience with independent luxury brands, as well as brands such as Hilton, Holiday Inn, Marriott, Omni, and Sheraton. Previously, he’s held a Regional Director of Finance and General Manager position for Meristar and Sage Hospitality.
As a Regional Director of Finance, William oversaw the accounting departments for properties in the state Indiana; Tennessee, where he oversaw the opening of the Marriott Vanderbilt hotel; and Kentucky at the famous historic Hilton Seelbach. During his time at Sage Hospitality, William was responsible for hotel openings, regional accounting, and the PMS and POS conversion of 11 indoor water-resort hotels. Later on, his experience grew again at the Hotel Madeline Resort and Inn at Lost Creek in Telluride, CO and Omni Montelucia Resort in Scottsdale, AZ.
For the past four years, William has enjoyed the opportunity to work as a General Manager for the Courtyard Marriott and Four Points brand where he received awards in both Financial Performance and Brand Standards. Now at Sandpiper, William is proud to be a part of a family that never stops adding innovation to the hospitality industry.
More About William
HOMEtown
Mobile, AL
Book SMARTS
Auburn University – “War Eagle, Bleed Orange and Blue”
What is HOSPITALITY?
Hospitality is a way of life. It’s not just the act of inviting and servicing the internal and external customer, but it’s also the feeling you present to the person(s) you are servicing. Hospitality is about being sincere, genuine, and warm. Hospitality is Sandpiper.
When he is NOT WORKING, he is…
Cycling, playing video games, cooking and creating food with a kick of heat!
Favorite TEAMS
Pittsburgh Steelers, Auburn Tigers, LA Lakers, and Atlanta Braves
Dream VACATION
Touring Europe like Anthony Bourdain and tasting all the well know delicacies of Italy, France, Spain, England and Germany.
LIFE Aspiration
When I retire I’ll devote the remainder of my life to my family, in efforts to give back the sacrifices they made, so I can get to where I am today.
First J.O.B.
Working at McDonald’s during summer break in High School. I was the double cheeseburger “grill master”.
Favorite BRAND
NABISCO – I’ve tried other brands and no other compares to the consistency, flavor and taste of the NABISCO products. I will not buy or eat any other brand of snacks, crackers or cookies.