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Rashad K. Brown
Rashad K. Brown is now the JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa’s Director of Restaurant Operations. Brown has more than 20 years of experience in food and beverage operations. Most recently, Brown served as assistant director of food & beverage at JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes. Brown has also worked for Gaylord Hotels, Grand Heritage Hotel Group and Choctaw Casinos & Resorts. He attended Temple University.
Megan Pierce
Megan Pierce is now the Area Director of Sales & Marketing for Sage Hospitality Group. She will oversee The Rally Hotel and The Maven Hotel. Both properties are in Denver. She most recently served as the area director of sales & marketing, overseeing Denver’s Curtis, a DoubleTree by Hilton, and the Hotel Teatro. Sage Hospitality honored Pierce with the 2023 Torchbearer Award for her exemplary sales leadership.
Peter Murray
Peter Murray has been named CEO of the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) and Head of Media for Lucky Strike Entertainment. As CEO, Murray will lead a media and growth strategy designed to modernize the sport, spotlight its athletes, and deepen fan connection. Murray joins from the Professional Fighters League (PFL), where he was the founding CEO. His career includes leadership roles at Under Armour and Insignia Sports.
Shawna Ash
Shawna Ash has been named as the Director of Sales at the Fenway Hotel in Dunedin, Florida. Mainsail Lodging & Development made the announcement. Ash brings more than four years of experience at Mainsail. She served as the senior catering sales manager at Fenway’s sister property, Epicurean Atlanta. Her tenure with Mainsail includes roles at The Karol Hotel, where she was in catering sales and event management.
Dr. Debonair Oates-Primus
Dr. Debonair Oates-Primus has been appointed Chief Administrative Officer of the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. The New York Convention Center Operating Corporation made the announcement. She will be responsible for leading the center’s administrative systems, human capital, and show labor strategies. She brings more than 18 years of experience and most recently served as vice president of social impact and cultural engagement of Oak View Group.
Jeff Bzdawka
Jeff Bzdawka has been appointed CEO of Hapi, a hospitality data company. Bzdawka joined the firm as President in the fall of 2024 and will succeed founder Luis Segredo, who will transition to Chief Strategy Officer. Prior to joining Hapi, he served as CEO of Knowland—hospitality data firm—where he led its acquisition by Cendyn. He has held senior leadership roles at Hyatt, TravelClick, and Pegasus Solutions.
