NCBMP “Deeply Concerned” with Death at Milwaukee Hotel

By Todd McElwee

A statement from Jason Dunn, CEO, National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals (NCBMP), shares his organization’s concern with the June 30 death of D’Vontaye Mitchell Death on June 30 at the Hyatt Regency Milwaukee.

NCBMP called on city officials to conduct a comprehensive investigation regarding the tragedy.

“I greet you on behalf of Chairman Wiggins, Board of Directors and in the spirit of our Founders,” Dunn wrote on July 9. “Within the last 41 years, our organization has aimed to hold the hospitality industry accountable for achieving equitable and fair practices. It is counter to our creed to be quiet, when there are troubling occurrences brought to our attention.

“The National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals (NCBMP) is deeply concerned with the unfortunate incident involving Mr. D’Vontaye Mitchell and six employees at the Hyatt Regency Milwaukee on June 30, 2024. The death of Mr. Mitchell is tragic, and we call on Milwaukee officials to conduct a comprehensive investigation regarding this incident.”

Dunn noted that the Hyatt Regency Milwaukee is a franchise hotel, owned by a private investment company named Cambridge Landmark and operated by Aimbridge Hospitality. He said NCBMP has been in contact with its partners at Hyatt Hotels Corporation “who are equally concerned,” adding the company has been fully cooperative with law enforcement and issued a statement to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.

“We implore that Aimbridge Hospitality provide all resources necessary for a full and fair investigation,” Dunn said. “We will continue to monitor the situation and remain in conversation with our partners at Hyatt Hotels Corporation.”

The statement went on to say: “We represent a cohort of meeting professionals, many of whom have held meetings in the past or will hold future meetings in the Milwaukee metropolitan area. We have been in contact with the Milwaukee Convention and Visitors Bureau to assess the steps that will be put in place to ensure that ALL persons who enter any hotel properties within their jurisdiction are safe and able to avoid encounters that could lead to their death.

“We ask that you pray for all involved and that justice will prevail.”