Welcome to the Residence Inn by Marriott - Whistler's new blog! Check here for up to date news and info about the happenings in Whistler and at the Residence Inn by Marriott.
Meet the Management Team
Ian Lowe, General Manager.
Ian comes from Don Mills, Ontario, and moved to BC in 1993 to complete his degree at the University of British Columbia. After graduation, he made his way to Whistler and having spent 10 years in the golf industry found many similarities in the hotel business . Ian was promoted from Assistant General Manager to General Manager in April 2004. Ian leads our team with a commitment to customer service and overall passion for the Resort and all it has to offer. Look for Ian at breakfast each morning or at Hospitality Hour on Fridays – he’s always happy to chat with our guests and to make suggestions about your holiday.
Brandi MacLean, Director of Sales & Marketing
Brandi comes from Victoria, BC on Vancouver Island. She moved from Victoria to Whistler by way of Banff, Quebec City, Calgary, Vancouver. Brandi takes care of Group and Corporate business as well as general reservations and advertising for the hotel. She looks forward to welcoming you to the Residence Inn by Marriott, the best hotel in Whistler!
Jessica Ward, Front Office Manager
Jessica comes from Nanaimo, BC, on Vancouver Island. She first moved to Whistler in 1994 with her mom and sister for two short years before moving to Vancouver to complete her certificate in Business Administration at Douglas College. She then returned to Whistler in 2000 and has been an invaluable part of the team here at the Residence Inn by Marriott since 2005. Originally joining the team as an accounting assistant, she has taken on more and more responsibility until her most recent promotion to Front Office Manager. Married in September, 2006, she and the rest of us are now eagerly awaiting the arrival of her first baby “Peanut”, due September 19, 2007.
Ryan Kovacs, Operations Manager.
Ryan has just joined the Residence Inn by Marriott – Whistler management team for the second time! “Yes, Whistler was the magical place where it all began for me as a Hotelier and I fell in love with the whole guest experience from day one.” After a three year tenure in Whistler to start Ryan’s hospitality career he moved on to Toronto, Collingwood, Banff and Miami prior to returning to Whistler. Ryan comes with an operations background that divides his experience up with eight years in Housekeeping and four years in the Front Office. We’re happy to have him on board.
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