Hyatt Place Hires Director of Sales for New Property in Germantown

PRLog (Press Release) - May 29, 2009 - Jackson, Miss. – Catherine Chamberlain has been named director of sales for the Hyatt Place in Germantown, Tenn., a property owned by Silver Companies and managed by MMI Hotel Group, which is scheduled to open in August.  Chamberlain’s primary responsibilities will be to devise marketing and action plans to achieve sales goals, develop and maintain accounts and coordinate group sales.
   Chamberlain has worked in the hospitality industry since 1997 and has experience in a variety of capacities.  She recently served as the area director of sales for the Hampton Inn Memphis/Southwind, Tenn. and Homewood Suites Memphis/Southwind, Tenn.  Chamberlain also worked for Pacifica Hotel Company in Pismo Beach, Calif. as both general manager and regional sales manager for the Central Coast Region.  
“We are excited to add Catherine to the MMI staff,” said Scott Sledge, regional director of operations for MMI Hotel Group.  “Her enthusiasm, experience and proven success in sales make her a good fit for Hyatt Place Germantown.”
Chamberlain is a native of Indiana and lives in Germantown, Tenn. with her daughter.  She makes a difference in her community through involvement in a variety of organizations including her role with the American Cancer Society as a Relay for Life Coordinator both in California and Tennessee, as well as volunteering with Youth Villages of Tennessee.
MMI is a Jackson-based company, which manages hotel, food and beverage operations across the South.

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