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Submit your ideas to brittany.trevick@tigeroak.com. Lukus Kindlesparkler was recently hired as General Manager at JW Marriott Nashville.
1. What are you looking forward to the most in your new role as general manager?
I am most excited to be a part of the growth and development occurring in Nashville. The energy of this city is unbelievable! Having the privilege of opening a hotel as impressive as JW Marriott Nashville is truly an honor. I cannot wait for our team to create something really special on the Nashville hotel scene.
2. How do you think past experiences have prepared you for this role?
I have been in the industry for nearly 20 years and worked for some truly incredible hotel brands. Each of those experiences has provided me a great depth of experiences to pull from for this project. Every day I draw from my past to fulfill my role as the GM of JW Marriott Nashville.
3. How did you get into the industry?
When I was young I had this incredible desire to travel and see new places. I am from a very simple and small Midwestern town and traveling was my escape, ultimately providing a path to a career. When that became evident that I could make a living off doing what I loved, there was never another choice outside of hospitality.
4. What are you hoping to achieve in your new role?
I hope to work with our team to create an amazing hotel experience for our associates and guests. We will focus a great deal of our time and energy on our associates as they are truly the most important people in the hotel. And by doing so, those associates will create memorable guest experiences for our customers that will help build loyalty and awareness.
5. What do you enjoy most about the industry?
The people are the most enjoyable. I love hearing stories from our associates and the paths that led them to us. It’s an amazing industry!