Benchmark Hospitality International® has announced that Senior Vice President of Finance Kirk Jones has been honored with the 2016 Distinguished Alumni Award, presented by the Cal Poly Pomona Alumni Association. A 1992 graduate of the California State Polytechnic University, Mr. Jones was present at the Awards Ceremony to receive his honor.
“My time at Cal Poly taught me about time management and getting work done in a collaborative environment, which has proved invaluable in my career development,” said Mr. Jones. “Cal Poly also opened my eyes to the culinary arts component of my industry that has now become an enjoyable and rewarding hobby for me. I am very grateful and appreciative of this honor and of time spent at Cal Poly.”
Recipients of the Distinguished Service Award are nominated based on outstanding achievement in a profession or a vocation, service to a local, national, or global community, and service to Cal Poly Pomona
Kirk Jones is a senior vice president at Benchmark Hospitality International, responsible for the overall financial operations of the global hospitality management company and its portfolio of 40 hotels, resorts and conference centers. Additionally, he lends strategic direction to and oversees the deployment of Benchmark’s financial assets system-wide.
Mr. Jones earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Hotel Administration from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. He holds a Master of Business Administration degree in Finance from Cleveland State University. Jones resides in The Woodlands, Texas, near Houston.
