ON THE MOVE

Welcome & Congratulations

December 16, 2016

Felecia McAbee, Director of Sales, Red Lion Hotel Redding Felecia brings over 20+ years in the hospitality and tourism field as Director of Sales for Red Lion Hotel Redding. She has held many positions in the industry – from General Manager to Group Sales Manager for Marriott, Hilton and Orcas Hotels. Felecia believes meeting and travel needs have changed, “Many visitors no longer want to escape. They want to explore and dive into the local atmosphere. Today’s travelers desire to experience the culture, attractions, food and neighborhoods of a destination more than ever before.” 

Natasha Boyd, General Manager, Red Lion Hotel Atlanta Airport Congratulations to Natasha Boyd – she has been promoted from Director of Sales to General Manager of Red Lion Hotel Atlanta Airport. Natasha has enjoyed a long career in the hospitality industry for the past twenty years. Previously, Natasha has held sales and marketing positions with Hampton Inn and Suites Downtown Atlanta, The Georgian Terrace Hotel and Hilton Worldwide. Natasha is an outdoors person – she loves nature and enjoys all sports, including basketball, football, hockey and boxing.

Julie Koske, Director of Sales, Hotel RL Olympia Hotel RL welcomes Julie Koske as the new Director of Sales in Olympia. She is a seasoned hotel sales professional with extensive experience in sales management, leadership and event coordination. Her previous positions have been with Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn and Hilton Worldwide – leading a sales team for two hotels to multiple excellence and leadership awards. Julie is most passionate about leading teams and creating a positive, motivated work environment. 

ON THE MOVE

Welcome & Congratulations

December 16, 2016

Yani Lopez, General Manager, Red Lion Hotel Anaheim Resort Yani has called the Red Lion Hotel Anaheim Resort home away from home for the past 7 years. As Director of Sales, she has been recognized by RLHC as one of the top 5 sales leaders two years in a row for 2015 and 2016. Yani welcomes her new role as General Manager for Anaheim, as her hospitality experience is nearly 24 years and still having fun! Her experience includes various roles as: Director of Front Office Operations, Director of Sales, Housekeeping Manager, Catering Manager and interim General Manager for national hotel brands such as Hilton, Marriott and Sheraton. In 2009 Yani married her best friend and now husband Ben Lopez, they have a beautiful daughter named, Paloma. 

Carliss Terry, Director of Sales, Red Lion Hotel Atlanta Airport Carliss joins Red Lion Hotel Atlanta Airport from American Express Global Business Travel, where she was an independent meeting consultant through meetingsexpert.com. Prior to American Express, Carliss adds close to ten years of hospitality sales and management experience stemming from Director of Sales for both Hyatt and Interstate Hotels & Resorts. In addition to hospitality, Carliss volunteers for organizations within the Atlanta area such as Hosea Feed the Hungry and Junior Achievement Atlanta.