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| Steve Griffin |
SEATTLE, WA —Officials of The
Dow Hotel Company (DHC), a leading national
hotel owner/investor and operator, has promoted Steve Griffin to
executive vice-president & chief financial officer and Randall King
to executive vice-president & chief operating officer in recognition of
their continuing leadership with the company.
“Having joined the Dow Company in 2001 and 2006 respectively, Randall and
Steve have been instrumental in the growth and direction of this company,” said
Murray L. Dow II, founder and president, DHC.
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| Randall King |
“With nearly 50 combined years of hotel experience between
them, they are well poised to help us achieve our aggressive growth goals as we
look to expand our portfolio of upper upscale, first class hotels throughout
the United States.
"Their counsel has been invaluable, and I look forward
to the direction we collectively take moving forward. With a current projected
pipeline, 2019 looks to be a record year for us.”
Steve Griffin most recently was senior vice-president
of finance where he focused on the effective risk management and cost control
strategies.
In his new role, in addition to his existing financial
responsibilities, Griffin also will provide oversight for the human resources
function.
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| Murray L. Dow II |
Prior to joining The Dow Hotel Company, he was chief
financial officer for WineBid.com, the largest online wine auction house in the
world.
He also held the same position with Tully’s Coffee Company,
helping to grow the company from three domestic outlets to 140 stores
internationally. A Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Griffin
received his B.A. in Business Administration - Accounting from the University
of Washington.
Randall King formerly was senior vice-president in charge of
company operations, driving performance and partner relations.
As his role expands, he also has been given
responsibility for the company’s Food & Beverage concept expansion.
He joined DHC in 2001 as the general manager for the Embassy Suites O’Hare and
has held progressively more important positions with the company throughout his
tenure.
Prior to that, he held a variety of sales, marketing and
revenue management roles with Marriott International, Montclair Hospitality and
Interstate Hotels & Resorts. King received his B.S. in Business from
Western Michigan University.
CONTACT:
Chris Daly
Phone: (703) 864-5553
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