CoHo.Services Announces Two Major Promotions At The Red Lion Hotel, Lewiston, Idaho
Lewiston, Idaho (PRWEB) July 23, 2013 -- CoHo.Services announced the appointment of both Heidi Swinehart to Assistant General Manager and Aaron Jollymore to Executive Chef last week. The shift in roles for both Heidi and Aaron are part of a large strategic plan to enhance the product and service levels for the hotel and restaurant. The Red Lion Lewiston, Meriwether’s Bar & Grill and MJ Barleyhoppers are instrumental in the Clarkston/Lewiston market. The properties have undergone major transitions in recent years including renovations, upgrades to the product, and changes to the event calendar at MJ Barleyhoppers. The promotion for both Heidi and Aaron will help to further align the property with the local community, as well as bring a fresh aspect to its overall marketing and branding approach.
“Heidi and Aaron have served the property for many years, they have been a vital part of our ongoing success and bring a new sense energy and vision to the team,” says Ron Anderson, General Manager of the Red Lion Hotel Lewiston. “Both are deeply rooted in the Lewiston community which supports our locally-owned culture. I am confident that both Heidi and Aaron will help drive that sense of community for both their staff and customers”.
Ms. Swinehart was born and raised in Lewiston, Idaho. Throughout her career she has worked for several locally owned businesses including Tony Copeland Auto Village, Bi-Rite Lumber Company and Truss Systems. She came to the Red Lion Hotel in 2010 and has served in several roles including Accounting, Sales and most recently as the Front Office Manager. Ms. Swinehart has two children and is a recent grandmother. She enjoys traveling, reading, cooking and volunteering for both the Lewis-Clark Valley Boys & Girls Club and the United Way of Lewis-Clark Valley. “I am excited for the positive changes that the hotel and restaurant have in store for both the staff and our customers” says Heidi. “I know we have a great product and great people and can’t wait to be a part of the team that gets to deliver that message”.
Mr. Jollymore has been in the industry for over sixteen years, most recently serving as the Executive Sous Chef for the Red Lion Hotel, Meriwether’s and MJ Bareleyhoppers. Aaron is married with two children and is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys hunting, fishing and motocross in his spare time. “His promotion to Executive Chef was a natural progression and really supports Aaron’s culinary growth as a chef,” says George Goodrich, Director of Food & Beverage for CoHo.Services. “He has shown tremendous growth as a leader and has had a tremendous impact in the innovation of the properties culinary creations for the Hotel, Meriwether’s and MJ Barleyhoppers”.
About The Red Lion Hotel Lewiston:
The Red Lion Hotel, Lewiston is a full service hotel and conference center. The hotel features 181 guestroom and suites, over 13,000 square feet of meeting and banquet space, a full service catering operation, onsite restaurant Meriwether’s American Grill, and local brewery MJ Barleyhoppers that features award winning beer selections and weekly local entertainment. The Hotel is managed by Coho.Services and owned by local businessmen Tony Copeland and Phil Adamek. For more information visit the property online at http://www.redlionlewiston.com
About CoHo.Services:
With over twenty years in the hospitality industry as owners, operators and consultants, CoHo.Services brings a level of expertise and reputation unmatched by any other hotel management company in the market. CoHo.Services has the ability to offer a wide variety of hotel management services directed to meet the complex needs of each individual operation and investor group in the most cost-effective manner. For more information visit CoHo.Services online at http://www.cohoserv.com
Maili Morrison, CoHo Services, http://www.cohoserv.com, 3606013673, [email protected]
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