With a BFA Cum Laude in Acting/Theatre Management from the University of Bridgeport, Connecticut, Don built a successful career in hospitality sales and marketing and management as a customer-focused professional, excelling in client acquisition, retention, and service. His expertise lies in maximizing revenue through consultative sales, relationship management, collaboration, and process improvement skills. Now retired from a 40-year career, he demonstrated a strong ability for increasing customer acquisition and revenue for over 25 hospitality businesses worldwide, including hotels, resorts, catering facilities, real estate/hospitality projects, and staffing. Originally from New York, Don has lived in Phoenix for 37 years, and has been active in Swift Youth Foundation for over 20 years, serving on Board of Directors for the past 8 years. Additionally, Don has been a past active member of Arizona Student Tuition Organization, Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau, and Valley Hotel & Resort Association. Don has been married to his wife Marsha for 41 years and has two children: a daughter living in Chandler and a son in Tucson. |
Online communityThe Grilled Cheese Gazette features blog posts from Swift staff, volunteers, and community members! Contact Us if you're interested in contributing to our blog! Archives
September 2024
Categories |
Swift Youth FoundationIgnites Dreams.
Inspires Learning. Instills Hope. |
|