With more than 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, including 17 years with GF Hotels & Resorts, Anthony serves as Executive Vice President of Operations for both owned and managed properties in the greater Orlando area and Disney market. Throughout his career, he has played a pivotal role as a General Manager, overseeing several large-scale renovation projects and ground-up developments across multiple hotel brands. Many of these properties have earned industry recognition under his leadership. Anthony is passionate about mentoring and promoting talent from within, emphasizing a genuine guest service culture supported by strong financial performance.
Anthony began his hospitality career in Food and Beverage at the renowned Château Élan Winery & Resort in North Atlanta. His first opportunity as a General Manager led to a variety of leadership roles throughout the Southeast before he relocated to Orlando to lead the $14 million renovation of the now Embassy Suites Lake Buena Vista Resort. Over the years, he has managed properties representing major brands, including Hilton, Marriott, IHG, Choice Hotels, and independent hotels.
Anthony earned an Associate of Arts degree from CPCC with a concentration in Accounting. A strong advocate for continuous learning, he regularly encourages his team to pursue self-education through a variety of media and professional development resources.
"THE MOST DIFFICULT THING IS THE DECISION TO ACT, THE REST IS MERELY TENACITY. THE FEARS ARE PAPER TIGERS. YOU CAN DO ANYTHING YOU DECIDE TO DO. YOU CAN ACT TO CHANGE AND CONTROL YOUR LIFE; AND THE PROCEDURE, THE PROCESS IS ITS OWN REWARD” ~ AMELIA EARHART
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