Interstate Elevates Brennan, Lombardo

ARLINGTON, VA— Interstate Hotels & Resorts has promoted George Brennan to senior vp, sales and marketing, and Alex Lombardo to vp, finance. Prior to his promotion, Brennan was senior vp of marketing at Interstate. In his new position, he will oversee corporate-wide marketing and revenue management, as well as all sales efforts for the company’s managed portfolio of nearly 300 hotels. Before joining Interstate in 1999, Brennan was senior vp of marketing at Carnival Resorts & Casinos. In other experience, he was senior vp of marketing for Eastern Airlines. Lombardo served in a dual role as assistant treasurer for Interstate and its sister company, MeriStar Hospitality Corp., prior to his promotion. In his new position, he will be responsible for all corporate treasury and capital markets activities. Prior to joining Interstate in 1998, Lombardo served as cash manager for ICF Kaiser International, a construction/consulting firm.