CSM Lodging, a division of CSM Corporation, has appointed Craig J. Troxell director of sales for the Courtyard by Marriott Seattle North/Lynnwood Everett, located in Lynnwood, Washington, just north of Seattle. Kate Burda, vice president of sales and marketing, made the announcement.
“It is a pleasure to welcome Craig to CSM Lodging and to our property, the Courtyard by Marriott Seattle North/Lynnwood,” said Ms. Burda. “He comes to us armed with important sales contacts and impressive sales leadership experience, which we expect will add great value to our company and this property.”
Craig Troxell was previously director of sales and marketing for Sauders Hotel Group of New Haven, Connecticut, where he successfully repositioned a hotel as an independent, freestanding property. Prior to this, Mr. Troxell served as regional director of sales for the Paramount Hotel Group, also of New Haven, responsible for the sales and marketing programming for three Marriott Fairfield Inns. He has previously served as corporate director of sales & marketing for Schaffer Hotel Properties, a family owned and operated company.
Mr. Troxell has held sales leadership positions at individual hotels and resorts in destinations across the United States, including previously in Lynnwood, Washington. He is a graduate of Allan Hancock College. Mr. Troxell is relocating to the Lynnwood area.