David Lockard is appointed General Manager, Hyatt Centric Park City effective immediately. Lockard will oversee the operation of the 150 room hotel, that includes a full service signature restaurant, Escala Provisions Company Restaurant & Bar; EPC Market for grab and go food, beverage and convenience items; 10,000 sq. ft of meeting and event space; and ski in/ski out access to Canyons resort.
A seasoned hospitality executive, Lockard comes to Hyatt Centric Park City with over 20 years of experience with Hyatt Hotels & Resorts, most recently in Hawaii where he was Director of Operations for Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort & Spa, and oversaw a multi-million dollar guest room renovation. Having started his Hyatt career as a Food & Beverage executive, Lockard rose through the ranks becoming Director of Food & Beverage at Hyatt Regency Newport Beach, and was later promoted to Hyatt resort properties in Indian Wells, CA and Lake Tahoe, NV.
“David’s creativity and leadership are two of the very many qualities that make him the talented executive he is. In addition to his strong business acumen, David knows how to inspire and drive a sense of community internally among the colleagues he works with, and is able to parlay that magnetism in the local community as well. I look forward to watching David lead the property in delivering experiences for guests that speak to the modern explorer and the beauty of the destination,” said Marc Ellin Senior Vice President of Operations, Hyatt Hotels Corporation.