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Rochester Marriott Airport Announces New Hire and Promotion

Rochester, NY – The E.J. Del Monte Corporation announces the addition of a new employee to the Rochester Marriott Airport in Greece and the promotion of a current employee.

Kelly Chase has been hired as director of human resources. She will be responsible for all policies, procedures, employee relations, management development, training certification, salary administration, benefits, communications and safety at the Rochester Marriott Airport located in Greece. Chase has 12 years of experience with a certification in Human Resources through Industrial Management Council. She previously worked as the human resource generalist at Diamond Packaging. Chase is married with two children and resides in Webster.

Maureen Malec, assistant food and beverage manager has been promoted to sales and event manager at the Rochester Marriott Airport in Greece. She will be responsible for developing sales opportunities and securing business for catering events and group guest rooms business. Malec has 12 years of experience and is a Marriott certified wedding planner. She carries a bachelor of Professional Studies degree from the Culinary Institute of America. Malec resides in West Irondequoit.

Founded in 1953, the E.J. Del Monte Corporation entered hotel construction and operation in 1974. Since that time, the E.J. Del Monte Corporation has added 17 Marriott hotels to its portfolio to include Marriott, Renaissance, Courtyard by Marriott, Residence Inn by Marriott and Fairfield Inn by Marriott brands. Ernest J. Del Monte serves as Chairman of the Board and John Del Monte is president of the E.J. Del Monte Corporation which owns and operates 9 Marriott hotels in the Rochester area, in addition to the Spa at the Del Monte in Pittsford. With its headquarters in Rochester, NY, the E.J. Del Monte Corporation employs over 800. For more information, visit www.ejdcorp.com.