Glenn Garrison, '92 BS in Hotel Administration, has moved to a new position in the Pentagon as U.S. Air Force chief of morale, welfare, and recreation policy. When he left his previous Pentagon position as chief of the total force programs in the strategy and design branch, he received the Meritorious Civilian Service award. He lives in Edgewater, Maryland.

Steve Rice, '93 BS Hotel Administration, is director of catering at the Beverly Hills Hotel. Previously, he worked as vice president and general manager of CPS Events at the Plaza Hotel in New York City and as director of catering at the Hotel Bel Air in Los Angeles, the Pierre Hotel in New York City, and the Waldorf Astoria in New York. He lists family, faith, fitness, and food as his interests. He is married and living in the town where he was raised, Santa Monica, California.  

W. Vida Chow, '87 BS Hotel Administration, '06 Master of Hospitality Administration, is a director of Talent Management Asia Pacific for Hyatt Hotels and Resorts and is based in the company's regional office in Hong Kong. She describes herself as happy and fun-loving. She enjoys Bikram yoga, experiencing different cultures, and exploring trends in fashion, interior design, food, and wine.

Dinesh Rao, '97 BS Hotel Administration, recently celebrated 19 years with Marriott International. Currently, he is the general manager of the Courtyard by Marriott San Antonio Riverwalk. Located on the banks of the world-famous Riverwalk and on the site of the former St. Mary's Parochial School, the hotel is one of the most unique Marriott hotels, he says, and is only 55 feet wide. He has worked in nine different hotels, in seven cities, in five different Marriott brands. He has been married 15 years and has two children, ages 11 and 7. The family lives in San Antonio.

Rachel Ego, '96 BS Hotel Administration, is in her 20th year in professional private country club management. She currently is the general manager of The Club at Rolling Hills in Golden, Colorado. When not at work she enjoys studying wine, traveling, and teaching yoga. She lives in Lakewood.

Daniel Chait, '14 BS Recreation, Professional Golf Management, is president/CEO of True Competitors. It is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to connect children with professional athletes by providing a safe and personalized environment within children’s hospitals across the United States. The company currently operates in Los Angeles. He lives in Tarzana.

Hydi Mitz Verduzco, '91 BS Hotel Administration, is co-owner of East by Southwest, the premier sushi restaurant in southwest Colorado. Previously, she was general manager of Eagles Bar and Grille in Telluride, Colorado; bar manager at Hotel Bel-Air Costa Carayes in Mexico; and assistant bar manager at the Las Vegas Hilton. In 2012 she was named the Outstanding Restaurant Professional for Colorado. In 1992 she married Sergio A. Verduzco, '92 BS Hotel Administration, and moved to Mexico. The couple has four boys who have been raised in the restaurant industry. All the boys play a part in their current business while attending school. The couple enjoys scuba diving and family time. They have travel to Thailand, Hawaii, Roatan, Utila, Mexico, and other places to enjoy to the natural beauty of the ocean. The family lives in Durango

Bryan Thornhill, '04 BS Hotel Administration, is in his ninth year in the education field. He is a regional principal for opportunities for learning in South Central Los Angeles. As a high school math teacher, he developed a passion for helping students and families in underserved communities. Now that he is a principal for students in grades 7-12, he says he strives to inspire his staff to uncover their talents and determine how best to utilize them to eliminate the existing economic and achievement gaps. The area he serves includes Torrance, Watts, Hawthorne, Vermont Knolls, and Crenshaw Square. He describes his job as a dream come true and says he hopes to bring about an educational revolution that focuses on meeting the social-emotional needs of students so that they can focus on learning. He and his wife, Joy, have a 2-year-old-son, Trent. His hobbies include listening to books on Audible, attending professional development programs, and taking his son to the playground. The family and their pug, Stella, live in Long Beach.

Trevor Hewitt, '11 MS Hotel Administration, is the co-owner of Pizza Rock. For the second year in a row, Pizza Rock was awarded Best Pizza by the Las Vegas Weekly. He and his wife, Megan, are expecting their first baby in January.

Angie Phillips, '03 BS Hotel Administration, is the front desk training supervisor for Primm Valley Resorts  She lives in Primm.

David Porter, '93 BS Hotel Administration, recently was awarded the 2015 Aloft Hotels General Manager of the Year by Starwood Hotels and Resorts at the annual conference held in Phoenix. Past awards include 2009 and 2010 Aloft Hotel of the Year. He is also a board member for Travel Portland. His hobbies include traveling, entertaining, cooking, and spending time with family. He is married and has a 5-year-old daughter who loves to travel and play "lobby" when visiting new hotels. The family lives in Camas, Washington.

Anthony Hernandez, '16 BS Hotel Administration, is in his second year working as assistant general manager of the pool at the LINQ. Previously, he worked as a cabana host. While in college, he worked in limos and valet at the Bellagio and also in clubs, including Marquee Dayclub and Drai's Beachclub. Last year he married his college sweetheart, Shawnee Corey Hernandez, '12 BS Business Administration - Accounting. His hobbies include golf, traveling, cooking, beer, and wine.