Leo Vogel, American of Martinsville's senior vice president of sales and marketing, was honored with the Master Hotel Supplier Emeritus award from the American Hotel and Lodging Association at the annual AHLA Fall Conference. The newly created award recognizes continued and significant contributions to the hotel industry and was presented to three people this year. AOM also announced Gina Wilkins Donahue as the new architectural & design manager, while Kirk Heasley and Randy Berg were hired as sales representatives. AOM also announced new market representation with C.A. Rose Associates, a manufacturer representation group in the Northeast.

Sealy Global Hospitality launched a new look at the IH/M&R Show. Formerly Sealy Contract, Sealy Global Hospitality is the division of Sealy catering to the needs of the hospitality industry. The rebranding includes a refreshed logo, new tagline and new look for marketing and advertising.

Onity named Suzanne Child marketing manager for global operations, while Christopher Freeman was named commercial product manager and Bradley Bolton global IT director.

iBAHN joined Preferred Hotel Group's Alliance Partner Program.

Hotel Technologies became the exclusive supplier of in-room digital alarm-clock radios for approximately 26 Disney resorts.

John F. Davis III was named CEO at Birch Street Systems. Davis recently retired from Pegasus Solutions, the company he launched in 1989.

Newport Harbor Corporation and HVS/American Hospitality Management formed a joint venture to provide enhanced services to boutique hotel investors.

Purchaser Avendra signed the Grand America Hotels and Resorts and the eight properties it operates.

Lee Hunter was named COO of Hunter Hotels and will oversee day-to-day operations of the company.

Andis Company named Gary Stanczyk vice president of sales.

Star Linen & Hospitality Supply named Jay Mandal branch manager for their West Coast distribution center in southern California.

Schréder Group G.I.E. appointed John Camp as general manager.

Elizabeth Homewood was chosen as SoftBrands Hospitality's vice president of global support.

Newport Harbor Corporation and HVS/American Hospitality Management formed a joint venture to provide enhanced services to boutique hotel investors.

Diane Van Leunen joined Plan A Public Relations & Marketing Inc. as art director.