Chattanoogan names Frank to head food and beverages
The Chattanoogan hotel, a Benchmark Resorts & Hotels property, has named Anthony Frank as its director of food and beverage. The seasoned hospitality industry executive is responsible for the upscale hotel’s three dining establishments, catering and in-room dining.
Frank was previously the the executive chef and food and beverage director of The Williamsburg Lodge, Woodland Conference Center, Traditions Restaurant, Sweet Tea and Barley, and all special events in the Colonial Williamsburg Historic area. In his prior position, Frank executed major culinary events for President George Bush, Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, Queen Elizabeth II and Prime Minister Tony Blair. He also served as executive chef for Virginia Crossings Resort in Glen Allen, Va., which Benchmark operated at the time. Earlier in his career, Anthony Frank was executive sous chef for Benchmark at The Founders Inn of Virginia Beach, Va.
“I am very pleased to welcome Anthony back to Benchmark,” said Tom Cupo, regional managing director. “He brings significant experience within the culinary arts, as well as exceptional guest service and managerial expertise to his new role at our hotel. Having been with Benchmark previously, Anthony also has an important understanding of Benchmark’s signature “Be The Difference” culture.”
Frank is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, N.Y. and Virginia Wesleyan College.
Magazine lists Spiegel among top hospital CEOs in the nation
The hospital industry trade publication Becker’s Hospital Review has named Erlanger Health System President Kevin Spiegel as one of the top nonprofit hospital CEOs in the country.
Spiegel, who joined Erlanger in 2013, is a former EMT and the first pre-hospital care worker to hold the top job at Erlanger. He previously was CEO of Methodist University Hospital in Memphis and has helped turn around Erlanger’s financial status and move ahead with plans for a new children’s hospital and psychiatric facility.
Also on the list is Ruth Brinkley, the president and CEO of KentuckyOne Health in Louisville who was formerly president of Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga.
Becker’s Hospital Review said the 2016 edition of its list, “135 nonprofit hospital and health system CEOs to know,” recognizes individuals who head “some of the largest, most successful and prominent nonprofit healthcare organizations in the country.”
Miller Industries names Whitmire as new CFO
Deborah Whitmire has been elevated to chief financial officer and treasurer of Miller Industries, the Ooltewah-based towing equipment manufacturer and one of Chattanooga’s biggest publicly traded companies.
She succeeds J. Vincent Mish, who is retiring at the end of 2016 after more than 25 years with the company.
Whitmire previously served as vice president and corporate controller for Miller Industries, a position she has held since January 2014. She has also served in various positions of increasing responsibility and leadership in the company’s finance department since 1996.
“The Company is fortunate to have available as a successor an exceptional person in Debbie Whitmire,” said William G. Miller, chairman of Miller Industries. “She is extremely well positioned for this transition.”
Miller Industries is the world’s largest manufacturer of towing and recovery equipment. It markets its products under the Century, Vulcan, Chevron, Holmes, Challenger, Champion, Boniface, Titan and Eagle brands.
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