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Tuesday's Thanks Podcast
IF IT'S TUESDAY,
WHO HAVE YOU
THANKED TODAY?
A weekly podcast, Tuesday’s Thanks, introduces the listeners to a wide variety of business professionals who discuss the importance of a person or persons that played a pivotal role in their career. Through fun and informative discussions, the host, Brian Proctor, takes the guest through their career and provides them the opportunity to Thank that special person and reflect on how that individual affected their path and what they learned from them.
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My Story
My Story
Hi, I’m Brian Proctor, your host for Tuesday’s Thanks. Born and raised in Montreal, Canada I was bit by the Hospitality bug at an early age. My career started at the Westin Hotel in Calgary, Alberta and spanned across both Canada and the United States with too many stops to count.
You either love working in the Hospitality Industry or it’s not for you. My career took me around the world with global brands like Starwood Hotels & Resorts and Bridgestreet Global Housing allowing me to meet a wide variety of amazing people. Now, I look forward to bringing these people to life and sharing their stories with you.
Season 3
Popular Episodes
Suzy Hart
In this episode, Brian is joined by Suzy Hart, General Manager of the Gaylord Rockies Resort &
Convention Center. Located just outside of Denver at the edge of the Front Range, the Gaylord has
1,500 guestrooms, over 500,000 sq ft of meeting space, 9 restaurants and lounges, the Relache Spa &
Fitness Center and the Arapahoe Springs Water Park and Lazy River. Tune in to hear who Suzy thanks for
helping her along the way.
Convention Center. Located just outside of Denver at the edge of the Front Range, the Gaylord has
1,500 guestrooms, over 500,000 sq ft of meeting space, 9 restaurants and lounges, the Relache Spa &
Fitness Center and the Arapahoe Springs Water Park and Lazy River. Tune in to hear who Suzy thanks for
helping her along the way.
Randy Hassen
In this episode, Brian is joined by Randy Hassen, CEO of McKibbon Hospitality. McKibbon Hospitality can
trace its roots back to 1926 when Jack and Marvin Mckibbon opened a small Piggly Wiggly franchise. The
portfolio now boasts more than 100 properties across 9 states representing 18 brands as well as 6
independent restaurants and bars. Tune in to hear who Randy thanks for helping him along the way.
trace its roots back to 1926 when Jack and Marvin Mckibbon opened a small Piggly Wiggly franchise. The
portfolio now boasts more than 100 properties across 9 states representing 18 brands as well as 6
independent restaurants and bars. Tune in to hear who Randy thanks for helping him along the way.
Kirk Pederson
In this episode, Brian is joined by Kirk Pederson, President of Sightline Hospitality. Sightline currently
manages 13 properties across 6 states with icons like the historic Dr. Wilkinson’s in Calistoga CA, the
adventurous EVO Hotel in Salt Lake City UT, and the vibrant Washington Heights Radio Hotel in New
York. Tune in to hear who Kirk thanks for helping him along the way.
manages 13 properties across 6 states with icons like the historic Dr. Wilkinson’s in Calistoga CA, the
adventurous EVO Hotel in Salt Lake City UT, and the vibrant Washington Heights Radio Hotel in New
York. Tune in to hear who Kirk thanks for helping him along the way.
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In this episode, Brian is joined by Monte Silva, managing partner of Steelbach Restaurant, a southern
inspired kitchen and chophouse which is part of the Tampa based Three Oaks Hospitality group of
restaurants. Monte is also the founder and owner of Monte Silva Coaching, a restaurant training
program designed to drive profitability and success. Tune in to hear who Monte thanks for helping him
along the way.
inspired kitchen and chophouse which is part of the Tampa based Three Oaks Hospitality group of
restaurants. Monte is also the founder and owner of Monte Silva Coaching, a restaurant training
program designed to drive profitability and success. Tune in to hear who Monte thanks for helping him
along the way.
Rick Suhl
In this episode, Brian is joined by Rick Suhl, a happily retired hospitality legend. Rick was instrumental in the development and success of both Doubletree and Starwood Hotels & Resorts. A beloved leader and dynamic hotelier, Rick has been responsible for the development of several generations of hoteliers. Please tune in to hear who Rick thanks for helping him along the way.
Susan Liston
In this episode, Brian is joined by Susan Liston, Senior Vice President, Growth at Aramark Destinations.
Aramark Destinations is the industry leader in creating authentic experiences at destinations across the
nation, including historical parks, cultural landmarks, hotels, conference centers and more. Tune in to
hear who Susan thanks for helping her along the way.
Aramark Destinations is the industry leader in creating authentic experiences at destinations across the
nation, including historical parks, cultural landmarks, hotels, conference centers and more. Tune in to
hear who Susan thanks for helping her along the way.
Rob Mangiarelli
In this episode, Brian is joined by Rob Mangiarelli, President of Atrium Hospitality. Based in Alpharetta Georgia, Atrium Hospitality manages over 80 hotels, covering 13 brands in 29 states. After a fantastic 25 year career with Hyatt Hotels, Rob is now on the owner / operator side of the business. Tune in to hear who Rob thanks for helping him along the way.
Stephanie Leger & Michèle C. Kline
In this episode, Brian is joined by Michèle Kline and Stephanie Leger, the dynamic hosts of the podcast WTF – Walk the Floors. In addition to the podcast, they both have founded their own consulting firms – Kline Hospitality Consulting and First Rate Hospitality among other ventures. Tune in to hear who they thank for helping them along the way.
Mark Sanders
In this episode, Brian is joined by Mark Sanders, General Manager of the New York Hilton Midtown Hotel. Located in the heart of midtown New York, the Hilton boasts over 1,900 guest rooms and 49 meeting rooms with a total of 150,000 square feet of meeting space. Tune in to hear who Mark thanks for helping him along the way.
Emily Goldfischer
In this episode, Brian is joined by Emily Goldfischer, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of hertelier. Founded in 2021, hertelier is an online media platform based in London that inspires women in hospitality to pursue, navigate, and nurture their careers at every stage through sharing information and sparking conversation. Tune in to hear who Emily thanks for helping her along the way.
Greg Hill
In this episode, Brian is joined by Greg Hill, Chief People Officer at EXOS. EXOS is the leader in the field of
human performance. They are a company built by performers for performers. For over 20 years their
team has been trusted by elite athletes and leaders in business to provide performance solutions that
help them go further and achieve more. Tune in to hear who Greg thanks for helping him along the way.
human performance. They are a company built by performers for performers. For over 20 years their
team has been trusted by elite athletes and leaders in business to provide performance solutions that
help them go further and achieve more. Tune in to hear who Greg thanks for helping him along the way.
Allison Reid
In this episode, Brian is joined by Allison Reid, Chief Global Growth Officer with Aimbridge Hospitality. Aimbridge Hospitality is a leading global hospitality company, offering best in class hotel management services across a broad spectrum of all segments with a portfolio representing over 1,500 properties in 50 states and 23 countries. Tune in to hear who Allison thanks for helping her along the way.
Keith Kefgen
In this episode, Brian is joined by Keith Kefgen, CEO & Managing Director at Aethos Consulting Group. Aethos is a global hospitality advisory firm serving people-driven businesses (including the hotel, restaurant, casino, cruise line, club, serviced apartments and travel sectors). Tune in to hear who Keith thanks for helping him along the way.
Susan Barry
In this episode, Brian is joined by Susan Barry, President, and Queen Bee at Hive Marketing. Susan also hosts the Top Floor Podcast which takes a look at the future of hospitality and with Susan as host, you can count on a great deal of laughter. Tune in to see who Susan thanks for helping her along the way.
Stephen Foster
In this episode, Brian is joined by Stephen Foster, Principal at Stephen P Foster & Associates. With over 40 years of experience in senior hospitality roles in Canada and the United States, Stephen is a leading expert in many segments of the hospitality field. Tune in to hear who Stephen thanks for helping him along the way.
Dawn Gallagher
In this episode, Brian is joined by Dawn Gallagher, Chief Commercial Officer at Crescent Hotels & Resorts. Based in Fairfax, VA, Crescent Hotels now boasts over 100 properties, more than 25,000 rooms and 120 restaurants and bars under management. Tune in to hear who Dawn thanks for helping her along the way.
Geoff Ballotti
In the Season 3 opener, Brian is joined by Geoff Ballotti, President & CEO of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. Wyndham, the world’s largest franchising company by the number of properties, with approximately 9,100 hotels across over 95 countries on six continents and 24 brands. Through its network of approximately 836,000 rooms appealing to the everyday traveler, Wyndham commands a leading presence in the economy and midscale segments of the lodging industry. Tune in to hear who Geoff thanks for helping him along the way.
Season 2
Popular Episodes
Oliver Bonke
In this episode, Brian is joined by Oliver Bonke, CEO of Frankfurt based Deutsche Hospitality, the umbrella brand of 8 unique hotel brands with over 160 hotels on three continents. Tune in to hear Oliver’s journey from his simple hospitality beginnings to his many Global leadership roles. Listen in to hear who Oliver thanks for helping him along the way.
Vera Manoukian
In this episode, Brian is joined by Vera Manoukian, Chief Operating Officer of Sonesta International Hotel Company. Sonesta has exploded in growth over the last several years to now be ranked as the 8th largest hotel company with approximately 1,200 properties and over 100,000 guestrooms across 16 brands in 8 countries. Tune in to hear who Vera thanks for helping her along the way.
John Peyton
In this episode, Brian is joined by John Peyton, CEO of Dine Brands Global, the parent company to two of the most iconic American restaurant brands – Applebee’s Grill & Bar and IHOP. With over 3,400 locations in 16 countries, DINE is one of the world’s largest full-service dining companies. Listen in to hear who John thanks for helping him along the way.
Simone Dulies
In this episode, Brian is joined by Simone Dulies, General Manager at the Hotel Bristol, a Luxury Collection Hotel located in the heart of Vienna. The Hotel Bristol, an art deco gem, has been one of Vienna’s prime addresses ever since it opened back in 1892. Listen in to hear who Simone thanks for helping her along the way.
Rob Kline
In this episode, Brian is joined by Rob Kline, CEO and Co-Founder of the Chartres Lodging Group. With over 9 billion of capital invested in the hotel sector, Rob is recognized as a proactive turnaround investor and a leading asset manager. Listen in to hear who Rob thanks for helping him along the way.
John Ferguson
In this episode, Brian is joined by John Ferguson, Chief Human Resources Officer for NASCAR. With more than 70 years of on track success, NASCAR has become an international racing juggernaut with series in Mexico, Europe, and Canada. Listen in to hear who John thanks for helping him along the way.
Raul Moronta
In this episode, Brian is joined by Raul Moronta, Chief Commercial Officer at Remington Hotels. Founded
in 1968, the hospitality group has grown into a strong, industry-leading service provider and today
manages 121 hotels in 30 states across 26 brands, including 18 independent and boutique properties.
Tune in to hear who Raul thanks for helping him along the way.
in 1968, the hospitality group has grown into a strong, industry-leading service provider and today
manages 121 hotels in 30 states across 26 brands, including 18 independent and boutique properties.
Tune in to hear who Raul thanks for helping him along the way.
Glenn Sampert
In this episode, Brian is joined by Glenn Sampert, General Manager at the iconic Intercontinental Miami. Located on the scenic Biscayne Bay, the hotel offers 653 luxury rooms and suites a world class spa as well as over 100,000 square feet of meeting space. Tune in to hear how Glenn’s journey has taken him from British Columbia to Miami and hear who Glenn thanks for helping him along the way.
Ashli Johnson
In this episode, Brian is joined by Ashli Johnson, the inaugural Executive Director for the Howard University School of Business’s Marriott – Sorenson Center for Hospitality Leadership. Created in the honor of former Marriott President & CEO, Arne M. Sorenson, it was his mission to create greater opportunity for all and build a more diverse and inclusive workforce in the hospitality industry. Listen in to hear who Ashli thanks for helping her along the way.
Thom Geshay
In this episode, Brian is joined by Thom Geshay, CEO & President of Davidson Hospitality Group. A truly rare “unicorn”, Thom has spent his entire hospitality career with Davidson, starting as a bellman while he attended NC State University and working his way up to CEO. Listen in to hear who Thom thanks for helping him along the way.
Brian Proctor - Thanksgiving 2022
In this Thanksgiving Week episode, join Brian as he reflects on the first season and a half of the show, shares some stories and thanks some key people for the success of the show. Listen in to hear who Brian thanks for helping him along the way.
Dan Surette
In this episode, Brian is joined by Daniel C. Surette, Chief Sales Officer with Omni Hotels & Resorts. The consummate sales leader, Dan takes us through his journey from his unlikely start at the Sheraton PGA National to his current role at Omni. Listen in to hear who Dan thanks for helping him along the way.
Marcus Reinders
In this episode, Brian is joined by Marcus Reinders, CEO of NV Hotel Holdings. Based in Auckland, NZ Hotel Holdings is a partnership formed in 2019 to facilitate investment in tourism assets in New Zealand. Currently they have investments in seven hotels in the major New Zealand markets with more on the way. Listen in to hear who Marcus thanks for helping him along the way.
James Filtz
In this episode, Brian is joined by James Filtz, the current President of NACE, The National Association for Catering & Events. Founded in 1958, NACE continues to be the go-to resource and community for catering and event professionals nationwide. Listen in to hear who James thanks for helping him along the way.
Graeme Davis
In this episode, Brian is joined by Graeme Davis, President of Baha Mar – The Bahamas newest luxury resort destination with three iconic oceanfront hotels – A Grand Hyatt, a Rosewood and an SLS. In addition to the hotels, there is the largest and most elegant casino in the Caribbean, a 15-acre luxe water park, two world class spas, a Jack Nicklaus designed golf course and over 25 restaurants. Listen in to hear who Graeme thanks for helping him along the way.
Anjali Agarwal
In this episode, Brian is joined by Anjali Agarwal, the former COO of Autocamp, the hospitality company that is changing how you think about a boutique hotel experience. Rooted in the timeless American tradition of hitting the road, Auto Camp properties take everything that’s great about sleeping in the wilderness and makes it even better with impeccable design. Listen in to hear who Anjali thanks for helping her along the way.
Scott Colby
In the Season Two opener, Brian chats with Scott Colby, owner of Say it with Gratitude and author of the book The Grateful Entrepreneur. Tune in to hear how a trip to Guatemala in 2014 changed Scott’s life forever and how he has carried his learnings forward in this inspirational episode. Listen in to hear who Scott thanks for helping him along the way.
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