Gaylord Texan
Gaylord Texan
Gaylord Texan
Gaylord Texan
Meet Our Senior Leaders
The managers at Gaylord Texan foster an environment of customer service, teamwork, and pride in a job well done. Each one brings his or her unique personality and style to the job. To learn more about our managers, click on the links below:
- John Imaizumi
- Angela Mitcham
- Steven Pidgley
- Jay Sheldon
- Rick Ricci
- Lee Rotholz
- Jay Sheldon
- Mike Wainwright
- Tim Ward
- Gracie Vega
John Imaizumi
Senior Vice President and General Manager
Gaylord Texan Hotel & Convention Center
"The most magnificent "stage" in the world is nothing without a fabulous "performance". It's all about people taking care of people. Taking great care of our STARS enabling them to take great care of our guests is the key to our success."
Angela Mitcham
Vice President & Hotel Manager
Gaylord Texan Hotel & Convention Center
"Learning has to be both fun and interesting - in fact...it should be a blast! We must be in the business of having fun, making fun and teaching fun. And if we change a few people's lives for the better...well then, we have indeed been successful."
Steven Pidgley
Vice President of Food & Beverage
Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center
"Being part of the 'Gaylord Team' is like playing for the Super Bowl, we give you the opportunity to win championships every year!"
Rick Ricci
Vice President, Conference Management
Gaylord Texan Hotel & Convention Center
"We are born to succeed, not fail"
Lee Rotholz
Director of Information Technology
Gaylord Texan Hotel & Convention Center
"Building a world-class team that provides an exceptional experience for our guests is not something you wake up one morning and decide to do. It's something you wake up every single morning and decide to do. Every day is an opportunity to pursue excellence."
Jay Sheldon
Director of Rooms
Gaylord Texan Hotel & Convention Center
"The key to providing unparalleled service to our guests is creating a supportive, encouraging and fun atmosphere for our STARS."
Mike Wainwright
Vice President of Sales and Marketing
Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center
"We are selling more than hotel rooms and meeting space. We are delivering a promise of flawless and genuine service to Meeting Planners and their attendees. I hear it again and again: our STARS are what make the difference at Gaylord Texan."
Tim Ward
Director of Engineering
Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center
"Perspective is the ability to see the forest and the trees. The Engineering team is committed to seeing things from the guest's perspective. It has to start from the moment guests turn into the property to when they depart. Our goal is to provide every guest a flawless Gaylord experience."
Gracie Vega
Vice President, Human Resources
Gaylord Texan Hotel & Convention Center
"At Gaylord, our STARS come first! We are fanatical about creating a fun work environment, providing excellent benefits, and building a culture of respect for our STARS. We achieve success together with passion, dedication, and creativity!"
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