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JW MARRIOTT CLEARWATER BEACH RESORT & SPA BOLSTERS EXECUTIVE TEAM WITH THREE STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP APPOINTMENTS
The Resort Welcomes Tesha Mascarenhas, Rashad K. Brown, And Nicholas Plys To Elevate Operations, Dining, And Guest Recreation JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa , the premier luxury destination on the Gulf Coast, is pleased to announce the appointment of three industry veterans to its executive leadership team. With a combined 40+ years of luxury hospitality experience, Tesha Mascarenhas (Director of Operations), Rashad K. Brown (Director of Restaurant Operations), and Nicholas Plys (Director of Recreation) join the resort at a pivotal time of growth and elevated guest programming. "We are thrilled to welcome such an accomplished group of leaders to JW Marriott Clearwater Beach," says Colin Mills, General Manager of JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa. "Each brings a proven track record within luxury hospitality, deep brand knowledge, and a shared passion for delivering exceptional, meaningful experiences for our guests and associates alike." Tesha Mascarenhas, Director of Operations With more than 19 years of experience across Marriott's luxury and premium portfolios, Tesha Mascarenhas joins the resort following her successful tenure as Resident Manager at JW Marriott Bonnet Creek. Her extensive background includes leadership roles at JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes and JW Marriott Marco Island, as well as a corporate role at Marriott International Headquarters as Senior Manager for Loyalty Operations. Known for driving record-breaking guest satisfaction scores and a people-first leadership style, Mascarenhas oversees all daily operations to ensure a seamless guest journey. Rashad K. Brown, Director of Restaurant Operations A respected food and beverage leader with over 20 years of experience, Rashad K. Brown most recently served as Assistant Director of Food & Beverage at JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes. Throughout his career, Brown has built a reputation for balancing high-level operational performance with award-winning service. In his new role, he will oversee the resort's diverse dining outlets, focusing on elevating the property's signature culinary programs and cultivating high-performing, service-driven teams. Nicholas Plys, Director of Recreation Plys brings fresh energy and a strategic mindset to his role as Director of Recreation. Following a rapid rise within JW Marriott Tampa Water Street, Plys has mastered the art of brand-aligned guest activations. He now oversees the resort's pool operations, fitness programming, and the JW Kids Club. His focus is on creating meaningful on-property experiences that allow guests of all ages to engage with the natural beauty of Clearwater Beach. With these appointments, JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa continues to strengthen its leadership foundation while reinforcing its position as one of Florida's premier luxury beachfront destinations, ensuring the property remains at the forefront of hospitality innovation through enhanced guest programming and a renewed focus on operational excellence For more information about JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa, please visit https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/tpajw-jw-marriott-clearwater-beach-resort-and-spa/overview/ . ABOUT JW MARRIOTT CLEARWATER BEACH RESORT & SPA Located steps from the sugar white sand and warm, tranquil waters of the Gulf of Mexico, JW Marriott Hotel Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa creates an oasis of coastal elegance along an exclusive stretch of America's most beautiful beach. Every detail of the resort has been curated to encourage guests to relax and recharge- whether that's a restorative spa treatment at the Spa by JW, a world-class dining experience, a day on the beach or watching the dolphins from the comfort of the secluded property. Each of the resort's 162 elegantly-designed guestrooms and 36 Residences have their own exclusive balcony evoking the feeling of a remote island getaway. In addition to three on-property restaurants and the JW Market and Savor by JW in-room dining, the hotel is also home to an alluring rooftop pool featuring panoramic views, an expansive full-service spa, as well as a JW Kids Club and more than 17,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event spaces. ABOUT JW MARRIOTT HOTELS JW Marriott is part of Marriott International's luxury portfolio of brands and consists of beautiful properties and distinctive resort locations around the world. JW Marriott is a tribute to the founder of Marriott International, J. Willard "J.W." Marriott, who prioritized his own well-being so that he could take better care of others. Inspired by his approach to life and rooted in holistic well-being, JW Marriott properties offer a haven where guests can focus on feeling whole - present in mind, nourished in body, and revitalized in spirit - through programs and offerings that encourage them to come together and experience every moment to the fullest. Today there are over 125 JW Marriott hotels in nearly 40 countries and territories worldwide. Visit JW Marriott online, and on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

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JW MARRIOTT CLEARWATER BEACH RESORT & SPA BOLSTERS EXECUTIVE TEAM WITH THREE STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP APPOINTMENTS

The Resort Welcomes Tesha Mascarenhas, Rashad K. Brown, And Nicholas Plys To Elevate Operations, Dining, And Guest Recreation

JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa , the premier luxury destination on the Gulf Coast, is pleased to announce the appointment of three industry veterans to its executive leadership team. With a combined 40+ years of luxury hospitality experience, Tesha Mascarenhas (Director of Operations), Rashad K. Brown (Director of Restaurant Operations), and Nicholas Plys (Director of Recreation) join the resort at a pivotal time of growth and elevated guest programming.

"We are thrilled to welcome such an accomplished group of leaders to JW Marriott Clearwater Beach," says Colin Mills, General Manager of JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa. "Each brings a proven track record within luxury hospitality, deep brand knowledge, and a shared passion for delivering exceptional, meaningful experiences for our guests and associates alike."

Tesha Mascarenhas, Director of Operations
With more than 19 years of experience across Marriott's luxury and premium portfolios, Tesha Mascarenhas joins the resort following her successful tenure as Resident Manager at JW Marriott Bonnet Creek. Her extensive background includes leadership roles at JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes and JW Marriott Marco Island, as well as a corporate role at Marriott International Headquarters as Senior Manager for Loyalty Operations. Known for driving record-breaking guest satisfaction scores and a people-first leadership style, Mascarenhas oversees all daily operations to ensure a seamless guest journey.

Rashad K. Brown, Director of Restaurant Operations

A respected food and beverage leader with over 20 years of experience, Rashad K. Brown most recently served as Assistant Director of Food & Beverage at JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes. Throughout his career, Brown has built a reputation for balancing high-level operational performance with award-winning service. In his new role, he will oversee the resort's diverse dining outlets, focusing on elevating the property's signature culinary programs and cultivating high-performing, service-driven teams.

Nicholas Plys, Director of Recreation

Plys brings fresh energy and a strategic mindset to his role as Director of Recreation. Following a rapid rise within JW Marriott Tampa Water Street, Plys has mastered the art of brand-aligned guest activations. He now oversees the resort's pool operations, fitness programming, and the JW Kids Club. His focus is on creating meaningful on-property experiences that allow guests of all ages to engage with the natural beauty of Clearwater Beach.

With these appointments, JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa continues to strengthen its leadership foundation while reinforcing its position as one of Florida's premier luxury beachfront destinations, ensuring the property remains at the forefront of hospitality innovation through enhanced guest programming and a renewed focus on operational excellence

For more information about JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa, please visit https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/tpajw-jw-marriott-clearwater-beach-resort-and-spa/overview/ .

ABOUT JW MARRIOTT CLEARWATER BEACH RESORT & SPA

Located steps from the sugar white sand and warm, tranquil waters of the Gulf of Mexico, JW Marriott Hotel Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa creates an oasis of coastal elegance along an exclusive stretch of America's most beautiful beach. Every detail of the resort has been curated to encourage guests to relax and recharge- whether that's a restorative spa treatment at the Spa by JW, a world-class dining experience, a day on the beach or watching the dolphins from the comfort of the secluded property. Each of the resort's 162 elegantly-designed guestrooms and 36 Residences have their own exclusive balcony evoking the feeling of a remote island getaway. In addition to three on-property restaurants and the JW Market and Savor by JW in-room dining, the hotel is also home to an alluring rooftop pool featuring panoramic views, an expansive full-service spa, as well as a JW Kids Club and more than 17,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event spaces.

ABOUT JW MARRIOTT HOTELS

JW Marriott is part of Marriott International's luxury portfolio of brands and consists of beautiful properties and distinctive resort locations around the world. JW Marriott is a tribute to the founder of Marriott International, J. Willard "J.W." Marriott, who prioritized his own well-being so that he could take better care of others. Inspired by his approach to life and rooted in holistic well-being, JW Marriott properties offer a haven where guests can focus on feeling whole - present in mind, nourished in body, and revitalized in spirit - through programs and offerings that encourage them to come together and experience every moment to the fullest. Today there are over 125 JW Marriott hotels in nearly 40 countries and territories worldwide. Visit JW Marriott online, and on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.