Shannon Hillygus

Shannon Hillygus currently serves as the General Manager at Excel Hotel Group since January 2021. Previously, Shannon held the position of General Manager at Marriott Ventura Beach under Brighton Management LLC from October 2013 to May 2020, where notable achievements included leading a $35M renovation project and receiving Marriott International's 2019 "Renovation Excellence Award," with guest service ranking 26th out of 267 hotels. Prior to that, Shannon's experience includes roles as Director of Hotel Operations at Marriott Ventura Beach from April 2006 to October 2013, Assistant General Manager at Marriott Ventura Beach under Remington Hotel Corporation from June 2002 to April 2006, General Manager at Radisson Hotel Rockland from June 2001 to June 2002, General Manager at Holiday Inn Minneapolis North from October 2000 to June 2001, and Director of Food and Beverage at Hilton Newark-Fremont from September 1995 to December 1999. Shannon completed education at Cuesta from 1991 to 1993 and San Joaquin Delta College from 1990 to 1991.