Bethany van Kirk

Bethany Van Kirk has over 18 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Bethany started their career as a Conference Services Coordinator at Ojai Valley Inn & Spa in 2002. Bethany then worked as a Sales Assistant/Conference Coordinator at Sheraton Seattle from 2002 to 2004. In 2004, they joined Red Lion Bellevue as an Executive Conference Manager, responsible for generating $2.5 million in guestroom, food, and beverage revenue. Bethany later became a Group Sales Manager at the same company in 2005. From 2006 to 2008, they were a Sales Manager at Embassy Suites Bellevue, generating $1.5 million in guestroom revenue. In 2009, they became the Director of Sales at Larkspur Landing Bellevue. Currently, they are a Senior Director of Field Sales at Extended Stay America since 2015.

Bethany Van Kirk received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from Washington State University, from 1998 to 2002.