Chris Shatto

Chris Shatto is an experienced professional in the hospitality industry, currently serving as a Franchise Owner and Executive Hospitality Recruiter at Gecko Hospitality since March 2020, specializing in executive search for North Carolina. Previous roles include Director of Food and Beverage and Director of Outlets at The Ballantyne, A Luxury Collection Hotel, and Complex Director of Food and Beverage at Le Meridien Hotels & Resorts. Additional experience includes Assistant Director of Banquet Operations at Trump National Doral, Director of Banquets at Fairmont Hotels and Resorts, and Director of Outlets at Kessler Collection. Chris began a career in aviation as an Aircraft Accident Investigator at Sample International. Chris holds a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.