Betty Garza

Betty Garza, PHR, SHRM-SCP, has extensive experience in human resources management. Betty currently holds the position of Area Director, HR Business Partner at Remington Hotels, starting in June 2021. Prior to this, they served as the Director of Human Resources at Marriott Hotels from January 2019 to November 2020, where they successfully managed and directed a property of 250 employees. During their tenure, they implemented strategies to reduce turnover and increase engagement, leading to improved profitability. Betty also led the annual Associate Engagement Survey to ensure all associates had a voice.

Before their role at Marriott Hotels, Betty was the Director of Human Resources Operations at Marriott International from May 2018 to January 2019. In this capacity, they oversaw HR operations for a property with 389 employees, focusing on talent acquisition, employee relations, and HR metric reporting. Betty facilitated the establishment of a TakeCare committee, leading to increased community events and improved employee engagement. Betty also resolved productivity and scheduling issues through effective collaboration and data analysis.

Betty has a long-standing career in the hospitality industry, starting with their role as the Director of HR at Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. from 1997 to 2018. In this position, they managed and led a team in successfully opening a newly built hotel. Betty handled all aspects of HR, including hiring, onboarding, training, and policy development. Betty was also part of the Executive Leadership team during their tenure.

Betty Garza, PHR, SHRM-SCP, holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Business Administration and Management, General from Virginia Tech. Betty has also obtained a Notary Public certification from the Commonwealth of Virginia.