Marc Blackford

Marc Blackford is a seasoned hospitality professional with extensive leadership experience in operations and general services. Currently serving as the Director of General Services at Erickson Living since 2020, Marc oversees the Wind Crest community, a large senior living facility in Highlands Ranch, featuring over 1,500 independent living apartments. Prior to this role, Marc held the position of Director of Operations at Marriott International, where leadership was provided for various departments in a four-diamond hotel and played a key role in the integration of Starwood Preferred Guest into Marriott's system. Earlier experience includes multiple leadership roles in Starwood Hotels & Resorts, including Director of Rooms during a significant transition, and various positions at MGM Resorts International, where Marc managed a large front office team in a sizable hotel and casino environment. Marc holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Hospitality Administration/Management from the University of Nevada-Las Vegas.