
OUR TEAM
Little did anyone know that in the fall of 2004, a partnership between the University of Delaware, Shaner Hotels, and Marriott would turn into such a success story!
A joint venture combining top-notch customer service while providing a hands-on learning experience for upwards of 50 students each semester, the Courtyard Newark - University of Delaware is truly a unique place to work. This model of combined service and education has set the benchmark, and people come from far and wide to get a look at what we got goin' on! Wanna know our secret?



It's YOU!
Did you know that 20% of our staff has been here 10 years or more?! Did you know that 40% of our staff has been here 5 years or more?!
"A great employee is like a four leaf clover,
hard to find and lucky to have."
Everyday, we are responsible for training tomorrow's hospitality leaders. Everyday, we are responsible for ensuring the reputation of our stakeholders. Everyday, we are responsible for taking care of one another so that we can take care of our guests. We take these responsibilities seriously, and we have fun doing it!
NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK

Renee "Ray"
Rose
Bistro
Attendant

Mariah
Sanchez
Guest Room Attendant

Nate
Louk
PM Rooms
Technician

Monique
Walker
Guest Room
Attendant

Carlyn
McAllister
Guest Room
Attendant

Joseph
Bussey
Houseperson

Jody
Mayo
Guest Room
Attendant

Deanna
Stout
Bistro
Attendant

Chris
Jones
Bistro
Attendant

Alaina
Caldwell
Guest Service
Representative

Ishmael
Smith
PM Rooms
Technician

Shanice
Wayman
Guest Room
Attendant
LEADING BY EXAMPLE
29
Fields of
Specialty
Dynamic
Personalities
16
250+
Years of
Experience
1
Common Goal

Bill
Sullivan
Managing
Director

Rebecca
Streets-Montagna
Assistant General Manager

Mark
Chopko
Executive
Chef

Dawn
Ackerman
Controller & Restaurant Manager

Melissa
Driggs
Director of
Sales

Jill
Johnson
Executive
Housekeeper

Josh
Bell
Chief
Engineer

Joseph
Foti
Banquets &
Bar Manager

Jeff
Brittingham
Sous
Chef

Alexis
Arthur
Bistro
Supervisor

Kelleigh
Davis
Sales
Manager

Tedric
Smith
Assistant Executive
Housekeeper

Mike
Downes
Engineering Supervisor

Raeneshela
Torain
Front Office
Manager

Ryan
Staib
Front Desk
Supervisor

Cheryl
Lepore
Transportation Supervisor

Michael
Graef
Night Audit Supervisor