It was an exciting time at Towne Park when we added the Opryland Resort.  It was a game changer for us.  It was our first real resort with a challenging physical plant, three entrances, 5,000 plus parking spaces, and millions of guests annually to serve.  Today is no different.  We are just as excited to reopen the resort and to welcome guests to the Gaylord Opryland Resort again.

As this property is Gaylord Entertainment’s crown jewel, it is also Towne Park’s most recognized location.  As we work to grow our company, Towne Park constantly points to the Opryland Resort to demonstrate our qualifications, skills and abilities to our prospective clients nationwide.

As our company continues to grow and prosper, it is imperative that we periodically reevaluate the organizational structure to ensure that we are able to adequately and efficiently support our company.  Historically, because of our fast paced growth, we have reorganized the company every two years or so, each time improving our capabilities and competencies to ensure that we are prepared to sustain our growth rate.  We are at another one of those times. 

As a result of the company's realignment, we are excited to announce a number of promotions including:

• Rick Sorrells, Executive Vice President of Administration
• Beverly Valltos, Vice President of Administration and Compliance
• Jennifer Leroux, Vice President of Finance
• Matt Cahill, Executive Vice President of Operations
• Steffan Sonneveldt, Senior Vice President of Operations
• Sonny Taragin, Executive Vice President of Information Technology
• Kirk Pozadzides, Vice President of Special Markets

Making the list once is a feat.  Making the list three times is sustainability.  Despite the economic downturn over the last two plus years, we acquired a company [Avascend Hospitality Healthcare], sustained an organic growth rate of over 20% annually, and created over 1,000 jobs in 2009.  This is all possible through great talent and a committed team, only the very best.  Being named on the list three times establishes Towne Park as America's valet parking and parking management experts and positions us for future growth and opportunities.