Makeready is guided by a carefully collected group of independently-minded leaders. We are committed to empowering curiosity through all that we do.
With expertise ranging from strategy and design to branding and operations, we are equipped to do any job. But above all we are consummate students of our craft—dedicated to learning from every endeavor, and building momentum along the way.
Christine Magrann is a gardener. A garden takes care, it takes hard work and respect, and even if you get it just right, a garden takes time. It is not something that happens overnight, because the secret of the successful garden is not just what you put on the surface, it’s the work you put into the soil.
With over 20 years in the hospitality industry, Eric Gavin brings a deep understanding of operations, commercial strategy, and sales and marketing. He has worked with leading brands like Loews Hotels, Salamander Hotels & Resorts, Noble House, and Benchmark Hospitality, where he played key roles in shaping the company’s strategic direction and performance.
How does one measure “success”? It’s a question Ted has thought about often, since reading an Emerson poem of the same name on the side of a coffee cup at the hotel where he worked in his early twenties.
Mikia’s career in hospitality started like so many in this industry; it found her. She was a young mother looking for an alternative work schedule, which is how she found herself working as a Night Auditor at the Hilton Nashville Downtown. She spent the next several years working her way to a leadership role in the Front Office.
Liz knows people. Her curiosity and patience have guided a lifelong study of their strengths, shortcomings and spirit. Part detective, part explorer, she understands the importance of experiencing other cultures and doing things differently.
Places — and people — inspire Eric’s altogether industrious and adventuresome spirit. The crystal clear lakes of his native Canada. Ambergris Caye, just off the coast of Belize. The hotel GM who changed Eric’s career path by inviting him to step out of audits, and into hospitality.
When you’ve lived two-thirds of your life abroad, “home sweet home” takes on new meaning. And yet, even being away from his native Costa Rica for more than 30 years, Andres Jiminez seems grounded in a way that few do. His travels have already taken him to over 75 countries, from China to Egypt to Denmark.
Jose is instrumental in defining enterprise level systems for Makeready. Jose has a background in engineering, IT and Construction and has opened multiple hotels with substantial experience driving critical paths. In addition, Jose has served as a hotel AGM and brings invaluable operational experience.
Dwain grew up in the Big Easy, New Orleans, LA where he gained his passion for the hospitality industry. His 20+ years of leadership experience ranges from 300 to nearly 3,000 guestroom operations. Dwain's humble and thoughtful approach to leadership has earned him a tremendous amount of respect throughout Makeready.
Amanda knows that to truly lead people, you have to understand them. So it’s with a deep understanding and appreciation of her team that she describes them as food and beverage ninjas. We say it takes one to know one.
Whether heading to Paris, France or Paris, Texas, Kathi adores adventure. Closer to home, alongside her daughter or friends, she explores museums, galleries and restaurants. Her love for travel explains why Kathi’s worked in hospitality for over 30 years.
Free-spirited. Wholehearted. Powered by something we all possess and should tap into more often: Perspective. Even with a creative vision in sharp focus, Riley sees the big picture, making him the perfect keeper of all Makeready brands.
Lucky for us, not everything that happens in Vegas stays there. Born, raised, and a UNLV alum, Caitlin always knew hospitality was it. Shadowing all departments at the MGM Grand led her squarely to marketing. Today, a deep understanding of authentic experiences fuels Caitlin’s steady delivery of sharp, guest-centered strategies.
Justin is more than a digital guy. He’s a true believer in hospitality, understanding that humbly caring for others is the most gratifying work there is. He champions teamwork and bringing people together, whether bridging Makeready’s digital platforms for operations and ownership teams, or planning an elaborate full-course dinner for his family and friends.
Maybe it’s his Southern roots, or his abiding love of people. Either way, William is big on relationships. Being one of ten siblings, both biological and adopted, and all of whom he loves dearly, could have something to do with it, too.
Ellen Baron is honest. Perhaps, it’s an innate ability, or a honed skill, or perhaps it’s simply her willingness—to see an opportunity without a clear solution and ask “What if? What next? And how?”
