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Ben Blackwell

Ben Blackwell

Regional Vice President of Operations

Ben oversees a portfolio of Hilton and Marriott properties including two Starbucks retail stores, as well as, other responsibilities within the company. Ben joined Hospitality America in 2002 and has 20 years of hospitality experience gained through serving in many roles within the company in both South Carolina and Louisiana. He most recently served as Area General Manager in Baton Rouge, LA overseeing the 137 room Hampton Inn and Suites Baton Rouge Downtown, 135 room Courtyard Baton Rouge Downtown and Starbucks Baton Rouge Downtown.

Ben is a graduate of the University of South Carolina with a BA in Political Science. He enjoys being active in the community and has served on the Richland County Accommodations Tax Board of South Carolina, the Board of Directors for Visit Baton Rouge as well as the Baton Rouge Lodging Association. Ben previously served as President of the Louisiana Hotel and Lodging Association from 2018 – 2020 and President of the Baton Rouge Lodging Association from 2016 – 2018.

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Ben Blackwell
Regional Vice President of Operations
1425 Augusta Street
Greenville, SC 29605
Office: (864) 252-4952
Fax: (864) 679-7559

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