Chris Shields is in love with Flagstaff and also his career. He has spent a dozen years in this mountain town and more than 30 years in the hospitality industry, including working with Hilton, Marriott and Hyatt. Today, he oversees the operations of Flagstaff’s Sonesta Extended Stay Suites as the property’s general manager. “I’ve been here at Sonesta for four months and I love the company,” he said. “The Sonesta motto is based on the culture of caring, so we take good care of our team and … [Read more...] about Chris Shields Leads the Team at Sonesta ES Suites
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Teen Builds Business Out of Chocolate
When you have been the Flagstaff High School student body president, captain of the football and track teams, and a part of the school’s Governing Board, it’s not surprising that you would be in a business management position at age 19. For Grand Canyon Chocolate Factory Co-owner and Manager Tyler Stickler, starting a business and running it was an opportunity he couldn’t pass up. “I just wasn’t interested in going to college after high school,” said Stickler. “Then, my dad had this epiphany … [Read more...] about Teen Builds Business Out of Chocolate
