In her role as senior vice president, Ellen Sinclair oversees Benchmark's corporate and university conference centers and assists in the growth of this important and expanding segment of the company. Additionally, she assumes formal leadership and oversight responsibilities for system-wide human resources functions, Benchmark University, and is the champion of the company's corporate culture, ensuring it extends to all areas of the business.
Previously, Ms. Sinclair was vice president for Benchmark Hospitality, overseeing and supporting the operations of properties located in the Mid Atlantic and Northeastern United States. She joined Benchmark in 1995, and has served in multiple roles both in the field and in the home office. Prior to joining Benchmark Hospitality, Ms. Sinclair was general manager for hotel projects with both Radisson and Omni Hotels in multiple market locations.
Ellen Sinclair is a graduate of the University of Maine at Orono, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Business Administration. Ms. Sinclair attended Cornell University and the Center for Constructive Change at the University of New Hampshire. She is a Certified Hotel Administrator through the American Hotel & Motel Association, a Real Property Administrator and a Facilities Management Administrator through the Building Owners and Managers Institute International. She has served as instructor in Hospitality Sales & Marketing at the Katherine Gibbs School, and as Mentor in the Leadership Program with Women Unlimited, Inc. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for the International Association of Conference Centers. Ellen Sinclair will operate out of Benchmark's northeast regional office in New Brunswick, New Jersey.