As Vice President of Information Technology, Mr. Thiel provides support to all Benchmark properties in the technology areas. This includes operational reviews for all Benchmark properties, strategic planning of new opening and transition properties and implementation of systems such as corporate-wide area network and e-mail. He is also responsible for installation, support and development of Benchmark property specific systems. Mr. Thiel also serves as a member of the Benchmark Technology Committee.
Rodney joined Benchmark in 1989 as pre-opening Director of Purchasing for The Northland Inn and Executive Conference Center in Minneapolis. Prior to joining Benchmark, he served as Purchasing Manager for the Amfac Hotel and then for the Marriott Hotel, both in Minneapolis.