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Chef Freeman
Freeman Taylor

Executive Chef

From Clinton, Maryland, Chef Freeman Taylor is a graduate of Stratford University Culinary in Falls Church, VA. With 28 years of managerial leadership in restaurants, hotels and healthcare, executive Chef Freeman Taylor leads the College Park Marriott culinary team with a commitment to excellence in all areas of customer satisfaction and food quality. With exceptional expertise in a wide array of cuisines, Chef Taylor and his team work to deliver event experiences that are uniquely yours.     

Emily Welch
Emily Welch

Senior Catering Sales Executive

Knowledge is power.  Ms. Welch joined the Marriott organization as Assistant Beverage and Food Manager in 2016, the perfect springboard to her experiences as a Sales Coordinator and Events manager.  As Senior Catering Sales Executive, Emily brings to her clients a depth and breadth of knowledge, experience, and deep understanding of customer satisfaction making her the perfect person to partner with to plan your celebration.

Mikale Smith
Mikale Smith

Catering Sales Executive

Every event, no matter how big or how small, is an opportunity for Mikale to deliver exceptional guest experiences.  Mikale's past experience at the front desk and as an Events Manager lends particularly well to her understanding her client's vision. In her most recent sales support role, Ms. Smith was instrumental in exceeding the service expectations of our guests. As Catering Sales Executive, know you are in the very best hands with Mikale Smith.

Aaron Wright
Aaron Wright

General Manager

Aaron graduated from Delaware State University with a degree in Hospitality Management in 1999 and started his career at the Philadelphia Airport Marriott over 22 years ago. Aaron would go on to hold various leadership roles including Director of Hotel Operations at the Bethesda Marriott, Washington Marriott Georgetown and the Bethesda Suites Marriott. He also spent time as a Dual Assistant General Manager at the Charlotte Marriott SouthPark and Renaissance Charlotte SouthPark Hotel.

In 2018, Aaron took on his first General Manager role at the Courtyard by Marriott Washington, DC/U.S. Capitol. Under his leadership, the hotel achieved its highest GSS ITR score in its history. As a result, he was recognized as GM of the Month in January 2020.

Aaron joined the team at the College Park Marriott in 2021 and has already led the hotel to its highest guest satisfaction scores, the highest in the Mid-Atlantic region. He recently was also recently awarded 2022 GM of the Year by Maryland's Hotel Lodging Association (MHLA).

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