Darren Pound

Darren Pound is an accomplished hospitality executive with extensive experience in the food and beverage sector and hotel management. Since November 2016, Darren has served as Vice President & General Manager at Dream Inn in Santa Cruz. Prior roles include Director of Hotel Operations at Destination Hotels and Hotel Manager at Loews Hotels, showcasing a strong focus on operational excellence. Darren's career also features significant positions as Corporate Food and Beverage Director at JC Resorts and Vice President of Food and Beverage at Santa Catalina Island Company, where responsibilities included managing multi-million dollar budgets and implementing innovative strategies for customer growth and operational efficiency. Previous experience spans leadership roles at Rockwater Resorts and The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, demonstrating expertise in financial management, team development, and enhancing guest satisfaction. Educational credentials include a degree in Hotel Management from Red Deer Polytechnic.