SUN Promotes Ben Wise to Director of SUN Services, Commercial & Residential Cleaning Services
We are thrilled to announce the promotion of Ben Wise to Director of Sun Services. Ben will oversee the expansion of SUN’s commercial and residential cleaning services in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Ben has been in the hospitality industry for over a decade and has been a vital part of the SUN management team. He started his journey at Blue Ridge Village Resort (BRV) in 2006 as a Houseman and later joined SUN in 2011 as we began servicing the property as a client. Ben held many positions throughout his tenure there, including Laundry Attendant, Guest Services Representative, Inspector, Assistant Director, and Director of Housekeeping. As a trainer and mentor to many Directors throughout the country, he fosters comradery among his team members and builds lasting relationships.
In his own words, “I have seen the successes and failures of people developing their careers. I have seen how resilient these individuals are and our value as a company comes from people like this. Want to see individuals succeed? Turn them into a family, more than a team. They must experience each other’s successes and failures, in and out of work: one goal, one mind. If people come to work not knowing each other and not feeling a sense of community, they will not be successful in working towards a common goal. The overarching lesson I have learned in my time with SUN is that good culture breeds success. It's about how you feel at the end of the day towards the people who stood and faced the challenges beside you. Tomorrow will bring another opportunity for success.”
Ben's well-rounded background and experience make him a natural fit to take on the role of SUN Services Director.
Tabitha Taylor is an Inspector at Peppertree Atlantic Beach Resort in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina. She is being recognized for maintaining high levels of performance while assuming additional responsibilities.
While the position is one of great importance, its weight has increased greatly over the past quarter and her responsibilities have increased with it. She has stepped up and taken on new challenges with determination. She is an excellent people manager and has been instrumental in keeping operations running smoothly while her Director was on vacation and also out sick.
Tabitha consistently performs at high levels despite being the main caregiver to her mother, who is battling cancer. Through her positive attitude and perseverance, she has earned the trust and gratitude of management and teammates. She is a true inspiration to all and a valuable asset here at SUN.
Gabriella Falagian is a Laundry Attendant at Tamarack Resort in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, and is being recognized for being a great utility player who is willing to pitch in wherever needed.
Gabriella goes above and beyond her job title to achieve success for her team. She does not hesitate to jump into another role to get the job done. When the Director was dealing with a knee injury, Gabriella threw on her Houseman hat, took the initiative to deliver baskets in the morning, and was back in Laundry by noon.
During the height of the holiday season in December, Gabriella added Deep Cleaning to her skills. With care and meticulous attention to detail, she assisted her team in accomplishing more deep cleans. On the busiest holidays, Christmas and New Year, she volunteered her time to help teammates complete assignments, lighten their workload and achieve daily goals.
The helpfulness of Gabriella and her willingness to step into any role makes her an outstanding team player. She is a great asset to her team and to SUN.
We are thrilled to announce the promotion of Tabatha Miller to Director of Housekeeping at Peppertree Atlantic Beach in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina.
We are thrilled to welcome Tanya Robishaw as the Director of Housekeeping at Rangeley Lake Resort in Rangeley, Maine.
A native of Maine, Tanya has been deeply involved in her community through service and her love for housekeeping and caring for those in need. She has held a variety of positions from payroll administration to lobster buyer. Most recently she served as Deputy Town Clerk on the island of Vinalhaven, off the coast of Maine, for the last 11 years before relocating to her favorite vacation spot, Rangeley, in November.
Throughout her entire career, Tanya has always come back to her passion for housekeeping, having continuously worked part-time in addition to her full-time roles. While living on Vinalhaven, she was the cleaning manager for Vinalhaven Vacation Rentals.
"I have had the opportunity to work and train with some of the best from other resorts and here at Rangeley and look forward to continuing to.", she states.
A proud mother and wife of 19 years, her family includes six children and two grandchildren.
We are delighted to honor the following staff for 10+ years of dedicated service at SUN. It is with great pride and admiration that we congratulate them on their anniversary milestone.
Steve Zurawski, Senior Vice President
Chad Womack, Senior Vice President Regional
Rick Pailthorpe, Vice President Administration
Ty Reuber, Vice President Sales & QA
Johan Barrios, Director at Blue Heron Beach Resort
Tausha Watlington, Director at Seaglass Tower
Angella Willard, Lead Inspector at SUN Services
Sandra Gomez, Inspector at Blue Heron Beach Resort
Ana Garcia, Lead Inspector at Vacation Villas at Fantasy World
Linda Zieler, Inspector at Tamarack
Vickie Ambs, Inspector at Seaglass Tower
Calvin Long, Houseman at Carolina Yacht Landing
Patricia Langley, Room Attendant at Ellington at Wachesaw
Through the years, your talents and efforts have helped our success. Together, we take pride in your accomplishment and your commitment to excellence. Thank you for dedicating 10+ amazing years to SUN and congratulations on all your efforts and achievements!
SUN is pleased to announce the promotion of Andrea Freeman to Regional Vice President Operations. In her new role she will manage the housekeeping operations of the Carolina's Region and area Directors.
Andrea has grown into an outstanding leader at SUN who is passionate about people, service and building key relationships. Andrea started her career at SUN in 2003 as the Assistant Director at Ellington at Wachesaw East in Murrells Inlet, SC. As she steadily honed leadership skills, she was promoted to Director in 2015. During her tenure, Andrea managed several resort properties simultaneously along the Grand Strand, including Ellington, Sandpebble Beach Resort, Blue Water Resort, Sea Mystique Resort, and Travel Advantage Network. She is a key contributor to the success and growth of SUN leadership, often traveling and mentoring new Directors. In late 2020 Andrea was promoted again to Area Manager where she helped launch the new Sun Services division for the commercial and residential market.
"Andrea has been a responsible, highly regarded leader in our organization for quite some time. This promotion is well-deserved and we look forward to her heightened contributions," stated David Fries, President & COO.
Tracy joined the SUN family in 2018 as a Room Attendant and is the ultimate team player, wearing many hats supporting her team. During the busy summer months, she