{"id":11399,"date":"2010-05-05T02:42:02","date_gmt":"2010-05-05T06:42:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/?p=11399"},"modified":"2010-05-05T02:42:02","modified_gmt":"2010-05-05T06:42:02","slug":"meet-andy-crowel-gm-of-the-new-downtown-courtyard-by-marriott","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/2010\/05\/05\/meet-andy-crowel-gm-of-the-new-downtown-courtyard-by-marriott\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet Andy Crowel, GM of the new downtown Courtyard by Marriott"},"content":{"rendered":"ngg_shortcode_0_placeholder\n

My sincere apologies to Andy and the rest of you.<\/p>\n

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This took so long to post because there were problems with the tape and my camera. \u00c2\u00a0But, after much perseverance and swearing on my part, I was finally able to input the video into the computer and digitize the interview. \u00c2\u00a0(Another reason I need a new video camera – look for an update on this later this week.)<\/p>\n

Anyway, this interview was done back on April 23, 2010. \u00c2\u00a0We talk about the current progress of the hotel – which by the way, has progressed even further the last couple of weeks. \u00c2\u00a0My understanding is that much of the dry wall has been hung in the lower level and work has progressed on schedule.<\/p>\n

But this interview is about more than the construction progress. \u00c2\u00a0We get to know Andy a little and talk about White Lodging’s desire to truly become a part of our community. \u00c2\u00a0If you spend any time at all with Andy, this impression is reinforced and deepened. \u00c2\u00a0I<\/p>\n

I also have to say that due to Sheil Sexton’s rules, cameras aren’t allowed inside the construction projects. \u00c2\u00a0I wish I had been able to snap a photo or two because the rooms are extremely high quality and beautifully accessorized and kitted out. \u00c2\u00a0When I was there, they had two fully furnished, functional rooms in place to demonstrate what every room will look like.<\/p>\n

My special thanks to Andy for putting up with me and allowing the opportunity for the tour, interview and photos.<\/p>\n

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httpsv:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=t9n2jgu4ZYo<\/p>\n

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