Term 3/25 – 6/27

Dena Roady boasts a remarkable 28-year career with Hyatt in the hospitality industry with her unmatched leadership, strategic direction and innovative thinking. A true believer in Hyatt's Purpose of Care, Roady is passionate about bringing a high level of care to Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego and the San Diego community. This, coupled with her strong work ethic and dedication to kindness, has led to many career highlights with the brand, including 14 moves across the United States.

Roady most recently served as Area Vice President and General Manager at Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort and Spa, where she oversaw the overall strategy, performance, and goals for the hotel, while also supporting additional area hotels in these initiatives. Prior at Andaz 5th Avenue, Hyatt Regency Clearwater Resort and Spa, and Hyatt Market Street, Roady partnered with ownership on master plans, implemented property improvements, and drove revenue growth. During her time at Hyatt Regency Clearwater Resort and Spa she achieved the top ranking of revenue per available room index in the property’s competitive set, and helped create a new innovative staffing model.

Roady's experience also includes senior leadership roles at Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa, Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa, and Hyatt Regency Irvine. At Hyatt Hotels Corporate Office, she served as Corporate Rooms Manager, overseeing the launch of new properties and various operational projects, as well as starting her career in operational roles at Grand Hyatt San Francisco, Hyatt Regency Newport, and Grand Hyatt Kauai.

Roady was born and raised in Colusa, California and holds a Bachelor of Science in Resort and Lodging Management from California State University Chico. She enjoys reading on the beach, traveling, working out, attending concerts and music festivals, and cherishes her 1957 Chevy Bel Air, a prized possession inherited from her father.