A hospitality journey worth recognizing.
My passion for hospitality started at a young age, helping my family at my uncle’s restaurant in Austin, Texas. That experience showed me early on how special it is to bring people together through great food, service, and genuine hospitality. After almost 20 years in the industry, hospitality has truly become a big part of who I am. For the past five years, I’ve been proud to call Hyatt home. My Hyatt journey started in San Antonio, where I grew as a leader and had the opportunity to be part of a restaurant recognized as Best Restaurant in the city. Today, I’m proud to continue my journey as Director of Outdoor Experience at Thompson Palm Springs. What I enjoy most is connecting with people, creating memorable experiences, and helping my team grow. For me, hospitality is simple: making people happy, and there is no better reward than that.
Making a meaningful difference.
Throughout my almost 20 years in hospitality, I’m most proud of the teams I’ve helped build and the experiences we’ve created for our guests.
What hospitality means to Maurice.
“For me, hospitality has never been just a job—it’s something I truly enjoy and am passionate about. At the end of the day, making people happy is the best reward. Knowing that I can make someone’s day a little better, whether it’s a guest or someone on my team, is what keeps me motivated and reminds me why I chose hospitality.”