Martin McAllister General Manager Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront

Martin is an industry veteran of nearly twenty years. He began his hospitality career began at the Courtyard by Marriott – Phoenix North; first as Sales Manager and followed by Guest Care Manager.  Success at Phoenix North led to the Assistant General Manager role for the Courtyard by Marriott – Phoenix Airport. 

In 2010, Martin would join Marriott full-service, accepting a promotion to Rooms Operations Manager for Scottsdale Marriott at McDowell Mountains.  Over the next several years, Martin’s career with Marriott continued, accepting numerous leadership opportunities to include Senior Operations Manager, Denver Marriott Tech Center,  Director of Operations, Provo Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, and Assistant General Manager, Salt Lake City Marriott  Downtown at City Creek. 

Martin is a graduate of Brigham Young University, earning a B.S. degree in Sociology and Business Management.  A native of Vancouver, WA, Martin is thrilled to be returning home to Portland. 

Tessa Peterson  General Manager       the hoxton

Tessa is an industry vetren working in hospitaly for the past 15 years. She is the GM of the hoxton Portland. She curretnly sits on the Boards of Old Town Comunity Assoication and Portland Clean and Safe. 

When not working she spends most of her time in the garden with her two daughters Eleanor and Harriette.

Daryn White Cyrus Area General Manager       Provenance Hotels

Daryn White Cyrus, Area General Manager with Provenance Hotels, currently oversees the Sentinel, Woodlark, Hotel Lucia and Dossier. Daryn is excited to highlight the unique offerings at each of these boutique properties. Her career in historic properties began with Kimpton Hotels at Hotel Monaco, where she developed a keen understanding of service standards and shined in her devotion to operational excellence. She eventually became the brand's youngest ever General Manager. In addition, she spent five successful years as General Manager of the iconic Heathman Hotel. Having great appreciation for the City of Roses, Daryn enjoys going to Blazers games with her son and husband.

Nathan Carlson 

Vice President, OBTA

Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront

Nathan has worked in the Portland hospitality market for over 10 years at multiple hotels spending most of that time in Business Travel.  Nathan is passionate about connecting with people and building strong working relationships based on integrity and trusting he will get the job done. He has also been heavily involved with OBTA for those 10+ years having been a past board member as well. He believes the networking and educational opportunities provided by OBTA are crucial.  

When he is not selling business travel, you'll generally find him spending time with his wife and kids, or finding used records for his vinyl collection, or being disappointed in his Minnesota Vikings.