Tampa hotel management firm names new vice president

McKibbon Hospitality, a Tampa-based hotel management firm whose portfolio includes properties in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia and six other states, has promoted Kiel Lombardo to the newly created role of vice president of food and beverage.

According to a press release, Lombardo has more than 20 years of experience in the hospitality sector. Prior to his promotion, he served as McKibbon’s director of food and beverage. Prior to joining McKibbon, he was the executive chef at Luminary Hotel & Co. in Fort Myers, where he oversaw multiple food and beverage outlets, including Dean Street Coffee Roastery, Ella Mae's Diner and Beacon Rooftop Drinkery.