Hotel Gets New Look
OCEAN CITY – Located on Ocean City’s Boardwalk at 14th Street, the Commander Hotel is a prime spot for vacationers during the on and off seasons. With its growing popularity, the hotel is undergoing renovations to stay ahead of the game ensuring it can handle the influx of interest.
The owners of the Commander Hotel are near the completion of the massive renovation project that will give the rooms and lobby an updated look and add value for its guests. The hotel has been a Boardwalk landmark for 85 years, and the investment into this renovation sets the stage for the hotel to offer a contemporary and fresh design, with updated Wi-Fi and in-room amenities designed to create a first class experience.
Michael Hayes, who manages the hotel, said the necessary décor and amenities renovation will revitalize the guest experience during the 2016 season and beyond.
“The Commander family is proud to celebrate our tradition of great service and Eastern Shore hospitality. With these renovations we will be taking our hotel to the next level,” said Hayes.
Not only does the hotel have a focus on providing families a great vacation experience on the Boardwalk, they are looking to become a one-stop vacation destination. Last season, they added Grotto Pizza and Fractured Prune to the building and began offering eco-friendly excursions, kids’ night and paint nights. For the upcoming season, they are looking to host small events for guests.
Staff Member Promotions
Valerie Beckwirth
Kevin Ireland
Nancy Stewart
SALISBURY – Coastal Hospice & Palliative Care announced the promotions of three valuable staff members.
Valerie Beckwith has been promoted to Director of Human Resources, overseeing the 153 employees of Coastal Hospice. Beckwith, a resident of Princess Anne, has been with Coastal Hospice for 17 years.
Kevin Ireland has been promoted to Director of Regional Facilities Infrastructure. He is responsible for Coastal Hospice’s facilities on Old Ocean Road and Philmore Commons in Salisbury, Coastal Hospice at the Lake at Deer’s Head Hospital, Coastal Hospice at the Ocean in Berlin, and the Coastal Hospice Thrift Shop in Berlin. Ireland has been with the agency for 14 years.
Nancy Stewart has been promoted to Provider Relations Manager and is the hospice’s liaison to area physicians, medical practices and healthcare facilities. Stewart, a resident of Salisbury, has been with Coastal Hospice for five years.
New Restaurant Planned
REHOBOTH BEACH — Scott Kammerer, president of Rehoboth Beach, Del.-based SoDel Concepts, announced that the hospitality group plans to open a second Matt’s Fish Camp in early summer 2016. The original Matt’s Fish Camp, one of SoDel Concepts’ existing eight restaurants, is in Bethany Beach. The new restaurant will open in the Tenley Court Shopping Center on Route 1 in Lewes.
“We’re so excited to be opening a new location on Coastal Highway in the Lewes area,” Kammerer said. “We love building restaurants that our guests enjoy, and at the same time creating a great environment for people in our community to work. We are working on building a legacy and opening a second Matt’s Fish Camp in Lewes is an important step in that direction. Matt’s Fish Camp is all about cooking simple delicious local seafood in a friendly restaurant where everyone feels welcome.”
At 3,200 square feet, the restaurant will seat 90 people in the dining room and will feature a 12-seat bar and raw bar.
“SoDel is a young, progressive company that looks for opportunities to expand and develop,” he said. “We provide growth potential for managers and chefs to advance and opportunities for guests to enjoy our restaurants in multiple locations. It’s exciting to be part of building a brand and a legacy.”
Dean To Head Board
SALISBURY — Dr. Robert Joyner, associate dean of Salisbury University’s Richard A. Henson School of Science and Technology, has been named president of the National Board for Respiratory Care, Inc. (NBRC).
Dr. Robert Joyner
The NBRC provides high-quality voluntary credentialing examinations nationally for practitioners of respiratory therapy and pulmonary function technology. Joyner has served on its 31-member board of trustees since 2013.
“Bob is an extremely knowledgeable healthcare professional,” said Gary Smith, CEO and executive director of the Kansas-based organization. “His involvement in the examination development process has been critical to the advancement of the high quality of the respiratory care credentialing system and we are thrilled to have his leadership as the 2016 president.”