Dean’s Advisory Board

Jon Benson, General Manager, Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Villas, the premier Texas Hill Country resort located on 300 acres in San Antonio, Benson joins the resort following its recent more than $100 million transformation.

Jon began his Hyatt career as a third-shift room service cook at Hyatt Regency Newport Beach. He quickly advanced through the culinary ranks, eventually serving as Executive Chef at Hyatt properties around the world, including Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort, Spa and Casino, Hyatt Regency Dorado Beach Resort and Country Club in Puerto Rico, Hyatt Regency Beaver Creek Resort and Spa, Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa, and Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa.

In 2007, Benson joined Hyatt’s corporate team in Chicago as Corporate Director of Culinary
Operations for North America, Canada and the Caribbean. He later returned to hotel operations serving in General Manager roles at Hyatt Centric Key West Resort & Spa, Park Hyatt Washington, Hyatt Regency Long Beach, Hana-Maui Resort and Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa before joining Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Villas.

“Over my nearly four decades in hospitality, I’ve had the privilege of working alongside
incredible colleagues from around the world, and one of the most rewarding parts of my career has been mentoring others and helping to make meaningful impacts in their lives,” said Benson. “All resorts have walls and ceilings, bedrooms and ballrooms, but what truly makes a property special is its colleagues. I’m proud to join this amazing team and excited about what we’ll accomplish together as we continue creating unforgettable experiences for our guests.”

Jon Benson has immersed himself in the local San Antonio community and was recently appointed to the board of the Visit San Antonio Tourism Public Improvement District, he also sits on the Board of Advisors at The Collins College of Hospitality Management, Cal Poly Pomona, CA.