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About Donte
A native Washingtonian and graduate of Saint Peter’s University (2001, Communications), Donte Johnson began his career in the hospitality industry in 2001 with Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants in DC. He has held several positions including concierge, director of guest services, area revenue manager and assistant general manager. In 2009, Johnson was the youngest employee ever promoted to general manager for Kimpton Hotels. In that role he received awards for creativity and community service, which would become the foundational pillars of his unique brand of hospitality.
Community. Leadership.
Past
HAWDC - Board of Directors
Md. Hotel & Lodging - Board of Directors
Visit Baltimore - Board of Directors
Hospitality High School - Advisory Board
H.O.P.E. Program - Advisory Board
Mt. Vernon Pl. Conservancy - Board of Directors
City Possible - Board of Directors
Current
International Luxury Hotel Association - East Coast Board of Directors [+Culture Committee]
AH&LA - GM Roundtable Co-Chair
Procure Impact - Advisory Board
Hyatt - Global DEI Council
Hyatt - Supplier Diversity Committee
Awards
2011 Washington Business Journal 40 Under 40
2020 Greater Baltimore Committee Mayor’s Business Recognition Award
2020 Better Baltimore Award for Corporate Philanthropy
2021 Leaders in Diversity Award - Baltimore Business Journal
Contact
Feel free to reach out with any questions.
Email
donte@dontepjohnson.com
Phone
202.577.1188