Strategic Projects-Global Procurement, Global Operations, Marriott International
Brad Colton handles Strategic Projects for Global Procurement for Marriott International. His responsibilities include supporting the Global Operations team on major initiatives impacting global operations such as renewing the Avendra contract, developing improved global operations standards, improving sustainability practices within MI’s supply chain and other operations opportunities.
Brad joined Marriott in 1982 and has worked in various corporate positions including Brand Executive for Extended Stay Brands. Brad has worked as a General Manger at Crystal Gateway, Bethesda, Bethesda Suites, Tysons Corner, Gaithersburg Marriott, and the Atlanta Northlake Courtyard as well as being the Resort Manager at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa. He also worked as an Area General Manager during eight of those years. He worked as a Resident Manager at the Atlanta Northwest, Atlanta Airport and JW Marriott Washington DC along with other operation management positions during his Marriott career. He currently serves as the Chairman of the Board for Leadership Montgomery as well as being active in his church.
Brad holds a degree in Finance from Brigham Young University and an MBA from the Colgate Darden Graduate School of Business Administration, University of Virginia.