The Atlantic Sands Hotel & Conference Center, along with The Breakers Hotel & Suites, announced Courtney Savage is now chief operating officer.

In this role, Savage will work closely with Gene Lankford, owner and CEO. She will focus on operationS excellence, resource management and hospitality growth. Savage will also oversee the proposed building of the Atlantic Crowne, a 55-room luxury hotel to be located on Baltimore Avenue in Rehoboth Beach.

“I am thrilled by this opportunity to be part of a great company with an accomplished track record and immense potential for growth. The future is bright, and I am humbled to have the chance to help facilitate the success we will continue to see,” said Savage. “Working with our management team at Lankford Ventures, it will be our goal to continue improving customer experience and exceed expectations. I look forward to connecting with other industry leaders to further accelerate tourism in our area.”

A Cape Henlopen High School graduate, Savage earned her bachelor of science degree in finance with a minor in accounting from Goldey-Beacom College. Afterward, she worked at JP Morgan Chase on the federal funds market, aiding in global recovery. When she moved back to the Cape Region, she handled various management roles within both properties prior to accepting this new position.

She and her husband Carlton are parents to three children, Aubrey, Beckett and Kennedy.