1. Jesse L. Denton
Jesse joined Hospitality Risk Controls in 2010 and serves as a Regional Director. He has an
extensive background in Safety, Security, and Fire Prevention.
Summary
 2009 Hospitality Loss Prevention Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient presented at
HospitalityLawyer.com conference
 Extensive Loss Prevention experience; 24 years in the hospitality industry
 Fire Prevention / Safety / Environmental Manager, Holiday Inn Worldwide
 Regional Loss Prevention Manager, Starwood Hotels and Resorts
 Risk Engineering Consultant, Zurich Services Corporation
Safety:
 Achieved 54% reduction in Workers' Compensation claims at a major hotel chain
 OSHA authorized Outreach Trainer for 10 hr. and 30 hr. courses
 Authored Daily Loss Prevention Training Calendars for hotel associates
 Directed Loss Prevention Awareness poster and newsletter programs
 Developed standard for the slip resistance of floors in company managed hotels
 Developed incentive program used for first year injury frequency reduction of 41%
 Conducted training for hotel managers and staff in corporate setting and on site
 Supervised the removal of asbestos and PCB from company hotels and headquarters
Security:
 First line contact for hotel staffs during crisis situations and event planning
 Reviewed construction plans for CCTV, fire protection, safety and security systems
 Vendor contact for security systems and services
 Successfully conducted investigations of allegations of associate dishonesty
 Directed recovery of stolen laptop computer with proprietary medical research
Fire Prevention:
 Fire Prevention Manager for Holiday Inn Worldwide
 Sr. Loss Prevention Consultant; Industrial Risk Insurers, Highly Protect Risk carrier 18+
years
 Reviewed fire protection system protection specifications and system plans
 Supervised the installation and upgrades of fire protection systems for hotels
 Directed and witnessed the testing of various fixed fire protection systems
 Represented AHLA as a Member of the National Fire Alarm Code committees for 10 years
 Investigated fire, explosion and windstorm loss scenes
 Directed and witnessed acceptance and annual test of fire protection equipment
Other:
 BS Degree Mississippi State University
 Retired Army National Guard NCO