David Heckaman

David joined Cloud5 after being in the technology and hospitality industries for more than 30 years, with the last 19 being with Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group. He led the technology development aspect of Mandarin’s North American flagship property in New York City and earned a well-deserved reputation as an innovator and deft project manager. David’s technology path started with Stormont Trice Hotels where he was Technology Director and participated in hotel development and project management. He later joined Crestline Capital in Bethesda, MD to assist in the creation and initial positioning of Crestline Hotels & Resorts. He earned his undergraduate degree in Hotel Management and Development from the University of Central Florida and has been awarded professional recognition including: 2010, Hospitality Technology Forum - Hotel Visionary Award 2013, Distinguished Alumnus Award from University of Central Florida. 2014, Hospitality Technology Forum - Hotel Visionary Award