St. Louis, MO, July 26, 2025 — Marriott St. Louis Grand is proud to welcome Don Lenahan as the new General Manager for the hotel. He brings 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry. This includes two decades with Marriott International, where he has held leadership roles across luxury resorts and large-scale convention hotels in both domestic and international markets.
Lenahan’s business philosophy is rooted in continuous improvement, seamless alignment, talent development, and empowerment, all designed to cultivate a high-performing service culture.
“I’m truly honored to join the incredible team at the Marriott St. Louis Grand and lead such an iconic property in the heart of St. Louis,” said Lenahan. “This hotel has a rich legacy, and I’m excited to build on that foundation, creating unforgettable experiences for our guests and driving continued success for our team and community.”
He most recently served as General Manager at Marriott International’s Sheraton Overland Park Hotel at the Convention Center in Overland Park, Kansas. Under his leadership, the hotel achieved benchmark results in guest service, associate engagement, and owner investment.
Previously, he served as the Complex Hotel Manager at Marriott International’s multi-branded complex that includes the Westin Kansas City at Crown Center and the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center. The complex has 1,444 guest rooms, 150,000 sq. ft. of meeting and event space, and 9 food and beverage outlets.
Earlier in his career, he held numerous executive positions for The Ritz-Carlton in California, Georgia, Texas, Dubai, and Jamaica. The Ritz-Carlton is a wholly owned subsidiary of Marriott International.
As an active community member, he served on the board of directors of the Overland Park Convention and Visitors Bureau. He was also Co-Chair for the Marriott Business Council in the Kansas City metro area.
Lenahan continued, “I cannot wait to immerse myself and my family in St. Louis and all that this wonderful city has to offer.”