DBT40 Honoree: Andrew Drew DiFonzo [Video]

Title: Vice President of Operations

Workplace: TKo Hospitality

Age: 34

Since Andrew “Drew” DiFonzo took over as TKo Hopsitality’s vice president of operations in early 2022, the business has seen explosive growth in both employees and properties. DiFonzo’s guidance on everything from company culture and retention to sales and marketing has contributed to that success.

TKo Hospitality manages hotels for major American brands including Hyatt, Hilton and Marriott. Recent years have seen the company grow to 1,000 team members and a portfolio of award-winning hotels, restaurants, event centers and banquet spaces and golf courses that generate over $100 million annually. His efforts have helped the management company earn numerous corporate awards for development and performance.

In his current role, DiFonzo has also focused on improving the day-to-day experiences of employees, something that can be seen in efforts like a 2023 partnership with Beebe Hospital that launched a health, mental and financial well-being program for employees known …