People on the Move: Allain Moves Up, Chhay Elected RIHEBC Board Chair and More
Monday, August 15, 2022
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Newport Restaurant Group Names Kristin Allain Chief People OfficerGET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLAST
Newport Restaurant Group (NRG), an award-winning collection of unique restaurants and hospitality venues located throughout Rhode Island and Massachusetts, is pleased to announce the promotion of Kristin Allain to Chief People Officer. In her new position, Kristin will continue to provide leadership within NRG’s employee-ownership culture, helping operational leadership build teams of hospitality professionals by exposing staff to the technical and life skills necessary to build successful careers in the hospitality industry.
Allain, a native Rhode Islander, began her hospitality career as a teenager, bussing tables at a favorite restaurant on Aquidneck Island. She worked for several different Newport-based restaurants before joining Newport Restaurant Group in 1997 as a bookkeeper for Castle Hill Inn. Kristin worked in the accounting department for five years before starting the company’s Human Resources Department in 2002.
As the company expanded and grew its portfolio, Allain grew with it. She was named Director of Human Resources in 2011, her most recent position, overseeing all HR functions including compliance administration, employee relations, employment law, recruiting, training and payroll. She also provided leadership for compensation planning and design, benefit program analysis, succession planning and performance management strategy.
“I am so proud to announce Kristin’s promotion to Chief People Officer,” said Paul O’Reilly, CEO, Newport Restaurant Group. “Kristin has been the driving force behind all major human resources initiatives in our company and has been instrumental in building the thriving culture we now have, even in increasingly challenging times. Above all, Kristin is a prime example of the type of career potential and path that is possible in an employee-owned company, and we are so thankful for her passion and dedication.”
Allain is a graduate of Salve Regina University and earned her HR Certification from Bryant College. She has served on multiple HR panels and currently serves on the RI Hospitality Association’s HR Council. Allain currently resides in Bristol, with her husband John.
Landry Joins Engel & Völkers
Engel & Völkers of East Greenwich announced today that Diane Landry has joined its brokerage as a real estate advisor, bringing her background in sales, customer service and community relations to this new role. Diane received her real estate license in 2006 after working in export sales and customer service for a local manufacturer. She became interested in the industry after she and her husband purchased their first home. Diane was grateful for their realtor’s guidance as they made one of the biggest purchases of their lives and she wanted to help others achieve their real estate dreams.
“Everyone has a unique situation and it’s important to connect with my clients and learn their story to understand their desires and motivation for homeownership,” says Diane. “My clients can trust that I will guide them through every step of the process and provide them with the resources and personalized service they deserve.”
Diane was a real estate advisor for four years before taking a hiatus in 2009 to accommodate family responsibilities. She worked part-time in an office role until 2013 when she became the sales manager for the Stadium Theatre Performing Arts Center.
During nearly a decade with the Stadium Theatre, Diane was responsible for sales and event sponsorships, community relations, fundraising, and development. While it was a fulfilling career,
Diane was ready for her next chapter. She left the Stadium Theatre to dive back into the real estate industry this spring.
“I’m excited to be back in the real estate business,” says Diane. “Building relationships with my clients and helping them achieve their goals of homeownership is one of the most rewarding aspects of being a real estate advisor.”
Channavy Chhay Elected New RIHEBC Board Chair
During the July 27th meeting of the Rhode Island Health and Educational Building Corporation (RIHEBC), Board members voted to name Channavy Chhay as the next Chair of the RIHEBC Board of Directors, effective immediately. Board member Lisa M. Andoscia nominated Ms. Chhay saying, “she will bring substantial community and business leadership as Chair of RIHEBC and continue to grow our financing services to a broader range of organizations statewide.”
Chhay has served as the Executive Director of the Center for Southeast Asians (CSEA) in Providence since 2011. She is the first woman of color to serve as RIHEBC Board Chair.
“I am honored to be elected Chair of RIHEBC’s Board of Directors, and for the opportunity to help shape the direction of Rhode Island’s largest provider of bond financing for our educational, health care, and other not-for-profit organizations to meet the needs of all people in Rhode Island,” said Chhay.
“Channavy Chhay has a truly inspiring background coming to this country as a refugee from war-torn Cambodia and dedicating her skills to serving the Southeast Asian community in Rhode Island through language skills and economic empowerment opportunities,” said Executive Director, Kim Mooers. “We are fortunate and excited to have Channavy as our new Board Chair, bringing her deep community service perspective to RIHEBC and the Rhode Island organizations we serve.”
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