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About Donte

A native Washingtonian and graduate of Saint Peter’s University (2001, Communications), Donte Johnson began his career in the hospitality industry in 2001 with Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants in DC. He has held several positions including concierge, director of guest services, area revenue manager and assistant general manager. In 2009, Johnson was the youngest employee ever promoted to general manager for Kimpton Hotels. In that role he received awards for creativity and community service, which would become the foundational pillars of his unique brand of hospitality.

Community. Leadership.

Past

  • HAWDC - Board of Directors

  • Maryland Hotel & Lodging - Board of Directors

  • Visit Baltimore - Board of Directors

  • Hospitality High School - Advisory Board

  • H.O.P.E. Program - Advisory Board

  • Mt. Vernon Pl. Conservancy - Board of Directors

  • City Possible - Board of Directors

Current

  • International Luxury Hotel Association - National Operations Board of Directors [+Culture Committee]

  • AH&LA - GM Roundtable Co-Chair

  • Procure Impact - Advisory Board

  • Hyatt - Global DEI Council

  • Hyatt - Supplier Diversity Committee

Awards

  • 2011 Washington Business Journal 40 Under 40

  • 2020 Greater Baltimore Committee Mayor’s Business Recognition Award

  • 2020 Better Baltimore Award for Corporate Philanthropy

  • 2021 Leaders in Diversity Award - Baltimore Business Journal

  • Full Awards Page


Contact

Feel free to reach out with any questions.

Email
donte@dontepjohnson.com

Phone
WDC: 202.577.1188 | ATL: 678.221.1277