Atlantic Hospitality Announces Several Managerial Changes

April 1, 2025

KENNEBUNK, ME — Maine-based hotel investment, management, and design company Atlantic Hospitality has announced in a press release the promotion of two staff members, along with the addition of three new team members, to help lead the portfolio’s Acadia Collection. Sonya Dearborn has been promoted to managing director of the Acadia Collection and The Asticou in Northeast Harbor, with Britt Damon now overseeing The Claremont in Southwest Harbor. Tyler Carrol is now The Asticou’s hotel manager, while Shauna Marcum is now The Claremont’s assistant GM. Miles Hanson joins the company as general manager of Salt Cottages in Bar Harbor, filling Damon’s previous role.

“With our Acadia Collection growing this summer, we knew it was essential to make some changes to the team structure, including appointing a managing director for the entire group of properties up north,” said Atlantic Hospitality Managing Partner Justin Grimes. “Our veteran employees have already proven to be integral parts of our team, and we’re confident they will thrive in their new roles, along with our two new additions. With high season in Maine quickly approaching, we’re looking forward to another incredible year ahead with our powerhouse hospitality experts leading the charge.”

In her new role, Dearborn oversees the strategic direction and growth of the brand’s Acadia properties. She is also responsible for the day-to-day operations at The Asticou, which is debuting in June following an extensive $28 million renovation. She spent the last two years as GM of The Claremont Hotel. Dearborn’s hospitality career began as the owner and manager of a restaurant.

Carroll is a New England native with nearly 15 years of hospitality experience in various markets around the area. He combines deep industry expertise, and he is seasoned in hotel openings and rebrandings. He honed his guest services skills over 10 years and several properties with Marriott International before transitioning to Main Street Hospitality, where he served in several managerial roles, including GM. Most recently, he served as the director of operations for Waterford Hotel Group.

Damon steps into her new role as general manager of The Claremont Hotel following nearly three years as the GM at Salt Cottages, where she oversaw the property from the beginning stages. Her professional journey started in banking, where she spent eight years before transitioning to sales at The Ellsworth American. A serendipitous opportunity brought her into hospitality at Witham Family Hotels, where she served in several positions for over a decade and climbed the ranks to serve as the assistant GM at the Atlantic Oceanside Hotel & Event Center.

Atlantic Hospitality newcomer Marcum helps Damon lead The Claremont, following a distinguished 30-year career in multi-family operations and asset management. Marcum began her career as a leasing associate and worked her way up the ladder, most recently serving as vice president for a portfolio of assets across six states. Her work took her across the United States and Europe, consulting and managing newly built assets and helping to launch the private rental sector scheme in Europe for Greystar.

Hanson, a Kennebunk native, joins Atlantic Hospitality after spending more than eight years in sales for a technology company. Hanson’s career in hospitality began nearly two decades ago as a front desk agent at The Kennebunkport Inn. He continued his hospitality career with Kennebunkport Resort Collection, where he spent eight years and ascended to assistant general manager before transitioning to sales.