Marriott
Introduction
Marriott's core value's, including the belief the people are number one, a commitment to continuous improvement and overcoming adversity, and dedication to hard work and having fun while doing it provide a foundation of stability and character. " The true test of a leader is the kind of company he turns out ". (Kathi Ann Brown)
History
John Willard Marriott was born at Marriott Settlement, Utah, on September 17, 1900, the second of eight children of Hyrum Willard Marriott and Ellen Morris Marriott.
As a youngster, J. Willard -"Bill" - pitched in to raise sugar beets and sheep on the family's small farmstead. He quickly learned to rely on his own judgment and initiative. "My father gave me the responsibility of a man," said Marriott many years later. "He would tell me what he wanted done, but never said much about how to do it. It was up to me to find out for myself."
At age 13, Marriott went into business for himself, enlisting his younger siblings to......
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