Background
Belmonte, Steven Joseph was born on August 25, 1952 in Oak Park, Illinois, United States. Son of Silvio J. and Vilma (Giannini) Belmonte.
Belmonte, Steven Joseph was born on August 25, 1952 in Oak Park, Illinois, United States. Son of Silvio J. and Vilma (Giannini) Belmonte.
Bachelor in Hotel Management, Wright College, Chicago, 1974. Student, Holiday Inn University, Memphis, 1974. Bachelor of Medicine in Innkeeping, Harper College, Rolling Meadows, Illinois, 1981.
Doctor Applied Public Service (honorary), Hocking College, 1993.
General manager, regional director Holiday Inns, Chicago, 1972-1984. President, Chief Executive Officer Equity Hotel Corporation, Rolling Meadows, 1984-1991, Ramada Franchise Systems, Inc., since 1991. Chairman Ramada Inns National Association.
Founding sponsor Childreach. Speaker Illinois Budget for Tourism, 1978-1981.
Board advisors Wright Junior College. Member Joint Civic Committee Italian Americans. Honorary chairman Childreach Plan International, 1996.
Board directors Chicago chapter Inner City Games, since 1998, chairman, since 2000. Active fund raiser for various charities and retirement homes. Chairman, lodging chair American Hotel Foundation, since 2000.
Fellow Hotel and Catering International Management Association (honorary). Member American Society Travel Agents, American Hotel and Motel Association (board trustees educational institute), American Hotel Federation, Hotel Sales Management Association, Society Managing Executives, Chicago Innkeepers Association (vice president 1979-1981), American Hotel Foundation (executive committee since 1997, chairman development committee 1997-2000).
Married Dwyonia Conrad. Children: Gino Anthony, Kellie Rose, Michael Steven.