Thomas (Denny) D. Taff
Corporate Director Of Security
Thomas Taff, known as "Denny", has had a long and illustrious career in both
the St. Louis City Police Department and the hospitality industry. As Corporate
Director of Security for LHM, he is charged with developing and implementing loss
prevention and safety plans and procedures to minimize guest and employee injuries
and losses. Taff also monitors the security and life safety practices at all LHM properties.
He began in the St. Louis Police force, rising through the ranks to Commander
of the Traffic/Safety Division. He served as a detective in the Intelligence Division
and later as an undercover agent specializing in violent crime and narcotics. He was
honored with five commendations and awards during his vocation as a police officer.
Taff brought his security skills to the hospitality industry, and was appointed
Director of Security for the Stouffer's Riverfront Towers. His abilities were recognized
when he was named Regional Security Consultant for AIRCOA (owners of a national
chain of hotels).
He then joined the Marriott Pavilion Hotel as Director of Loss Prevention and
was promoted to that position for all Marriott Hotels in St. Louis.
In an uncertain time, when security is a primary concern, Denny Taff brings
astuteness and a well practiced command to an important area in the hotel industry.
Taff served as a detective in the Intelligence Division with the St. Louis Police force and later as an undercover agent.
111 Westport Plaza · Suite 500 · St. Louis, MO. 63146
· Phone: 314-434-9500 ·
Fax: 314-434-5885
