Deborah Marriott Harrison and host Andy Ockershausen have an easy conversation about the impact of the Marriott company on Our Town over the last 92 years. You’ll find the impact and Our Town history are interwined. Debbie and Andy also discuss how after 27 years of raising her family, along with her husband, she went back to work in the family business. Debbie and Andy’s conversation include:

• Marriott’s First Two Hotels – Twin Bridges and Key Bridge Hotels – A Bit of Our Town History
• Marriott Started with in the Hotel Business with Motor Hotels
• True Partners - J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Started with a Nine Stool Root Beer Stand
• How J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Came to Our Town and Hot Shops
• Marriott – One of the First Big Businesses in Our Town
• Growing the Hotel Business
• Marriott’s Philanthropy in Our Town
• Today Marriott Opens a Hotel Every 14 Hours Around the World
• Growing Up, Creating a Life with Family, and Having a Career in Our Town
• Marriott’s People First Culture
• Hot Shops Hot Fudge Cakes | Mighty Moe’s, Onion Rings and Orange Freezes | Pappy Parker Fried Chicken
• Marriott’s Old Commissary 13th and Rittenhouse
• J. Willard Marriott Instrumental in Land Acquisition for the Washington DC Temple Located in Silver Spring, Maryland
• J. Willard Marriott and President Eisenhower
• Home and Business Headquarters are Washington DC and Montgomery County
• Debbie Marriott Harrison – DC College Access Program Board Member
• Travelling and Favorite Activity – Interviewing Dad
• Restaurants – The View and Sirloin & Saddle
• Husband Ron Harrison – 37 Years with Company
• Bill Marriott Outfitted Kitchen at Boys and Girls Club Special Camp
The entire transcript for this podcast episode can be found on our website here:
https://ourtowndc.com/deborah-marriott-harrison-marriott-international/ A special thanks to Our Town sponsors Attorney Mike Collins, The Eric Stewart Group, Tony & Joe's Seafood Restaurant and Nicks Riverside Grill.