My first job ever (I had just turned 17) was the Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Airport. When I was 17, a lady named Joy (who became my second mom) called me and told me to come interview for the front desk position. I will forever be grateful for her believing in me then and still believing in me today. Today I returned for my first day again after being gone for 8 years. The HGI taught me the foundation and values of what it is like to work for a great company. I was so happy to see some familiar faces. Because these people became my family during some really rough years of my life. I will forever be grateful for my HGI family.