Billy Vickers

A Certified Internal Auditor, Billy Vickers currently leads internal control processes at Sunstone Hospitality Management as Company Director and Chief Audit Executive. In his first year with the company, Billy Vickers reduced losses by more than $1.5 million and continues to return reductions each year. For his consistent contributions, Billy Vickers has received both the Chairman’s Circle Award and the Commitment to Excellence Award during his time at Sunstone Hospitality Management. Billy Vickers also draws on a strong technical background in his work with Sunstone Hospitality Management. The former Vice President of E-Commerce at GSociety, Inc., Billy Vickers has developed database-driven online shopping systems and is experienced in online promotions and marketing. Billy Vickers began his career as a Business Coach and Advisor at Rx for Business Success in San Diego, California. For six years, Billy Vickers designed and implemented forward-thinking, innovative strategies for clients, ranging from partnerships to corporations. In one year alone, Billy Vickers increased sales growth for his clients by more than 200%; he also engineered a business plan that brought in more than $10 million in capital. First studying Small Business Management and Business Administration at Accounting at Huntington Junior College of Business, Billy Vickers later received BS degrees in Business and Psychology at Excelsior College in Albany, New York. Billy Vickers also holds an MA in Liberal Arts from California State University, Los Angeles, where he was a Graduate Academic Senator and a Barnes and Noble Graduate Scholar. Billy Vickers returned to Excelsior College for his MBA concentration, Managing in the Global Economy. Outside of the office, Billy Vickers balances his dynamic professional life with hobbies like Shaolin martial arts, biking, and attending concerts. Billy Vickers enjoys physical fitness in his spare time; moreover, he is a Certified Personal Trainer and a member of the American Council on Exercise.