West Valley Lodging Initiatives announced the appointment of Jim Burkett as General Manager of the Embassy Suites West Valley City, under construction in West Valley City, UT, scheduled to open in December 2012. Burkett, who brings over 25 years of hospitality management experience to his new role, is responsible for directing the hotel’s pre-opening efforts and day-to-day oversight and management of the hotel staff, operations, guest accommodations, food and beverage outlets, sales and marketing. The Embassy Suites will be located at the corner of 3500 South and Market Streets (3524 South Market Street), West Valley City, Utah.