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Meet the LSU Alumni Team: Denny Dansby & Chris Blackwood

Denny Dansby, Chris Russo Blackwood join The Cook Hotel at LSU and LSU Alumni Association staffs


Denny Dansby, Chris Russo Blackwood join The Cook Hotel at LSU and LSU Alumni Association staffs

Denny Dansby is the new General Manager of the Cook Hotel and Conference Center at LSU. Dansby is a 10-year veteran of the hospitality industry, working at Hilton properties and serving as General Manager in Hammond and Covington. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Southeastern Louisiana University.  

Denny Dansby

Dansby is excited about being at the helm, particularly since he finds the Cook Hotel differs from other hotels in Baton Rouge.  

“This hotel truly stood out to me; its boutique charm and style, in the heart of LSU’s campus,” Dansby said. "My top priority is to ensure that every guest receives exceptional service during their stay."                                    

The Cook Hotel and Conference Center at LSU is located at 3848 W. Lakeshore Dr. Make a reservation by calling 225-383-2665 or visit www.thecookhotel.com. 

Chris Russo Blackwood has also joined the LSU Alumni Association staff as Editor of the LSU Alumni Magazine. Russo Blackwood, a Louisiana Women in Media Lifetime Achievement Award winner, spent most of her career as a journalist, including two decades publishing InRegister magazine.    Chris Blackwood

"Serving as Editor is the perfect opportunity for me to meld my professional skills and my love for LSU and all it has to offer its alumni,” said Russo Blackwood. “It’s such a pleasure to be part of this dynamic staff.” 

Russo Blackwood also owned RussoRoss, a clothing boutique, with business partner Susan Ross. In 2017, she wrote “My Brother’s Keeper: A Thirty-Year Quest to Bring Two Killers to Justice,” a finalist in the International Book Awards. She holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from LSU.  

The LSU Alumni Magazine is published quarterly by the LSU Alumni Association. Receive the magazine by joining the LSU Alumni Association or access current and past editions on our website (www.lsualumni.org). Submit your LSU alumni-related news and feature ideas by emailing editor@lsualumni.org.  

 

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