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Chairman, American Hotel and Lodging Foundation
Honorary Doctorate (HonD), Hocking College
(***)***-****
Florida
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Expert Qualifications
This expert specializes in hotel operations, hospitality industry franchising, management company operations, and guest safety issues. He has more than 40 years of experience in the field. He is a certified hotel administrator. He started his career as the youngest general manager of the Holiday Inn chain at the age of 18. He served as President & CEO of The Equity Hotel Corporation which operated approximately 45 hotels in 14 states including economy, mid-tier and luxury resorts. He eventually took the position of President & CEO of the Ramada Hotel chain and Executive Vice President of the Cendant Hotel Division, now Wyndham Worldwide. This expert is currently a private hotel consultant as well as CEO of Vimana Franchise Systems which franchises Centerstone Inns, Hotels & Plaza Hotels as well as Key West Inns, Hotels & Resorts.
Fee Data
$395/hr
Review Fee
$395/hr
Deposition Fee
$395/hr
Court Fee
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Litigation History
Case Reviews
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Depositions
Work History
Status | Job Title/Role | Department/Division | Organization |
|---|---|---|---|
Current | Private Hotel Consultant | — | — |
Former | President and CEO | — | Ramada Hotels Inc. |
Former | President and CEO | — | Equity Hotel Corporation |
Former | General Manager/Regional VP | — | P&S Management Company |
Former | Board of Directors | — | Arlington Hospitality |
Former | Chairman | — | American Hotel and Lodging Foundation |
Education
Degree | Institution | Major |
|---|---|---|
Honorary Doctorate (HonD) | Hocking College | Applied Public Service |
Bachelor of Arts (BA) | Wilbur Wright College | Business Administration/Hotel Management |
Licenses & Certifications
Name | Issuing Organization | State |
|---|---|---|
Hotel Administrator | — | — |
Memberships
Position | Membership Organization |
|---|---|
Fellow | International Hotel/Motel and Catering Association |
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