White Lodging
1000 E 80th Place #600 N Merrillville, IN 46410	Phone  (219) 769-3267

Company Description

About White Lodging With a development roster of more than 50 hotels scheduled in the next five years, White Lodging is one of the fastest-growing, fully-integrated independent hotel ownership, development and management companies in the country. A trusted leader, White Lodging consistently delivers superior leading brand hotel experiences and premium returns on investment among mid-to-large scale, brand hotels across the country. Since it’s humble beginnings in 1985, White Lodging has grown into a fully-integrated owner, developer and manager of premium brand hotels – a trusted leader that a leader that has defined and cultivated the ability to achieve consistent, sustainable growth among mid- to large-scale hotels across the country. With a track record of more than two decades of growth and success as developers, owners, and operators of leading-brand hotels in multiple segments, we think like owners and manage like owners—because we are owners. Grounded in a tradition of reliability, trust and a never-ending desire to improve and succeed, the company’s highly-accountable leadership team and their valued associates are driven by the vision to maximize the value of every asset, resulting in premium returns on investment, guest satisfaction and unprecedented career growth. Our Vision To become the most desired and highly valued developer, owner and operator of leading brand hotels. Our Mission To maximize the value of every asset. Our Core Values Ethical, Accountable, Growth-Oriented, Balanced Focus, Competitive Spirit

Why People Like to Work for Us

Unlimited Career Growth As a privately-held independent hotel development and management company, White Lodging offers superior career growth and years of challenging and enriching career options. With plans to grow our existing portfolio of 135 hotels to 225 hotels strong by 2012, White Lodging is the place for high-achievers who thrive on the accountability and high impact that can only be had working for a high-growth company. Multiple–Brand Experience With White Lodging, you can get the experience of major hotel brands and most of the products in their many segments. It’s an opportunity to enrich your resume and expertise with leading brands, with the added advantage of further developing your job skills in a high performance environment. Endless Long-Term Career Possibilities Whether your interests lie in hotel general management, sales, food and beverage or multi-unit operations, you can switch brands without switching your employer. You can build years of impressive experience in many different lodging segments - and enjoy the benefits of working for one employer. The Chance To Make An Impact White Lodging is large enough to offer career growth and variety, but small enough to value the contributions of all associates. Your hard work will be noticed, your contributions recognized, and your ideas heard. We’ll support you with the tools, resources and leadership to succeed. Inspiring Leadership Since he founded White Lodging in 1985, Bruce White has been recognized time and time again for development and management excellence. The sale of his original portfolio of 99 hotels in 2006 showed the value that investors place in his ability to do things the right way, time and again. White Lodging managers are highly respected professionals who deliver premium results. We believe in the vision before us and we’re excited for the future. We’re Not for Everyone; Are We for You? When you work for White Lodging, you must be a performer, comfortable in an environment of accountability. White Lodging managers are driven to be the best, inspired to perform. They like to have fun and enjoy challenges. But they aren’t afraid to face the brutal realities when their performance isn’t up to standard. Some can’t handle that level of accountability. But for those who can, the rewards are great.

Company Statistics

Year founded

1985

Property Portfolio

Types of properties we operate	Hotel, All Suite, Extended Stay, Free Standing Restaurant
Types of locations	Airports, Major Cities, Small Cities, Suburban, Small Towns
Franchise affiliations	Courtyard, Fairfield, Hyatt Place, Hilton Garden, Marriott, Residence Inn, Springhill Suites, Homewood Suites, Embassy Suites, Renaissance, Holiday Inn, Aloft, Sleep Inn, Hampton Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Radisson, JW Marriott, Sheraton, Westin
Properties are located in	Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia

We operate a total of 169 properties.

Company Characteristics

Capital Allocation	The company annually allocates capital dollars to all properties.
Accounting	Centralized.
Reporting Requirements	We are a highly structured company and need people who enjoy working in that environment.

• The company is very sound financially.
• We are adding additional properties to the portfolio every year.
• We have a strong track record of promoting people based on performance, results, and willingness to relocate.

Internet Links

White Lodging http://www.whitelodging.com

Hotel Portfolio http://www.whitelodging.com/portfolio/view_all.asp

Restaurant Portfolio http://www.whitelodging.com/portfolio/restaurants.asp

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