Mr. Hemmer joined Vesta Hospitality in 2006 as Vice President of Operations. In this position, Mr. Hemmer is responsible for the overall daily operations of all properties in the company’s portfolio. Specific areas of focus include revenue generation, quality service levels, profitability and associate retention and training.
Prior to joining Vesta Hospitality, Mr. Hemmer served as Regional Director of Operations for Chicago-based First Hospitality Group. While there, Mr. Hemmer oversaw the operation of 15 hotels including Springhill Suites by Marriott, Courtyard by Marriott, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott, Hampton Inn & Suites, Homewood Suites, Wyndham Garden, Holiday Inn and Hilton Garden Inn hotels, located in the Midwest.
With more than 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Mr. Hemmer’s expertise covers all aspects of sales, marketing, and hotel operations.
Mr. Hemmer earned a degree in Business Administration from Almeda University, is recognized as a Certified Hotel Administrator (CHA) by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) and was recognized as General Manager of the Year for the Residence Inn by Marriott brand.
Mr. Hemmer has served on the Residence Inn by Marriott System Marketing Fund Committee, the Residence Inn Quality Assurance Re-design Committee and the Residence Inn Quest for Quality Awards Committee.
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