President – Hotel Management / Development
Business Background:
1998 to Present - President of Allen Management, the nation’s largest manager of Econo Lodge hotel franchises, with annual revenues of some $15mil and a current payroll of some 475 employees. Current portfolio under management includes 18 hotels with nationally recognized brand names: Econo Lodge, Quality Inn, Days Inn, and Rodeway Inn.
1993 – 1998 - Chief Financial Officer of Allen Management, Responsible for the management of an asset portfolio of some $50mil and liabilities exceeding $27mil.
1986 – 1993 - Various Operational Positions at Allen Management, Starting in the Front Desk and working through all aspects of hotel operation.
Trade Associations:
National President Econo Lodge Franchisee Association 2003
National VP Econo Lodge Franchisee Association 2000 – 2002
National Treasurer Econo Lodge Franchisee Association 1996 - 2000
Director Econo Lodge Franchisee Association 1990 - 2005
Director of the Virginia Travel Association 1992–1996
Director of the AH&MA Economy Lodging Council: 1991 – 1992
Member of Choice Hotel’s Strategic Planning Council 1997
Education:
AH&LA – CHA Certified Hotel Administrator, 1990
Econo Lodges of America Motel Management Training, Oct 1987
Graduated University of Virginia [UVA], Bachelors in Science with Concentration in Marketing & Finance: May 1986
Graduated Hampton Roads Academy [HRA] 1982
Professional Memberships:
American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA)
Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI)
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