Doug is a proven C-level hospitality operations leader specializing in multi-unit high volume, full and
select service hotels and restaurants as Executive Vice President Operations, Chief Operating Officer,
Asset Manager and Owners representative. . He is an executive thought leader and business
development strategist with a proven ability to manage and execute complex business strategies with a
collaborative leadership style across all boundaries and disciplines. He is a strategic thinker responsible
for conceiving, planning and executing strategies and tactics that increase sales, market share, brand
awareness and loyalty, guest and associate satisfaction and organizational competitiveness. Doug is an
expert in communications, coaching, team building, mentoring, situational leadership and
accountability. His new unit development experience includes spearheading the opening, repositioning,
rebranding and new unit development of over 43 individual properties including national flagged high
volume full and select service hotels and restaurants. Extensive corporate, independent and franchise
experience with Starwood, Marriott, Hilton, IHG, Wyndham, Landry, Starbucks, TGI Fridays, Perkins
and Denny.