Engineer and Construction Expert Joins JHM Hotels

GREENVILLE, S.C., Aug. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- JHM Hotels, a global lodging company operating such well-known brands as Hyatt, Marriott, Hilton and Starwood, has named Craig Eick as Vice President of Design and Construction.

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Eick was previously employed at the Winston Hospitality Group in Raleigh, North Carolina. Over the past 14 years he was responsible for the oversight, design and construction of 30 hotels in 17 states.

Eick holds a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from the University of South Alabama and brings over 20 years experience in construction and project management, design and development to his work at JHM Hotels.

"As the vice president of design and construction, Craig will oversee all phases of design and construction including renovations, lobby updates, general construction, design and development, as well as assisting properties to prepare for QAs which will be a great asset to JHM Hotels," says D.J. Rama, President of JHM Hotels.

Eick says, "I am pleased to be a member of the JHM hotels team. D.J. Rama and the rest of the JHM Hotel team were very supportive as my family and I made the decision to move to the Greenville area. I am looking forward to the projects that we currently have in front of us as well as others coming. This is an exciting time at JHM Hotels and I am looking forward to what the future holds for the company."

Eick and his wife will be relocating from Raleigh, NC to Greenville, SC this summer.

About JHM Hotels:

JHM Hotels, a premier lodging company, based in Greenville SC, has developed, acquired, owned, and operated hotels throughout the United States for more than 35 years. The company currently owns and operates 40 hotels with over 6600 guestrooms, located in the United States and India, operating under such well-known brands as Hyatt, Marriott, Hilton and Starwood. For more information, visit our web site at www.jhmhotels.com.

SOURCE JHM Hotels