Hopwood Moves to Assume GM Duties at SpringHill Suites in Carmel
MERRILLVILLE, Ind., May 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Jamie Hopwood, a White Lodging associate since 2005, has been named the General Manager at the SpringHill Suites by Marriott in Carmel, Indiana. Hopwood was most recently the General Manager at the Courtyard by Marriott in Hammond, Indiana and a three-time White Lodging Excalibur winner for excellence in guest scores, employee relations and special achievement.
"My goal at SpringHill Suites is to effectively manage a great team that will add to the overall value of the hotel, while teaching and developing the staff so they are well-suited for opportunities in the future," Hopwood said when accepting the position.
A graduate of Southern New Hampshire University with a degree in restaurant and hotel management, Hopwood's first position was as a Front Office Manager at the Marriott Kingsgate Conference Center in Cincinnati. He then assumed the Assistant General Manager role at the Residence inn by Marriott, also in Cincinnati.
For the next two years, Hopwood was the General Manager and Operations Manager at the Inn at Beaver Creek, Trappers Cabin and The Pines Lodge, luxurious mountain properties in Beaver Creek, Colorado.
"Jamie has a proven track record in producing outstanding results from a guest service and financial perspective," commented Regional Vice President John O'Connor. "He will be an excellent addition to the team in Carmel, and I am confident he will have an immediate impact."
White Lodging Services Corporation was established in 1985 and is headquartered in Merrillville, Indiana. White Lodging is a fully integrated hotel ownership, development, and operations company – a recognized leader that has defined and cultivated the ability to achieve consistent, sustainable growth among mid- to large-scale hotels across the country. Their current portfolio consists of over 154 hotels in 17 states and encompasses representation of the following leading brands: Marriott International, Inc., Hilton Worldwide, Hyatt Global, Starwood Hotels and Resorts, InterContinental Hotel Group, and Carlson Hotels Worldwide.
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SOURCE White Lodging Services Corporation
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