Profile: Kenneth Morgan
What would
you tell someone considering coming to work for HVMG hotel?
I'd tell someone that's wanting to come to work for HVMG to do
their research. Compare us with other similar companies, talk to our
associates, and you'll quickly see the difference between us and other
hospitality companies.
What is the
culture of HVMG?
We're an extended family. We are very family- and team-oriented.
There's a culture of excellence in all that we do. It isn't just words on
paper. It's how we live our lives, personally and professionally. It's how we
support each other.
What did your
properties do to celebrate HVMG's 20th anniversary?
I have nine properties in my region, and all of my properties went
all out for the 20th year anniversary. We had different timeline photos in all
of our associate break rooms. We had a party at each hotel, where we provided
food, treats, and desserts. One hotel even went all out and got a t-shirt with
the 20th-year anniversary logo printed on the t-shirts for all of their
associates.
Why do you
love HVMG?
I love HVMG because we're different. We live our culture. We
support each other's successes. If you're having a challenging day, you can
call someone at the drop of a hat and they'll help you with any challenge that
you have going on at the time. We have all of the tools and resources at
our disposal to accomplish any task or job that we're doing.
How is HVMG
investing in developing future leaders?
Developing future leaders is a constant pursuit and goal of ours
through our training resources. I have a couple of examples of how internal
promotions are a developmental focus. I have a front office manager that we
recently promoted to a hotel manager from our Embassy Suites Tulsa to the
Candlewood Suite in Rogers, Arkansas. She's having tremendous success. Another
example is that we just promoted a manager from our Orange Beach property to
the Regional Operations Manager position within my region, and he is also doing
really well.