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Ken Morgan
Director of Operations
"Lead, follow, or get out of the way!"
-Thomas Paine
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After serving in the USAF as a Security Police Specialist, Ken started his career in the hospitality industry as Director of Security with Adam's Mark Hotels in 1994. Prior to joining HVMG in 2014, Ken held a variety of leadership roles in hotel operations and asset management with respected companies including Packard Hospitality, O'Reilly Hospitality, Lodgeworks Hospitality, Summit Hotel Group and Interstate Hotels & Resorts. Ken studied Security Administration/Criminology at Park College and is an active Board of Directors member with the Metro Tulsa Hotel & Lodging Association and Tulsa Tourism Board. He is also active with charitable organizations including St. Jude, March of Dimes, and various Crime Prevention Network Competitions.
Experience
- 2018 - Present : Director of Operations, HVMG
- 2014 - 2018 : General Manager, HVMG
- 2013 - 2014 : General Manager, Packard Hospitality
- 2011 - 2013 : General Manager, O'Reilly Hospitality
- 2010 - 2011 : General Manager, Lodgeworks Hospitality
- 2007 - 2010 : General Manager, Summit Hotel Group
- 2001 - 2007 : General Manager, Interstate Hotels & Resorts
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Robert S. Cole
President & Chief Executive Officer
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Sue Sanders
EVP & Chief Strategy and Administrative Officer
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Richard Jones
EVP & Chief Operating Officer
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Matthew Woodruff
EVP & Chief Brand Partner Officer
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Michael "Woody" Woodward
EVP & Chief Growth Officer
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Cory Chambers
SVP & Chief Commercial Officer
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Ronald Mader
SVP, Operations
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Andy Wardner
SVP, Acquisitions & Asset Management
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Suzanne Saunders
SVP, Design & Construction
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Wilson Turner
SVP, Human Resources
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Bob Kisker
VP, Operations
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Melissa Arana
VP, Revenue Strategy
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Bryan Gatzemeyer
VP, Business Intelligence
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Kim Brooks-Martin
Corporate Director of Sales Strategy and Development
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Nikki Thomas
Corporate Director of Sales - Select Brands
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Denise Hanas
Corporate Director of Marketing Strategy
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Carla McDonald
Corporate Director of Revenue Strategy
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Brandon White
Corporate Director of Revenue Strategy
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Jamison Conrey
VP, Engineering, Capital Projects & Risk Management
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Robert Babst
Director of Operations
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Josh Harper
Director of Operations
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Mandisa Brown de González
Corporate HR Director, Programs & Support
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Sunny Larkin-Newman
Director of Talent Excellence
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Margarita Quintero
Corporate HR Director, Transitions & Support
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Carolann Hardy
Director of Operations Performance and Support
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Corey Dutra
Director of Acquisitions & Financial Analysis