
Nikki Thomas
Corporate Director of Sales – Select Brands
"When it is obvious that goals can't be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust the action steps."
- Confucius

Nikki brings over 20 years of Hospitality sales experience to her role as Corporate Director of Sales for the Select Brands. Before joining HVMG, Nikki was a Regional Director of Sales Strategy & Marketing for White Lodging Services for seven years overseeing anywhere from 19-34 Hotels including opening several hotels in Urban markets. Prior to her regional role, Nikki held leadership sales positions in Full service, Select and Extended Stay Hotels. Nikki is an active member in several associations; Minorities in Hospitality and Meeting Planners International to name a few.
Experience
- 2021 - Present : Corporate Director of Sales, Select Brands, HVMG
- 2013 - 2020 : Regional Director of Sales Strategy & Marketing, White Lodging
- 2006 - 2013 : Senior Sales Manager, Area DOS, DOS, Cluster DOS - Select Brands, White Lodging
- 1996 - 2006 : Sales Manager/DOS, Various Hotels

Robert S. Cole
President & Chief Executive Officer

Cory Chambers
EVP & Chief Commercial and Analytics Officer

Suzanne Saunders
SVP, Design & Construction

Michael "Woody" Woodward
EVP & Chief Growth Officer

Andy Wardner
SVP, Acquisitions & Asset Management

Sue Sanders
EVP & Chief Strategy and Administrative Officer

Richard Jones
EVP & Chief Operating Officer

Matthew Woodruff
EVP & Chief Brand Partner Officer

Gary Kunesh
SVP & Chief Financial Officer

Ronald Mader
SVP, Operations

Carla McDonald
Corporate Director of Revenue Strategy

Wilson Turner
SVP, Human Resources

Melissa Arana
VP, Revenue Strategy

Bob Kisker
VP, Operations

Jamison Conrey
VP, Engineering, Capital Projects & Risk Management

Kim Brooks-Martin
Corporate Director of Sales Strategy and Development

Ken Morgan
Director of Operations

Denise Hanas
Corporate Director of Marketing Strategy

Bryan Gatzemeyer
VP, Business Intelligence

Sunny Larkin-Newman
Director of Talent Excellence

Margarita Quintero
Corporate HR Director, Transitions & Support

Corey Dutra
Director of Acquisitions & Financial Analysis

Carolann Hardy
Director of Operations Performance and Support

Mandisa Brown de González
Corporate HR Director, Programs & Support