Robert Babst
Director of Operations
"Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn."
-Benjamin Franklin
Robert brings more than 15 years of Operations experience to his role as Director of Operations for Select Brands. Before joining HVMG, Robert was a Regional Director of Operations at InterMountain Management for five years overseeing a portfolio of Marriott and Hilton hotels. Prior to his Regional role, Robert held leadership positions in various Full Service and Select Brands. Robert has led multiple award-winning teams and has been recognized for his leadership with awards including the TownePlace Suites Diamond General Manager of the year award, TownePlace Suites Diamond Circle award and Marriott's Chairman's award. Robert is a passionate leader and enjoys the professional development of other leaders.
Experience
- 2021 - Present : Director of Operations, HVMG
- 2016 - 2021 : Regional Director of Operations, InterMountain Management
- 2014 - 2016 : General Manager, O'Reilly Hospitality Management
- 2004 - 2014 : Assistant General Manager/ Controller/ HR Manager, John Q Hammons Hotels, Various Hotels
Robert S. Cole
President & Chief Executive Officer
Sue Sanders
EVP & Chief Strategy and Administrative Officer
Richard Jones
EVP & Chief Operating Officer
Matthew Woodruff
EVP & Chief Brand Partner Officer
Michael "Woody" Woodward
EVP & Chief Growth Officer
Cory Chambers
EVP & Chief Commercial and Analytics Officer
Ronald Mader
SVP, Operations
Andy Wardner
SVP, Acquisitions & Asset Management
Suzanne Saunders
SVP, Design & Construction
Wilson Turner
SVP, Human Resources
Bob Kisker
VP, Operations
Melissa Arana
VP, Revenue Strategy
Bryan Gatzemeyer
VP, Business Intelligence
Kim Brooks-Martin
Corporate Director of Sales Strategy and Development
Nikki Thomas
Corporate Director of Sales - Select Brands
Denise Hanas
Corporate Director of Marketing Strategy
Carla McDonald
Corporate Director of Revenue Strategy
Brandon White
Corporate Director of Revenue Strategy
Jamison Conrey
VP, Engineering, Capital Projects & Risk Management
Ken Morgan
Director of Operations
Josh Harper
Director of Operations
Mandisa Brown de González
Corporate HR Director, Programs & Support
Sunny Larkin-Newman
Director of Talent Excellence
Margarita Quintero
Corporate HR Director, Transitions & Support
Carolann Hardy
Director of Operations Performance and Support
Corey Dutra
Director of Acquisitions & Financial Analysis