Education
Doctor in Hospitality Management (honorary), Johnson & Wales University, 1999.
Doctor in Hospitality Management (honorary), Johnson & Wales University, 1999.
Various positions Hilton Hotels. Positions from general manager through corporation vice president Hyatt Hotels Corporation. Charter member, vice president operations Ritz Carlton Hotel Company, 1983—1987, executive vice president, 1987—1988, president, chief operating officer, 1988—2001, vice-chairman, 2001—2002.
Founder, president, Chief Executive Officer West Paces Hotels Group, since 2002, Capella Hotels & Resorts. Board directors Reliance Trust Company, Travel Institute.
Board directors Cancer Treatment Centers America, InfiLaw Systems, Georgia Family Council.