Background
Best, Jacob Hilmer Jerry was born on July 21, 1937 in Evanston, Illinois, United States. Son of Jacob Hilmer and Clara (Cornell) Best.
Best, Jacob Hilmer Jerry was born on July 21, 1937 in Evanston, Illinois, United States. Son of Jacob Hilmer and Clara (Cornell) Best.
Bachelor of Science in Hotel Administration, Michigan State University, 1959; postgrad, Stanford University, 1979.
From sales representative to director of sales, Sheraton Hotels, Chicago, Washington, 1960-1962; assistant to owner, Camelback Inn, Scottsdale, Arizona, 1963-1964; from sales manager to executive vice president, Marriott Hotels, 1964-1984; president, Ramada Inns, Phoenix, 1984-1985; president, Chief Executive Officer,, Wyndham Hotels, Dallas, 1985-1987; president, Chief Executive Officer,, Red Lion Hotels & Inns, Vancouver, Washington, 1987-1991; president, Chief Executive Officer,, Omni Hotels, Hampton, N.H., 1992-1996; independent consultant, 1996-1998; chief operating officer, Tauck Tours, Westport, Connecticut, since 1998.
Member American Hotel and Motel Association.
Married Janet Patricia Donnelly, June 20, 1959. Children: Jacob Hilmer III, Peter B., Julie Donnelly Best Hunt.