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Staff Profiles
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 "I started my career in the hospitality business working in both fast food and family style restaurants.
In 1988, I received my college degree in Hospitality Management and in 1991 returned to receive a second degree in Accounting.
I have worked and experienced all facets of the hotel industry and began my management career as a front office manager.
From there, I held positions as rooms division manager, sales manager and eventually general manager. I have been certified
as a general manager for Wyndham Hotel Group, Choice Hotels and AmericInn.
In 2000, I was appointed Regional Manger
for Hotel Development & Management and also began my partnership with Jeff Frider and the Travelodge & Suites of Fargo/Moorhead.
In 2002, I left Hotel Development & Management to work exclusively with the Travelodge. In 2006, Jeff and I started
HomeTown Hospitality which headed a group that purchased the Super 8 Motel in Moorhead. Our efforts have resulted
in both the Travelodge and Super 8 becoming profitable and respected businesses within the local community!
With
our experience and guidance, Jeff and I feel we can do the same for your hotel. This belief led us to start our
management and consulting company, HomeTown Hospitality. As you can see from our list of accomplishments
with the Travelodge & Suites and Super 8, we are dedicated to all facets of hotel management including operations, sales
& marketing and community involvement. We look forward to adding your hotel to the list of accomplishments for HomeTown
Hospitality!"
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 "My business career started after graduation from Concordia College in Moorhead, MN. I graduated
with a degree in Business Administration and Biology.
I spent five years as a commodity broker before leaving
to accept a position with Waste Management, Inc., a Fortune 500 company, as a division manager. I eventually became
responsible for the oversight of three divisions in Minnesota and North Dakota and was ultimately responsible for all the
sales, operation and financial aspects of these divisions.
In 1997, I left Waste Management to begin my career
in business development. I am the owner/managing partner in DAAN Development Company. Our focus has been the development
and operation of a variety of businesses. Our portfolio has included hospitality businesses such as the Travelodge &
Suites and the Red Bear Grill & Tavern.
Upon hiring John at the Travelodge, together we were able to
implement a successful strategy to make the Travelodge a profitable and respected business in the Fargo/Moorhead community.
Which in turn, led us to start HomeTown Hospitality. From which we were able to purchase the Super 8 Motel in Moorhead
and have implemented many of the same strategies to make the Super 8 more successful as well.
Our mission
is to operated a financially successful operation while remaining a productive member of the community. We hope to develop
a positive relationship with our partners, customers and community."
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