AmericInn Appoints Sr Director of Franchise Sales and Development
CHANHASSEN, MN, June 5, 2007. AmericInn International, LLC announces the appointment of Eric Hughes as senior director of franchise sales and development. Hughes joined the franchise sales team April 23, 2007 and will cover an eleven state area in the upper Midwest including: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin.
In his new position, Hughes will be responsible for establishing and maintaining effective contacts and relationships to promote and sell AmericInn franchises to potential franchise partners. "We have aggressive goals to grow our chain in every state across the country. Eric has been added to the franchise sales team to play a vital role in the development and growth of our company. I believe Eric will thrive in his new position and I anticipate that he will exhibit his industry knowledge and expertise while making new advancements for the future of the AmericInn franchise," said Jon Kennedy, senior vice president of franchise sales and development for AmericInn International, LLC.
Hughes brings over 19 years of business and leadership experience to his new position including former positions as: director of franchise sales and development for Motel 6, Red Roof Inn, Travelodge and Knights Inn; a broker for Meridian Investments and Apartment Brokerage Specialists. Hughes qualifications consist of a strong sales background in the hospitality industry, business development and operations management. Hughes received a Bachelor degree from the University of Colorado in Boulder.
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