Boomerang Appoints Richard M. Brown Western Regional DFS&D
Director of Franchise Sales and Development
HENDERSONVILLE, TN, December 17, 2008 - Boomerang Hotels, parent company of GuestHouse International(R) Hotels, Inns & Suites and Settle Inn & Suites(R) has announced the appointment of Richard M. Brown as Western Regional Director of Franchise Sales and Development.
"We are extremely pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Brown to this post of responsibility," said Terry Kline, svp of Development. "Richard has a proven record of success and achievement in the hospitality industry and we expect his leadership to be an integral part of our organization."
Brown will be based in Scottsdale, AZ and will be responsible for managing brand growth and development in all Western and Northwestern states. Brown has over 30 years of experience in hotel franchise sales, development, financing and management. He has developed, owned and sold lodging properties throughout the U.S. since 1980.
Richard has held previous corporate positions with Super 8 Motels and AmericInn International and was President of Richmark Inns, Inc.
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