America's Best Adds Four New Directors of Development
JANUARY 12, 2009 - tlanta-based America's Best Franchising Incorporated has added four new directors of franchise development to help grow its three upper economy brands - Country Hearth Inns & Suites, America's Best Inns & Suites, and Budgetel Inns & Suites - plus its upscale "3 Palms" brand.
o Michael Getto, CHA has 50 years of hospitality industry experience, including most recently as director of franchise development for 10 years with Guesthouse International and similar positions previously with Friden Hotel Company, Richfield Hospitality Services, and ITT Sheraton Corporation. He is based in California.
o Bill Snyder who served most recently as director of franchise development for three years with Guesthouse International and for two years with Cendant, plus has held executive positions with the Grapevine (Texas) Convention & Visitors Bureau and with Nissan Diesel America. He is based in Texas.
o Matthew Cohen who most recently held franchise development positions with Budgetel Franchise Systems and with US Franchise Systems. He is based in Atlanta.
o Christy Williams who most recently was in franchise development with Budgetel Franchise Systems and has held various property management positions with Hyatt Hotels and with US Franchise Systems. She is based in Illinois.
"The addition of these talented hotel professionals symbolizes our commitment to energizing and enhancing our brands - and to supporting our franchisees with people who have proven management skills and strong personal integrity," said Doug Collins, chairman and CEO of America's Best Franchising.
America's Best Franchising operates more than 200 properties in the United States and around the world.
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