JRK Hotel Group Appoints GM and DoS for Villa Florence in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - February 29, 2012 - JRK Hotel Group Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of JRK Property Holdings (JRK), today announced the appointment of Chad Olson as general manager of the 182-room Villa Florence Hotel in San Francisco.
“We are delighted to have such an experienced professional join our team,” said John Flannigan, president of JRK Hotel Group. Most recently, Mr. Olson worked at the Hotel Adagio, where he spent the last five years as general manager. Olson will work to elevate the guest experience at Villa Florence.
In addition to Chad Olson's Hiring, JRK is pleased to announce the appointment of Mimi Carter as the new director of sales for Villa Florence. Carter was previously the director of sales for the Clift Hotel and Morgans Hotel Group, a position she held for seven years.
“Mimi is a proven sales leader who will bring a high level of service to our customers and we are thrilled to have her at Villa Florence” Flannigan said.
Villa Florence, San Francisco's finest boutique hotel, boasts one of the best locations in the city with easy access to Union Square, the Powell Street Cable Car line, Moscone Center, and much more. With the hotels premier location, Villa Florence is also home to Kuleto's, a San Francisco institution serving exquisite Northern Italian fare.
About JRK Hotel Group:
JRK Hotel Group, a division of JRK Asset Management, owns and operates premium boutique hotel properties around the country, including the Oceana Santa Monica, the Hotel Oceana Santa Barbara, the Roger Williams New York, the Villa Florence San Francisco, and the largest Holiday Inn Express in the nation, located in Nashville, Tenn. The brand is committed to offering guests modern, luxurious accommodations with all the comforts of home, boasting residential design influences, high-tech amenities, and world-class customer service. For more information on JRK Hotel Group, please visit: jrkhotels.com.
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