Winegardner & Hammons Promotes Mike Conway to President & Kent Bruggeman to Executive VP
Cincinnati, OH - January 6, 2014 - Chairman of the Board and CEO J. Erik Kamfjord is announcing changes in company leadership and responsibilities effective immediately.
Mike Conway has been promoted to WHI's president. Conway is a 39 year veteran of the company and has served in various leadership positions, most recently as senior vice president business development. Conway, in his new responsibilities as President, will continue to lead the company's growth and development efforts.
Kent Bruggeman has been promoted to executive vice president. Bruggeman is a 23 year veteran of the company and has also served in various leadership positions, most recently as senior vice president operations/human resources. Bruggeman will oversee finance, operations, human resources, construction and product management.
"These two executives are uniquely qualified to lead the company forward, preserve our culture and be true to our Mission Statement" stated Kamfjord as he made the announcement.
About Winegardner & Hammons, Inc.
Winegardner & Hammons, Inc. has more than 50 years as a full-service hotel management company and a reputation for progressive and successful hospitality management. The WHI owned/managed portfolio includes resorts, all-suite, extended-stay, select service, full service and conference center hotels in many diverse markets across the United States. WHI currently manages 26 hotels in the United States and is affiliated with most major hotel brands. For more information on WHI, please visit our web site at www.whihotels.com.
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