Hotel Equities Promoted Kathy Taudte to Corporate Controller of the Firm
ATLANTA, GA. July 9, 2015 - Atlanta-based Hotel Equities (HE) www.hotelequities.com promoted accountant Kathy Taudte to the position of Corporate Controller of the firm. Her responsibilities include oversight of the accounting and financial functions for the firm, staff supervision and owner relations. She reports to Carlos Melgar, Vice President of Finance for Hotel Equities.
"Kathy has a proven track record with us as a highly skilled and diligent accountant," said Carlos Melgar, Vice President of Finance for Hotel Equities. "Her knowledge and understanding of the hospitality industry's financial area and her dedicated work ethic make her an outstanding asset for our organization."
An accountant at Hotel Equities for three years, Ms. Taudte holds more than 30 years of experience in her field. Beginning her career as a staff accountant at Windham Brannon, a public accounting firm, she worked on audits and tax preparation before moving up to a supervisory role. During that time, she also completed the study and the experience necessary for her C.P.A. certificate.
Her previous experience includes positions as Controller for two firms, First Equities and Homecorp Management. At First Equities, she worked with real estate partnerships and syndications before the firm spun off as Homecorp Management to manage apartments.
In addition to a C.P.A., Ms. Taudte holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Georgia. The mother of a son, a daughter and two stepdaughters, she enjoys spending time with her family, gardening and traveling. She lives in Roswell where she is active as a volunteer in the community and in her church.
About Hotel Equities
Hotel Equities (HE) is an Atlanta-based full-scale hotel management, development and consulting firm operating more than 90 hotels throughout North America. Frederick W. Cerrone, CHA, serves as Chairman and CEO; Brad Rahinsky serves as President and COO. For more information, visit www.hotelequities.com.
Contact:
Margaret M. Jones
mjones@hotelequities.com
770.934.2170
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