Ron Wilson

Ron Wilson, CEO, is a visionary who leads a corporate team of 12 with over 150 combined years experience in the hotel industry. Ron has led the growth of HIS from one employee to currently employing over 1,000 associates in HIS managed and owned hotels in the past nineteen years. Developing new hotels, conference centers, and golf courses is the pursuit of HIS. Redeveloping historic buildings such as St. John's in Plymouth, Michigan, YWCA in Honolulu, Hawaii, and Mount St. Alphonsus in Esopus, New York are passions. Taking proclaimed architecture and researching its best reuse and overseeing the conversion of these structures to innovative destinations or enhanced use facilities drives Ron's hospitality commitment. Ron holds a Master's of Science degree in Finance from Walsh College and a Masters in Ministry from Michigan Theological Seminary. He received a BS degree and made the Dean's list from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas with a major in Hotel Administration and a minor in Accounting and Spanish. He is a Certified Hotel Administrator and has recently authored "Feasibility Studies" for the 2006 revised Financial Management for the Hospitality Industry text book published by Pearson Prentice Hall. He started his career in the hotels' food and beverage industry as a dishwasher, busboy, bartender and progressed to cook, banquet manager, assistant general manager, general manager, to Director of Hotel Investments for Eric Yale Lutz & Associates for several years. Ron started HIS in 1989 and was successful assisting numerous banks with development, consulting, and receivership. He began to manage hotels and conference centers and found success turning around troubled hotels and bringing together teams committed to restoring hotels to their original intent or converting to proven hotel brands to achieve required results. Ron is a licensed Real Estate Broker, a multi-engine instrument rated pilot with 2,000+ hours and a board member of Golightly Academy of Travel & Tourism, Michigan Theological Seminary, and Woodside Bible Church.

Ron was recently featured in an article by the Detroit News titled "Quality Reigns for Hospitality Expert". Click here to read.

Brian Barton

Brian Barton was appointed COO in 1999 and oversees and directs the company's entire lodging portfolio and reports to CEO, Ron Wilson. Brian has been employed with HIS since 1990 and has held several General Manager's positions in all lodging sectors. His background, solid leadership and operational experience in resort hotels, full service hotels, limited service hotels, and extended stay hotels has contributed to the great growth the company has enjoyed for the past decade. Brian has managed a variety of national lodging brands and several independents throughout the USA. In addition to exceptional management skills, Brian's design background have contributed to maximizing operations by streamlining important delivery systems, improving staff efficiencies, and accelerating productivity across all departments. Brian is also the go to person for all interior design creations, changes, and redevelopments. He possesses a unique talent of selecting design, colors, and décor to create or enhance the guest experience. He started his career in the hotels' engineering department and has excellent knowledge of HVAC systems, energy issues such as air quality, energy recovery, facility lighting, and water consumption and the related costs. Brian oversees all furniture, fixtures, and equipment purchases for new hotel builds. Brian previously worked for Eric Lutz Management and Motor Hotel Management which is now Richfield Hospitality. Brian attended the General Motors Institute.

KC Baker

KC Baker, VP of Accounting, has been employed with HIS since 1990. KC specializes in all facets of accounting including implementing strong internal controls, progressive accounting system, and efficient networks which allows the corporate staff to collect, understand, and consolidate financial information to ensure our hotels, conference centers, golf courses, training and development center, and retreat center are operating cost-effectively and profitably. KC's objectives are to improve cash flow and timely reporting for each of our managed branded and independent hotels. KC oversees associates compensation, insurance, medical benefits, and retirement options. She reviews options quarterly to ensure HIS is valued, competitive and affordable for owners, associates and corporate staff. KC oversees all human resource and risk management practices, benefits administration, monitors development programs, labor and contract negotiations, legal compliance, and consults to training and development. KC maintains a close relationship with all General Manager's at managed and owned properties to ensure the best programs are offered and instituted to associates interested in protecting, improving, and achieving their potential. KC has studied at Oakland University for accounting management, Schoolcraft Community for liberal arts, Washtenaw Community College for Hotel Management and Eastern Michigan University for Liberal Arts.

Karen Moore

Karen Moore was appointed VP of Marketing in 2004 and has been with the company since 1999 as Corporate Director of Sales. Karen oversees all sales and marketing initiatives for managed and owned properties. Her primary responsibility is to assist in maximizing all revenue centers including hotel guestrooms, conference center, golf, and training & development. Karen implements HIS's results-oriented strategy to drive above average returns for all owners. She ensures each property's business plan provides the blueprint to position each property according to its market pursuit and competitive set. She guides each sales team to develop accounts, create attractive advertisement strategies and unique promotions. She provides strong public relations support and cutting edge E-commerce initiatives. Karen is responsible for identifying and recruiting top sales professionals to achieve and exceed budgeted revenues. Karen sets an example for dedication, perseverance, and tenacity to continually prospect for new accounts and strive to deliver exceptional hospitality. Her strengths include business development and providing consulting services for hotel, conference center, golf, spa, and waterpark feasibility research. Karen started her career working for Columbia Sussex, Richfield Hospitality, and the BF Saul Company in DOS positions. She is a graduate from Oakland University with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and has received her CHSP from the American Hotel & Motel Association. She is a board member of SKAL and member of ISPA, MSAE and MBTA.

Tim Lotito

Tim Lotito, CPA, VP Finance, has been employed with HIS since 2000. Tim is responsible for all asset management, construction and operational financing as well as specialized financing structures such as 63-20 tax exempt bonds and new market tax credits. Tim has a great sense of the big picture and is instrumental in ensuring HIS remain competitive by streamlining all processes that effect and eventually leads to improved guest service. Tim is customer focused and decisive manager with the proven ability to make necessary changes to increase bottom line while overseeing multiple operations and implementing strong policies, procedures and systems to attain goals of maximizing revenues while minimizing expenses. Prior to joining HIS, Tim was employed as the Controller for Van Zanen & Company for six years. He has worked for two other accounting firms - Edmond J. Olejniczak, CPA, P.C. and Czapla and Kaiser, P.C. and specialized in audits, reviews, and compilation and bookkeeping services for small to medium sized businesses. Tim is a graduate of Wayne State University with a Bachelor of Science degree with Accounting Major. Tim obtained his CPA designation in 1992 and is a member of AICPA, MACPA, and DAC.

Drew Steury

Drew Steury, Controller, started with HIS by working as a summer intern for the summers of 2006 and 2007. Drew returned to HIS in August of 2008, after completing the experience required for his CPA qualification. He has a strong instinct for finding inefficiencies, and uses his problem solving skills to supply solutions creating better organization and workflow. Drew is responsible for the corporate accounting for HIS, acting as liaison for all Information Technology needs, and working to streamline corporate and property operations through continuous improvement plans. Drew completed his experience in the public accounting field by working with BKD, LLP in the Fort Wayne, IN office. His time in public accounting was spent conducting audits and reviews for small and medium sized businesses, the majority of which were not-for-profit or healthcare industry related. Drew is a graduate of Cedarville University with a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing. Drew obtained his CPA designation in 2009 and is a member of the AICPA and MACPA.

Angela Millward

Angela Millward was appointed Corporate Revenue Manager in 2008. She joined the company in 2004 as part of the opening management team for the Doubletree Hotel, Bay City, MI. Angela oversees the pricing strategies and market positioning for five managed hotels that include the Doubletree Hotel - Bay City, MI, Hilton Garden Inn - Plymouth, MI, Hilton Garden Inn - Laramie, WY, The Inn at Stonecliffe - Mackinac Island, MI and the Hampton Inn & Suites - Pinedale, WY. Her primary responsibility is revenue maximization in both transient and group room production. She meets weekly with each team to analyze past outcomes and future strategies. Angela works closely with the front desk and sales teams to ensure the strategies are being implemented and working properly. Monitoring and communicating fluctuations in occupancy and pricing are a daily constant. Angela's greatest strengths are self starter disposition, strong analytical skills and communication skills. Prior to joining HIS, Angela was Sales Manager's at Hampton Inns in Midland and Mt. Pleasant, MI. She has her BBA in Hotel, Restaurant, Resort Management from Northwood University and a Masters degree from The DeVos Graduate School of Management. Angela is a volunteer with Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Midland County and a member of the Bay City Rowing Club.

Paul Wegert

Paul Wegert, Area Manager and General Manager of The Inn at St. John's, was hired in 2002. In addition to his duties as GM, Paul oversees the operation of four other managed and owned hotels that include Yarrow Golf and Conference Resort - Augusta, Michigan, Staybridge Suites - Novi, Michigan, Hilton Garden Inn - Plymouth, Michigan, and the Marriott Fairfield, Livonia, Michigan. Paul is resourceful and results oriented professional with extensive experience leading and enhancing operations to increase profitability and market share for these properties. He is an effective communicator able to achieve corporate objectives and client satisfaction by establishing positive rapport with diverse groups. Paul is well organized with demonstrated talent for overseeing these multiple operations and implementing strong HIS policies and procedures to attain goals. Prior to joining HIS, Paul was General Manager of the Crowne Plaza Pontchartrain in Detroit, Michigan. He has worked with Sunburst Hospitality Corporation for eight years in various positions including Corporate Director of Support Systems, Area Manager, and General Manager. Paul started his career with Richfield Hotel Management Company and held various positions as Controller, Corporate Office Internal Auditor, Room Division Manager, Food & Beverage Manager, Asst. General Manager, and General Manager from 1982 through 1993. Paul is a Certified Hotel Administrator and has received numerous awards within the corporations employed.

Tom Kiel

Tom Kiel was appointed to Area Manager in 2007 and has been employed by HIS since 1998 as General Manager of the Yarrow Golf & Conference Resort in Augusta, Michigan. His new responsibilities include overseeing the development and opening of the new Hilton Garden Inn & UW Conference Center in Laramie, Wyoming. Tom's talents include working closely with contractors to ensure product quality, proper installation of operating systems, furniture, fixtures, and all equipment. Tom collaborates with brand managers to make sure new FFE are properly maintained, installed, and instituted according to standards and construction budget guidelines. He oversees the overall operation and reports to COO Brian Barton. Tom is responsible for HIS new hotel pursuits in the state of Wyoming and includes overseeing the development of a new Hampton Inn & Suites in Pinedale, Wyoming, that is scheduled to open May 2009. Tom is assisting in researching several other cities in Wyoming for new hotel builds and partnerships. Prior to joining HIS, Tom was the General Manager and Food & Beverage Director for the Holiday Inn in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he served the majority of his career of 23 years. Tom is a board member of the Albany County Tourism and a member of the Albany County Lodging Association. He is an avid hunter, active church participant and volunteer.

Edie Koppin

Edie Koppin joined the HIS team in 1999 as Executive Assistant to the CEO. Edie serves as office manager at the home office in Troy, MI, and also provides administrative support to the executive team. Edie received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Speech Communications from Grace College. She works with the Advisory Board of the Golightly Career & Technical Center in Detroit, volunteers with Good Samaritan Network, and is also an active member of Highland Park Baptist Church.

Milan Germaine

Milan Germaine, Assistant Corporate Controller, worked at St. John Golf and Conference as an accountant before being promoted to the Corporate Office in September 2004. Milan prepares Financial Statements each month for the Doubletree Hotel, Bay City, MI; Yarrow Golf and Conference, Augusta, MI; JP Plymouth Fairfield Inn, Livonia, MI; and Mackinac Island properties, Harbour View Inn and the Inn at Stonecliffe. Prior to joining HIS, Milan gained 28 years experience as an accountant working in the Construction Industry. Milan holds a Business of Administration degree from the University of Michigan.

Melissa Razminas

Melissa Razminas, Corporate Accountant, worked at the Doubletree Hotel in Bay City, MI starting 2004 as a front desk night supervisor and assistant accountant before joining the corporate office in February 2007. Melissa is responsible for the Financial Statements each month for the Hilton Garden Inn, Plymouth, MI; Staybridge Suites, Novi, MI.; St. John's Golf and Conference Center, The Inn at St. John's, & The Retreat Center at St. John's all in Plymouth, Mi. Melissa has worked in numerous hotel positions holding jobs as a waitress, server assistant, banquet server, front desk rep and as a Food & Beverage Intern for the West Michigan Whitecaps baseball organization. Melissa received her BSBA in Hospitality Services Administration from Central Michigan University.

Career Opportunities

HIS has select openings for key individuals with experience or highly motivated, service-oriented people willing to take on the challenge of job growth and opportunity for advancement. These positions are:

• General Manager
• Catering/Sales Manager
• Director of Sales
• Food & Beverage Director
• Property Controller
• Front Office Manager
• Sales Manager
• Executive Chef
• Sous Chef
• Restaurant Manager

Please submit cover letter and resume to: careers@his-corp.com