MANILOW SUITES - Key Persons


Amanda Elsner

Amanda has over 7 years of account management and customer service experience, and has been in Chicago for just under three years after spending five years living in France. She is a die-hard Bears and Cubs fan, and a semi-professional cat owner. When not at work or visiting one of Chicago's many savory eateries, she enjoys concerts and spending time with family.

Brian Fiore - VP of Sales

Job Titles:
  • Vice President of Sales and Marketing
Brian is the Vice President of Sales and Marketing. He joined Manilow Suites in 2020 after a successful career with Oakwood Worldwide as an Account Executive overseeing global accounts within the Relocation and corporate sectors. Brian has more than ten years of experience in sales and marketing across various industries. Brian has a Bachelors Degree in Marketing from Southern Illinois University Carbondale and a Masters Degree in Business Administration from the Keller Graduate School of Management. When Brian is not out exceeding client expectations, he enjoys sports, hiking, traveling and spending time with his wife Lindsey, and two children, Isabella and Matthew.

Caroline Brown

Job Titles:
  • Executive Assistant

David Velez

Job Titles:
  • Field Staff

Dennis Lyons

Job Titles:
  • Is Director of Marketing & Client Relations for Manilow Suites. He Joined the Company in 2017
Dennis holds a bachelors degree from Columbia College Chicago, and has volunteered for the Chicago Film Festival, and Lake Forest Symphony Orchestra. When Dennis isn't at work, he enjoys cheering on the Chicago Cubs, or Bears, cooking, and spending time with his five nieces and nephews.

Francine Manilow - CEO, Founder

Job Titles:
  • CEO
  • Founder

Gorgeous River North

River North is truly the neighborhood that has it all - shopping, restaurants, nightlife, all with a residential feel. Perfect for executives.

Nabil Sayed - COO

Job Titles:
  • Director of Operations

Oscar Munoz

Job Titles:
  • CEO of United Airlines

Rob Walter - President

Job Titles:
  • President
is the President of Manilow Suites. He joined the company in this capacity in 2017, after previously overseeing the Midwest Region for BridgeStreet Global Hospitality. Rob has more than 15 years of experience in the areas of sales, finance, marketing and operations across a broad range of industry sectors. Rob holds a bachelors degree from Indiana University and an MBA from DePaul University. When Rob is not out meeting our guests and clients he likes to spend time at home with his wife and two daughters.

Sandra Melendez

Job Titles:
  • Operations Coordinator
Sandra was born and raised in Chicago and has 15 years experience in the hospitality industry. Sandra enjoys reading and experimenting in the kitchen with new recipes. She also enjoys movies and spending quality time with her family.