M&R HOTEL MANAGEMENT - Key Persons

Job Titles:

• Chief Executive Officer
• President
• President & Chief Executive Officer, Manish Patni

Amit Gandhi focuses on developing high-quality business strategies and plans and ensuring their alignment with M&R Hotel Management's short- and long-term objectives. His role includes oversight of all operations and business activities to ensure they produce the desired results and are consistent with the overall strategy. He also leads and motivates team members to advance engagement and develop a high-performing managerial team. He previously served Remington Hotels, a Dallas-based management company, and Hersha Hospitality Management, Philadelphia. Gandhi earned a bachelor's degree at Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, in 1997, and a master of business administration degree at Temple University, Philadelphia, in 2001. He earned the Certified Hotel Administrator designation from the Educational Institute of the American Hotel & Lodging Association and is certified by InterContinental Hotels Group as a general manager. He is a member of the IHG Owners Association and Hotel Association of New York City.

Job Titles:

• Vice President, Engineering / Construction

Anthony Cirillo is responsible for overseeing the life-safety, maintenance and engineering needs of the company's portfolio and serving as pre-opening liaison with contractors, suppliers, engineers, architects, designers and permitting agencies involved in the construction of hotels entering the M&R system and renovation of hotels already in the system. Prior to joining M&R Hotel Management in 2014, he served AvalonBay Communities for two years as engineering director for New York and New Jersey and construction director for New York City. In the latter role, he oversaw a portfolio of high-rise and midrise residential buildings. From 2009 to 2010 he was executive director of operations for MGM Electric in Brooklyn, New York. He was director of construction and engineering for Morgans Hotel Group in New York from 2007 to 2009. Over the course of his 38-year career, he also served Hartz Mountain Development in New Jersey, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide in New York, the Saddle Brook Marriott in New Jersey, Elite Contracting and Maintenance in New Jersey and National Electric Corporation in Norwood, Massachusetts. Cirillo, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, earned a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering at Sovereigns University, Arlington, Virginia, studied real estate and is certified in fire safety, HVAC and refrigeration, pool operation, and electrical technology. He holds a Black Seal boiler operator license and Six Sigma certification and is a member of the Hotel, Motel and Engineering Association.

Job Titles:

• Vice President, Revenue Management

Brian Athas, a nineteen-year hospitality industry veteran, is responsible for contributing to, implementing and assessing the effectiveness of M&R's revenue management strategy company-wide. He previously was revenue strategy director for TMI Hospitality, Fargo, North Dakota, where he implemented revenue management strategies for the management company's 190-plus hotels representing six major brands. Prior to that, he was area director of revenue management for Waterford Hotel Group, Waterford, Connecticut, where he oversaw revenue management for hotels in Connecticut and Arkansas. Athas earned a bachelor of science degree in hospitality and tourism management at Isenberg School of Management of the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He was certified as a hotel revenue manager certification by the Educational Institute of the American Hotel & Lodging Association.

Job Titles:

• Chief Operating Officer

Brian McSherry is responsible for growing the portfolio, bringing new hotels into the system, ensuring the performance of all managed hotels, directing the senior leadership team and serving as chief company spokesman and liaison with the company's owners. He is a 37-year lodging industry veteran with extensive experience working for major brands including Marriott, Hilton and Wyndham. He also served major franchisors in senior leadership roles, overseeing both full- and limited-service hotels in the United States, Mexico and the Caribbean. McSherry previously was vice president, operations, for Stonebridge Companies, a hotel management company in Englewood, Colorado. In that role, he oversaw the company's properties in four states and the ground-up development of two hotels in Manhattan. From 2009 to 2012, he was regional vice president for Concord Hospitality Enterprises Co., a hotel development and management company in Raleigh, North Carolina. He supervised the company's largest portfolio, including hotels in eight states that generated more than $125 million in annual sales. McSherry came up through the ranks in food and beverage and served as general manager of hotels operated by Interstate Hotels & Resorts, Meid Enterprises, Columbia Sussex Corp., Regal Hotels International, Marriott International and Hilton Worldwide. He earned a bachelor of science degree in hotel management and associate degree in culinary arts at Johnson & Wales University, Providence, Rhode Island, and a master of business administration degree in global management at the University of Phoenix, Arizona.

Job Titles:

• Vice President, Operations Midwest

Christopher Beyer, a 30-year hospitality industry veteran, is responsible for achieving profitability through revenue generation, cost control, guest satisfaction and developing employees for M&R's nine managed hotels in Indiana, Missouri and Illinois. He previously served the Hilton Garden Inn Joplin in Missouri for seven years as general manager. Earlier, he was general manager for the Fairfield Inn and the former Baymont, both in Joplin, and night auditor, guest services representative and general manager in training at the Super 8, also in Joplin. Beyer studied accounting at Missouri Southern State College in Joplin.

Job Titles:

• Vice President of Human Resources

Cleo Clarke has joined the M&R team as the Vice President of Human Resources. Cleo is a senior human resources professional who has been an executive in the hospitality industry for more than 20 years. Prior to joining M&R, Cleo spent time as the Global Vice President of Human Resources at sbe, where he was responsible for leading sbe's Human Resources strategies and providing guidance and leadership to the company's executive staff, C-suite employees, and the Field Human Resources Leadership Team. Cleo has facilitated complex global, HR programs for leading hospitality companies, including EATALY, HARRI.com, Maison Kaiser, Hilton Hotels, Jean-Georges Restaurant Management, Two Roads Hospitality, Sodexo Contract Food Services, InterContinental Hotels and Resorts, and Highgate Hotels. In his new role, Vice President of Human Resources, Cleo reaffirms M&R's commitment to putting customers first and creating a people first philosophy that will allow M&R to continue to provide outstanding service. He will be based in the New York City corporate office where he will be responsible for leading M&R's global HR function, as well as continue to strategically align human resources to create, maintain, and implement strategies to support the business objectives of M&R as we continue to grow. Cleo is a native New Yorker and earned a M.S. in Human Resources and Labor Relations Management from Baruch College in New York City. He also holds an Associates & Bachelor's degree from J&W (Johnson & Wales University) in Hospitality Management.

Job Titles:

• Vice President, Operations

Job Titles:

• Vice President, Sales & Marketing

Janelle Schwartz oversees sales, marketing, e-commerce, public relations, social media and corporate social responsibility initiatives for M&R's entire portfolio. During her six years with M&R, she has provided sales and marketing support for the company's portfolio of managed hotels and developed business plans and established sales offices for new hotels in the New York market, Texas, the Midwest and the Caribbean. She also initiated and managed the company's revenue management program, multiple property websites and the corporate website, produced sales and marketing collateral for the corporation and its hotels and developed social media and media relations policies and procedures. A 31-year hospitality veteran, she was vice president of sales and marketing for Stonebridge Companies from 2010 to 2012, responsible for business planning, strategic planning, creation and implementation of sales and marketing campaigns, hotel openings, rebranding, management of operating revenues and sales team leadership. Prior to Stonebridge, Schwartz was director of sales and marketing for the Hilton Waikiki Beach in Honolulu from 2009 to 2010, responsible for the resort's sales, catering and revenue management teams and for managing public relations and advertising. Earlier in her career, she served in a variety of sales and marketing roles for Prism Hotels & Resorts, Omni Mandalay Hotel, Omni Los Angeles at California Plaza, Harrell Hospitality, Hilton Worldwide, Prime Hospitality and Richfield Hospitality Services. She also served briefly as chief talent matchmaker for Cobalt Careers, an executive recruiting firm in Montvale, New Jersey. Schwartz earned a bachelor of arts degree in organizational communications at Arizona State University, Tempe, and a master of business administration degree in communications at Stanford University, Palo Alto, California. She is a member of the IHG Owners Association.

Job Titles:

• Vice President, Procurement IT, & Corporate Services

Job Titles:

• Executive Vice President

Manish Patni, a 20-year hospitality veteran and M&R Hotel Management co-founder, develops and oversees the company's financing programs, manages capital planning and is an active participant in development initiatives. Patni analyzes corporate spending to ensure investors receive a strong and steady return on their investments. He also plans capital investments, including property improvement plans for existing assets, and participates in development, helping expand the company's portfolio in the New York metropolitan area and Midwest. He previously served Hersha Hospitality Management, Philadelphia. Patni earned a bachelor's degree at St. John's University, New York, in 1997. He earned a Certified Hotel Administrator designation from the Educational Institute of the American Hotel & Lodging Association and is a member of the Asian-American Hotels Owners Association and NYC & Company.

Job Titles:

• Vice President, Business Development

Prior to joining M&R Hotel Management, Peter served as the Chief Development Officer for a prominent Virginia-based hotel management company. With an impressive background spanning over 35 years in operations, management, ownership, and brokerage, Peter has cultivated a broad and profound understanding of the hospitality sector. During his tenure as the Vice President and National Director of the National Hospitality Group at one of the largest hospitality brokerage firms in the US, Peter led a team of over 100 Investment Specialists across 40 offices nationwide. Under his guidance, the National Hospitality Group successfully closed nearly 900 transactions, representing over $4.7 billion in sales. As the Senior Vice President of Acquisition and Development for a Midwest-based hospitality company, Peter played a key role in acquiring 20 hotels across North America, many of which were nationally branded properties. His expertise allowed him to foster strong relationships with major brands such as Marriott, Hilton, IHG, and Hyatt Hotels. Peter's achievements as a hospitality broker include listing, marketing, financing, and selling over 250 hotels valued at $5.7 billion. His focus on 4-5-star assets provided him with a comprehensive understanding of financial structures, marketing, project management, and renovations, creating lasting relationships with hotel owners, financial institutions, and brands. A sought-after speaker in the industry, Peter has shared his insights at prestigious events such as The Lodging Conference, AAHOA, The Hunter Hotel Conference, Hotel Business Magazine, and Michigan State University's School of Hospitality. Additionally, he has authored articles and featured in esteemed publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Lodging Magazine, and Hotel Management. Beyond his professional accomplishments, Peter was a three-time All-America swimmer at Southern Connecticut State University and later majored in hospitality and lodging management at Johnson & Wales University. He holds a certificate from MIT in Commercial Real Estate Analysis and Investment. Outside the boardroom, Peter is a dedicated family man, supporting the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation and serving on the Economic Development Commission in Cheshire, CT.

Job Titles:

• Certified Public Accountant
• Vice President, Finance
• Company 's Controller

Ron Kozinski serves as the company's controller and manages its treasury, investing, economic strategy, forecasting and auditing. A 39-year finance veteran, he previously was vice president of finance for Wyndham Hotel Group in Parsippany, New Jersey, where he provided technical accounting and financial reporting support to the chief financial officer and controller, supported budgeting and strategic planning and directed global mergers and acquisitions. From 2005 to 2006, Kozinski was worldwide controller for McCann Healthcare Worldwide, a division of Interpublic Group, where he directed accounting and financial reporting related to 15 businesses in the United States, Europe and Asia. During that time, he led a five-year restatement project and compliance efforts and participated in mergers and acquisitions. Kozinski served Degussa Corp., representing the North American division of Degussa AG (now Evonik Industries), a global chemicals company, in Parsippany from 1993 to 2004, initially as director of financial reporting and later as vice president, accounting. Earlier in his career, he was audit manager and divisional controller for IMO Industries Inc., a diversified manufacturer. Kozinski began his financial career at KPMG LLP, where he served a variety of the firm's clients during 11 years, leaving as senior audit manager. Kozinski, a certified public accountant, earned a bachelor's degree in accounting and finance at Montclair State University, Montclair, New Jersey. He is a member of the American Institute of CPAs and the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants.