NOBLE HOSPITALITY - Key Persons
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- Director of Design and Purchasing
Bridget McCombe, a U.K. native, has been with Noble Hospitality since its inception in 1991. Before joining Noble Hospitality, Bridget held management positions with many international hotel companies, including Intercontinental and Grand Metropolitan, in the U.S., Canada, and Europe. Bridget's expansive knowledge, creativity, and passion for the hotel industry have been recognized with multiple industry accolades.
Colin Noble brings more than 40 years of hotel experience to the table. Originally from Northern Ireland, Colin came to the United States via Canada in 1991 to create Noble Hospitality.
Colin's creative European background in the independent hotel industry merged with American franchise operations has provided the chemistry that has enabled our Midwestern-based management company to grow, expand, and operate many franchised and independent hotels and restaurants.
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- Task Force General Manager
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- in 1995 As a General Manager
- VP of Operations
Jeff Macko joined Noble Hospitality in 1995 as a General Manager and was promoted to Area Manager in 1998. Now, as V.P. of Operations, Jeff coordinates the day-to-day operations and revenue management for Noble Hospitality.
He has over 30 years of success managing select service, full service and extended stay brands within the IHG, Hilton, Marriot and Choice portfolios for Noble Hospitality. Jeff obtained his degree in Accounting from Marycrest College in 1988.
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- Director of Human Resources
Joey Athon joined the Noble Hospitality team in 1995 in the Kansas corporate office. Her prior studies at Kansas State University led her to a degree in Management.
Since that time, she has been involved with various aspects of the company, both in the field and at our Manhattan, Kansas office. Her career path has been punctuated by several special projects that have showcased her adaptability across multifaceted roles.
Job Titles:
- Merchandising & Social Media Manager
Julie Lolley joined the Noble Hospitality team in 2006 at the Kansas corporate office. With a strong retail background, she thrives on curating captivating content and driving brand growth. She is passionate about strategic product placement and visual merchandising to boost sales and create unforgettable customer experiences.
Job Titles:
- Director of Business Development
Mark Stumm joined Noble Hospitality in 1991 and brings many years of in-depth experience in all aspects of hotel and restaurant management to the table.
After graduating with a degree in hotel management from his home state of Minnesota, Mark gained valuable experience by successfully managing several Hotel Management departments, quickly advancing to General Manager. In addition to his hotel background, Mark has solid experience in the travel and tour business and has also developed several successful restaurant brands.
Job Titles:
- Regional Director of Operations
In 2007, she joined Noble Hospitality as the Food and Beverage Division Manager, where she showcased her talents in various leadership roles. Meridith's successful career path includes managing a large full-service hotel and promotion to Area General Manager, which led her to her current position as Regional Director of Operations. Meridith's trajectory is a testament to her dedication, expertise, and leadership acumen in the dynamic and competitive field of hospitality.
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- Director of IT / Quality Control
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- Chief Financial and Operations Officer
Terry Thom began his career with Noble Hospitality in 1994 as member of the company's Canadian office where he became a member of the Certified General Accountants Society of Manitoba and earned a Bachelor of Accounting Science degree from the University of Calgary.
With his knowledge and experience in all facets of hospitality accounting and operations, Terry advanced to head the Kansas City accounting office, earned his CPA, and as of 2022 manages the corporate operations division. His leadership fosters teamwork and promotes dedication to the company and its guests, employees, and stakeholders.