PWP - Key Persons


Beverly Biggers

Job Titles:
  • Controller
Beverly Biggers is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the accounting department. Included in her duties are preparation of financial statements, maintaining banking relationships, processing payroll, managing the receivables and payables, and reconciling various accounts related to the company. Beverly joined PWP Hospitality Group in February 2003 after taking early retirement from Bank of America. She brings a wealth of accounting experience gained through her 30-year career at the bank. Well known within the hospitality industry for her sales and marketing successes, Paula oversees all sales and marketing efforts for PWP Hospitality Group's properties. Prior to joining PWP Hospitality Group, Maczak served as Vice President of Sales and Marketing with the Hickory, NC based Hospitality Group Management, where she was responsible for marketing a diverse portfolio of hotels in corporate, interstate and resort locations. Paula currently serves on the Choice Hotels Owner's Council of NC/SC Marketing committee and was the past Chairperson.

Patricia Porter - President

Job Titles:
  • President

Paula Maczak

Job Titles:
  • VP of Sales and Marketing

Vann Pierce

Job Titles:
  • VP of Development
Vann Pierce has over 15 years experience in hospitality management and over thirty years total experience in the service industry. Currently he serves as CEO of Vann Pierce Management and SVM, LLC, both headquartered in Kernersville, North Carolina. His properties and their respective staff have received numerous national awards ranking top in the nation in their respective categories.

William S. Wellons

Job Titles:
  • VP of Construction
William S. Wellons has over 35 years of experience in property management, land development, hotel development and residential and commercial construction. Since 1969, he has played a key role in his family's business, Ace Construction, a well known name in raw land purchase, land development and construction throughout the Carolinas.