SPRINGWOOD HOSPITALITY - Key Persons

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• Development Specialist
• Founder
• Member of the Leadership Team
• President
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Dave brought more than 20 years of real estate development expertise to Springwood Hospitality when he started the company in 2006. He continues to serve Springwood as a development specialist, mentor and pragmatist. He has served on numerous charitable boards and is a 25-year Rotarian. Dave received his bachelor's degree in Real Estate and Construction Management from the University of Denver, and his master's degree in Marketing with a minor in Urban Geography from the University of Arizona, where he also completed his Marketing Ph.D. coursework. Justin Shelton partnered with David Hogg and joined Springwood Hospitality as President in 2009. Shelton recently purchased Hogg's remaining 50% interest and became CEO. According to Hogg and Shelton, it was always the goal for Shelton to eventually take the reins, and for Hogg to remain involved to lend his expertise and mentorship. A dynamic leader, Shelton had an extensive history in hospitality before coming to Springwood, landing his first General Manager position before his 21 st birthday. In 2013, he was honored as one of the Central Penn Business Journal's Forty Under 40 winners. Shelton served on the prestigious Hilton Owner's Advisory Council and through his distinguished service with the Tru Brand and Springwood's award-winning development and operation of several Home2 Suites hotels, Hilton honored him with his current position on the Advisory Council of Hilton's hottest brand Home2 Suites. Shelton is a graduate of the University of Alabama with a B.S. in Hotel and Restaurant Management and a Marketing minor. "I am thrilled to have Justin at the helm," said David Hogg. "He has driven most company decisions for years, with industry-recognized excellence that has substantially benefitted our team and our investors. I believe his leadership will deliver the best possible future for Springwood Hospitality." Other organizational shifts include the promotion of Director of Operations, Molly Jensen, to company Vice President. A true professional and industry expert, Molly methodically worked her way up through the ranks of hospitality management, starting at the front desk. Another Central Penn Business Journal Forty Under 40 Award winner, Jensen has been instrumental in ensuring that Springwood properties maintain award-winning status by consistently delivering outstanding accommodations and exceptional guest experiences in her ten years with the company. "It is a true pleasure to officially announce Molly's well-deserved promotion. She has been such an asset to Springwood from day one," said Justin Shelton. "Her success is a blend of her love and understanding of the industry, her incredible work ethic, and her relationship-building skills. She's an incredibly well-rounded mother and dedicated community member, and she's an inspiration to all who know her." In reference to what is next for Springwood Hospitality, Shelton says "I am thrilled to be where we are today, and I've had the best possible partner in Dave Hogg. With our exceptional leadership team, we are well-positioned for success - both for the company and our investors. Together we will continue to forge new relationships, maximize our potential, and live our dreams of developing and managing award-winning hotels that provide an excellent return to our investors."

Job Titles:

• Service Developer of the Year

Job Titles:

• CEO
• Member of the Leadership Team
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Justin grew up in a hotel family. His Mom helped him land his first hotel job at 15. From then on, he balanced hotel work with schooling until he earned his first Hotel General Manager position just before his 21st birthday. He achieved the positions of VP of Human Resources and VP of Operations with a large, regional hotelier before joining Springwood Hospitality as President in 2009. In 2022 he purchased the 50% interest of Springwood partner David Hogg, and became Springwood's CEO. Justin graduated from the University of Alabama with a Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management and a minor in Marketing. He was honored as one of Central Pennsylvania's Forty Under 40 young executives in 2013. He also served on the prestigious Hilton Owner's Advisory Council for the early ramp-up of the Tru Brand. Through his distinguished service with Tru and Springwood's award-winning development and operation of several Home2 Suites hotels, Hilton honored Justin with his current position on the Advisory Council of Hilton's hottest brand, Home2 Suites.

Job Titles:

• Director of Operations
• Member of the Leadership Team
• Vice President

Molly Jensen, Springwood Hospitality's Vice President, is no stranger to hard work. She has had her nose to the grindstone since she was a young girl working for her father's business prior to pursuing her college degree at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. After college, Molly worked herself through the ranks in the hotel industry all while maintaining a home with 3 young children - starting at the front desk, then Assistant General Manager, Director of Sales, General Manager and Regional Director of Operations before being promoted into her current VP role with Springwood. Molly has been instrumental in ensuring our properties maintain award-winning status by achieving outstanding quality assurance audits as well as delivering incredible guest experiences. She was recently honored as one of Central Pennsylvania's Forty Under 40 young executives. Molly's involvement in hospitality doesn't stop at hotel management - Molly is heavily involved with the local community, and opens her home to young professional athletes following their dreams with the local USPHL hockey team.

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