DALLAS, TX (May 16, 2002) � Villager Franchise Systems Inc. and Knights
Franchise Systems Inc. today recognized and honored the chain�s best personnel
and properties at its national conference held at the Hyatt Regency Dallas.
Villager Franchise Systems Inc.
The awards recognized exceptional Villager Lodge®, Villager PremierSM
and Hearthside by Villager properties and personnel in eight categories
for consistently exceeding expectations during 2001, and for serving as
examples for the rest of the chain. Brand executives, including Anthony
Falor, president & chief executive officer of Villager, presented award |
Hearthside by Villager
13420 SW Freeway
Sugarland, Texas
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winners with commemorative plaques onstage. The following Villager
brand personnel and properties were recognized:
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Housekeeper of the Year � Emma Nichols, Villager Lodge Ottawa, KS
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Maintenance Person of the Year � Chuck Rumsey, Villager Lodge Atlanta-Northeast,
GA
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Guest Services Representative of the Year � Shewn Price, Villager Lodge
San Diego-Gaslamp, CA
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General Manager of the Year � Brenda Adams, Villager Lodge Rockford, IL
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Patriot of the Year � Gerald Deters, Villager Premier Drawbridge Inn, Ft.
Mitchell, KY
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Quality Assurance Property of the Year � Villager Lodge Thompson, IL
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Property of the Year � Hearthside by Villager Sugarland, TX
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Franchise of the Year � The owners and operators, respectively, of the
Villager Premier Studio Inn Group: Arden Development, led by Jim
Bell and Jack Hamilton; and Southeastern Hotel Management (SEHM), led by
Matt Young, CHA
�We are very proud of our 2002 award winners,� said Falor. �They
showcased the talented service providers and high quality products prevalent
within the Villager system.�
Knights Franchise Systems Inc.
The awards recognize exceptional Knights Inn brand properties and personnel
in nine categories for consistently exceeding expectations during 2001,
and for serving as examples for the rest of the chain. Brand executives,
including Anthony Falor, the Knights Inn president and chief executive
officer, presented award winners with commemorative plaques onstage.
The following Knights Inn brand personnel and properties were recognized:
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Guest Services Representative of the Year (2) � Debbie Shepp, Turbeville,
SC and Ken Garloch, St. Clairsville, OH
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Housekeeper of the Year � Anne Warrick, Scranton/Wilkes Barre/Pittston,
PA
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Maintenance Person of the Year � Mohan Lal, Trevose, PA
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General Manager of the Year � Sue Wooford, Columbia, SC
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Franchisee of the Year � Ben Keam, Lexington, KY
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Renovation of the Year � Columbia, SC
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Curb Appeal Award � Scranton/Wilkes-Barre/Pittston, PA
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Quality Assurance Property of the Year � Florence, KY
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Property of the Year � San Bernardino, CA
�We are very proud of our 2002 award winners,� said Falor. �They
personify the brand�s �Every Knight. Just Right� spirit and showcase the
talented service providers and high quality hotels prevalent within the
Knights Inn system.�
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