Dreher, who has worked for The Hotel Group, Inc. for 13 years, has served as executive vice-president of The Hotel Group, Inc. since 1998.  During his tenure, Dreher has supervised hotels throughout the United States and Canada. 

�Doug�s tremendous energy and leadership qualify him well for this new position,� said Ed Lee, CEO of The Hotel Group, Inc. �Doug is one of the key reasons for our current success."  

Prior to joining The Hotel Group, Inc., Dreher worked for Westin Hotels in Los Angeles.  Dreher is a certified hotel administrator from the Educational Institute of the American Hotel & Lodging Association and is president-elect of the Washington State Hotel & Lodging Association.

Dreher received his bachelor�s degree from Washington State University�s College of Business & Economics in the Hotel & Restaurant Administration School.  He and his wife Maria reside in Edmonds, Wash. with their two children. 

Established in 1984, The Hotel Group, Inc. owns and manages 25 properties in 10 states including Alaska, California, Washington, Texas, Arizona and Tennessee. The company currently has 10 different franchise brands in its portfolio including Hilton, Marriott, Radisson, Holiday Inn, Comfort Inn and Best Western.  The Hotel Group is headquartered in Edmonds, Wash. with a Southwest division office in Scottsdale, Ariz., and regional offices in Spokane, Wash., and Nashville, Tenn.