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SALISBURY, Md., June 2, 2003 � Marshall Management, Inc., a leading
mid-sized management company, today announced that it has added to its
management team bench strength to support the company�s recent and planned
future growth. Michael Tatro has been promoted to vice president-operations
support, and Steve Cross has joined the company as vice president of sales
and marketing.
�Mike is a seasoned operator who has operated successfully in all phases of the economic cycle,� said Marshall. �He knows our systems and brings a level of intensity and creativity that will assist us in creating greater value for our owners.� Stephen Cross joins Marshall Management with more than 12 years hospitality experience. He formerly was in regional operations with Hudson Hotels, overseeing a variety of full-service and limited-service brands, including Marriott, Hilton, InterContinental, Choice, Accor and USFS. In his new position, Cross will provide property-level sales and marketing support, training and leadership. He will create annual marketing plans and implementation strategies, develop pricing strategies, identify and pursue target accounts and oversee revenue management. �In addition to a solid understanding of marketing, Steve brings significant experience in operations,� Marshall noted. �Unifying these two critical disciplines will significantly enhance our marketing capabilities.� Cross holds a BA in Psychology from the University of Tennessee and a MBA from Elon University. He holds a Certified MBA designation and is a member of the Association of Certified MBAs, Sigma Beta Delta, an international Business Honor Society, and a member of the Golden Key National Honor Society. He is a former school board member of Blessed Sacrament School. Marshall Management, founded in 1980, has special expertise in operating three- and four-star branded hotels and resorts, averaging 100 to 400 rooms, in urban and central business districts, suburban/drive-to and resort locations. In addition, the company has a proven track record managing independent resort properties. Located in Salisbury, Md., the company has managed a wide array of leading hotel brands, including Hilton, Sheraton, InterContinental Hotel Group, Choice and Cendant. Additional information about Marshall Management may be found at the company�s Web site: www.marshallhotels.com. |
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Marshall Management www.marshallhotels.com |