MERRILLVILLE, Ind., Oct. 5, 2011-- After a two-year period as the Sales Manager at the Courtyard by Marriott in Farmington, Connecticut, White Lodging promoted Kiley Johnston to Director of Sales at the Homewood Suites in Wallingford-Meriden, Connecticut.

Commenting on the promotion, General Manager Debbie Johnson said, "Kiley will make a great addition to our team.  She is creative and detail oriented, which are two great attributes for a successful sales force."

Johnston joined White Lodging after graduating from James Madison University with a bachelor's degree in business administration.  Her studies focused on marketing, finance, management and business operations.  "I am excited and eager to learn about the Hilton brand and ready to grow our market share," she said. "I want to become a Hilton expert."

While in college, Johnston was a summer intern at the Mohegan Sun Hotel in Uncasville, Connecticut. She worked as a front desk agent at the 1200-room hotel and learned the basics of the hospitality industry.

In her new position at the Homewood Suites in Wallingford, Johnston will direct the sales and marketing efforts at the all suite property to bring in consistent business and maintain occupancy rates. Designed to appeal to business and pleasure travelers, the hotel is convenient to New Haven and Hartford, Connecticut and within close proximity to many major corporations and tourist destinations.

White Lodging Services Corporation was established in 1985 and is headquartered in Merrillville, Indiana. White Lodging is a fully integrated hotel ownership, development, and operations company – a recognized leader that has defined and cultivated the ability to achieve consistent, sustainable growth among mid- to large-scale hotels across the country. Their current portfolio consists of over 156 hotels in 19 states and encompasses representation of the following leading brands: Marriott International, Inc., Hilton Worldwide, Hyatt Global, Starwood Hotels and Resorts, InterContinental Hotel Group, and Carlson Hotels Worldwide.

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