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HEI Hotels & Resorts Appoints Brian Mayer
Senior Vice President of Operations
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NORWALK, Conn., November 20, 2008�HEI Hotels & Resorts, the nation�s fastest growing private owner/operator of hotel real estate, today announced the appointment of Brian Mayer to the position of senior vice president of operations. He will oversee a newly formed region and report to Ted Darnall, HEI�s chief operating officer. �The recent formation of our third investment fund and third regional territory establishes a solid platform for us to more aggressively and seamlessly add to our portfolio over the next 12 to 24 months,� said Gary Mendell HEI�s chairman and CEO. �Brian brings with him more than 15 years of fast-track operational experience. His professionalism and prior hotel and restaurant experience will fit well with our existing portfolio of full-service, upper-upscale hotels, as well as those we expect to acquire.� Prior to joining HEI, Mayer spent nearly 10 years with Starwood Hotel & Resorts in various leadership positions. In his most recent role as vice president of operation innovation and support, North America, Mayer led the evolution of the industry�s first Six Sigma platform and directed the Rooms, Engineering and Sustainability programs through eight brands across 400 owned, managed and franchised hotels. Before working with Starwood, Mayer held a variety of operations management positions, including director of operations of the famed �21� Club in New York City. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in hotel administration from Cornell University and a Masters of Business Administration degree from Columbia Business School. �HEI�s successful growth model is ideal for building a hotel company on a sustainable basis, regardless of the phase of the economic cycle,� Mayer said. �I�m excited to make an impact on this growth and to be a part of a team of experienced leaders on both the operations and real estate sides of the organization.� About HEI Hotels & Resorts
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