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Hotel Equities Appoints Deanna LoRusso as Operations Coach
for a Number of Hotels in their Portfolio


ATLANTA, GA (October 18, 2011)
– Hotel Equities (www.hotelequities.com) recently promoted Deanna LoRusso to Operations Coach for a number of hotels in the firm’s portfolio.  She reports directly to Hotel Equities Vice President of Operations, Tamara Markham.

Ms. LoRusso has responsibility for managing all facets of hotel operations above the property level for the hotels under her direction.  She supports, trains and mentors the firm’s General Managers and makes sure that they are well-versed in brand standards, guest satisfaction scores and the Hotel Equities’ culture and mission.

“Deanna’s excellent management ability and depth of experience combine to make her a valuable asset to us,” said Tamara Markham, Vice President of Operations for Hotel Equities.  “Our managers will benefit from her expertise and her guidance.  Our firm will continue to thrive under her leadership.”

After joining Hotel Equities in 2009, Ms LoRusso served in several leadership positions.  As the Bench General Manager for hotels in the firm’s portfolio, she provided critical direction and support.  She recently held the post of General Manager of the Fairfield Inn & Suites-Buckhead.

Ms. LoRusso has more than 17 years of industry experience.  Her background includes leadership positions in Las Vegas at the Luxor Hotel and Casino, in Mississippi at the Silver Star Hotel and Casino, and in Atlanta working for Crowne Plaza Hotels where she earned the Front Office Manager of the Year award.

She spent the past nine years working for InterContinental Hotels Group where she held several positions, the most recent being Brand Manager for Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts - Americas Region.

Active in her community, Ms. LoRusso volunteers at her church and serves as team manager for a West Georgia Futbol Club youth soccer team.  In her free time, she enjoys reading, spending time with family and friends and volunteering.  She lives with her husband and two children in Douglasville. 

About Hotel Equities
Hotel Equities (HE) is an Atlanta-based full-scale hotel management, development and consulting firm with more than 50 properties presently in its portfolio. Frederick W. Cerrone, CHA, serves as President and CEO.  For more information, visit www.hotelequities.com.
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Contact: 

Margaret M. Jones
Director of Public Relations, Hotel Equities
770.934.2170

Andrew Pace
Director of Development, Hotel Equities
678.578.4444, x 23

Angela Raub
Director of Business Development, Hotel Equities
678.578.4444, x 16


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