Chattanooga, Tennessee, October 31, 2011 – Vision Hospitality Group, Inc., a leading hotel management and development company based out of Chattanooga, Tennessee, announced today that Reggie Piercy has joined the company as Director of Operations. Piercy comes to VISION with an extensive background in hospitality training and development coupled with a vast knowledge of hotel operations. His primary responsibilities will be to oversee the operations of VISION’s growing portfolio of hotels and to develop the company’s training and culture program. Piercy is highly regarded in the industry due to his expertise in leadership, training and associate relations.

Piercy has worked for many industry leaders such as Marriott International, White Lodging, and most recently Chartwell Hospitality. He has received numerous accolades throughout his career including the esteemed JW Marriott Award. Across his 25-year tenure in the hospitality industry, he has held various positions including General Manager, Regional Director of Operations, Director of Training and Development and Brand Training Manager. “My first attraction to VISION was the extraordinary design and quality product that is signature to their development;” said Piercy “but after learning more about VISION, the company’s corporate culture certainly increased my interest and was the catalyst for my initial contact with Mr. Patel.” Piercy is a professed “hands-on” leader and believes in the development of the whole person and not only “the associate”. “As we expand our VISION portfolio, it is essential that associate development remains a top priority. I am confident that Reggie will be instrumental in that regard as we take the next steps in achieving our goal of being the most respected hotel management company in the industry,” remarked Mitch Patel, President & CEO of Vision Hospitality Group, Inc. “We believe that his wealth of experience and professional integrity will be a perfect fit for the VISION Culture.”

About Vision Hospitality Group, Inc.
Chattanooga based Vision Hospitality Group, Inc. is a leading hotel management and development company that has grown successfully in the Southeast and Midwest regions through an unwavering commitment to being the best by promoting a culture of empowerment and respect for their associates. Although the company’s roots date back to 1977, Vision Hospitality Group, Inc. was officially formed in 1999 by President & CEO, Mitch Patel. VISION is family owned and operated with a corporate portfolio consisting of 17 hotels with a market value of over $250 million dollars. VISION develops, owns, and operates premium select and full service hotels affiliated with Hilton, Marriott, Intercontinental, and Hyatt brands. Please visit us on the web at www.vhghotels.com