MERRILLVILLE, Ind., Nov. 7, 2011-- Bringing a wealth of hospitality industry and customer service experience with her, Stephanie Jones has been promoted to Director of Sales at the Residence Inn by Marriott in downtown Louisville, Kentucky.  A White Lodging employee since 2009, Jones' most recent position was as the Cluster Senior Sale Manager where she drove the sales efforts for the SpringHill Suites by Marriott, Residence Inn by Marriott and the Courtyard by Marriott in Louisville.

"I have just come on board as the property's General Manager," said Mark Kirsch, "and I am glad to have Stephanie as part of my team.  I've known her for several years and am impressed with her 'can-do' attitude."

Before coming to White Lodging, Jones was a Certified Personal Trainer and Fitness Consultant in Louisville as well as working for Skyline Exhibits as a Sales Consultant. A life-long fitness advocate, including 15 years of owning her own fitness business, Jones has worked, throughout her career, in several health and wellness roles.

Jones' first foray into the hospitality industry came in 1992 when she served as the Banquet Coordinator for the Westin Hotel in Cincinnati. She then moved to The Westin Arizona Biltmore Resort in Phoenix where she was a Reservation Specialist.  Jones also worked as a Catering Manager at the Tivoli Terrace Restaurant in Laguna Beach, California.

Sealing the credentials on her hospitality and customer service experience, Jones was a Flight Attendant for Southwest Airlines for three years.  "I've had a varied career, and it has exposed me to a lot of different people and situations," Jones said.  "I am really looking forward to sharing what I have to offer in my new role at the Residence Inn."

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 157 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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