ATLANTA, GA (November 13, 2014) -Atlanta-based Hotel Equities (HE) www.hotelequities.com recently named Garfield Campbell to the position of Regional Director of Business Development.
As a member of the firm’s development team, Mr. Campbell works directly with hotel owners who are looking for the best third-party partners to manage their existing hotels and with owners on new hotel development deals. He reports to Joe Reardon, Vice President of Marketing and Business Development.
“We are excited to have such a highly-accomplished, top development executive join our organization, said Mr. Reardon. “Garfield brings a wealth of full service, resort, convention and select service experience to his new post. His passion for the industry and development, as well as his ability to exceed client’s expectations are what sets him apart.
With more than 25 years of experience, Mr. Campbell came to Hotel Equities from the Sheraton/Westin Complex in Birmingham, Alabama, where he served as Director of Sales and Marketing, responsible for a team of 35 sales and service leaders selling both the hotel and the 380,000 sq. ft. Convention Center, the largest in the state. Before that, he served as Divisional Vice President of Sales and Marketing for a portfolio of ten full service hotels generating over $120 million in annual revenues.
While a college student, Mr. Campbell began his hospitality career as a valet at the Marriott Seaview Resort hotel in Absecon, New Jersey. After his graduation, he held a series of sales leadership roles at hotels throughout the United States. He spent a total of ten years with Marriott properties and 14 years with Starwood.
“I am pleased to join and add value to the talented team of professionals at Hotel Equities,” said Mr. Campbell. “Team members clearly put integrity and people at the forefront in their pursuit of optimal long-term success.”
Mr. Campbell holds a BA in Psychology from Stockton College. He and his wife, Stephanie, have two teenage daughters.
