ATLANTA, GA (January 12, 2015) – Atlanta-based Hotel Equities (HE) www.hotelequities.com recently promoted Kevin Butler to the position of Regional Director of Operations.
He reports to Rob Cote, the firm’s Vice President of Operations. Kevin has responsibility for the oversight of multiple brands in his region including Texas, Louisiana, Alabama and mid-western states.
“Kevin ‘s new role comes as a direct result of Hotel Equities’ robust growth to over 60 properties in 2014, ” said Mr. Cote. “Kevin’s leadership, guidance and focus on success is unsurpassed. We continue to strengthen the depth of experience and leadership with his addition to our corporate team.”
Named the firm’s General Manager of the Year for 2013, Mr. Butler holds more than 20 years of hospitality experience. He previously served for three years as General Manager of the award-winning SpringHill Suites by Marriott in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Hotel Management magazine recently named him a “GM to Watch” for 2014.
Mr. Butler joined Hotel Equities in 2012 from Kayenta, Arizona where he served as General Manager of a Hampton Inn. Previous positions in the industry include General Manager of the SpringHill Suites Chandler, Arizona and Area Operations Manager for the Extended Stay Hotels in Phoenix, Arizona.
Mr. Butler attended Western Michigan University and the University of South Carolina. In his free time, he enjoys RV-ing and spending time with family. He and his wife, Christine, are the parents of a teenage daughter named Mariah.
