SHELTON, Conn. – – February 29, 2017— Judi Scofield, chief financial officer of New Castle Hotels & Resorts, a leading third-party hotel management company, owner and developer, today announced the promotion of Anna Barker to vice president corporate accounting.

Barker most recently was the senior director of corporate accounting. She joined the company in 1992 as a member of the accounts payable team and advanced steadily through the property accounting department before joining the corporate treasury and finance team in 2001 as an analyst. In her new role, Barker will be responsible for the corporate accounting department, overseeing outside tax and financial accountants, real estate tax advisors and attorneys and corporate accounting staff, while interfacing with operations team members. She holds a BS in accounting from Central Connecticut State University.

"Over the years, Anna has demonstrated a work ethic and a willingness to learn that has enabled her to steadily take on more challenging assignments and complex roles,” said Scofield. “She has earned the respect of her team and others in and outside the organization with her professionalism and her tenacious approach to her work. I am so pleased that we’ve been able to offer her the career growth she has earned.”