MINNEAPOLIS, MN (June 6, 2019) – Emery, Downtown Minneapolis’ new boutique 229- room Autograph Collection hotel, proudly welcomes Kelly Snyder as its new General Manager. Snyder will oversee daily operations, budgets, sales and marketing at the newly opened ten-story hotel.

“I am thrilled to join the Emery team, and work alongside the hotel’s talented and dynamic staff to deliver the authentic hospitality and service the Vibrant North is known for,” said Snyder. “Emery is an exceptionally unique property and downtown historical icon; I look forward to furthering the hotel’s relationships with the community and local partners to welcome all visitors to the Twin Cities.”

Kelly joins the Emery team most recently from LQ Management in Bloomington, Minnesota, where she served as General Manger. A Wisconsin-native, Snyder has also served as a General Manager at Wyndham Mountain Vista and Wyndham Branson at the Falls. Kelly has spent the bulk of her career with Starwood in both operations and sales leadership roles.

“Kelly has a proven track record of financial growth, guest satisfaction and as an exemplary team leader,” said Caroline Dyal, Vice President, Operations for Pivot Hotels, the luxury and lifestyle operating division of Davidson Hotels & Resorts “We are pleased to welcome her as an essential part of the hotel’s executive team to build upon Emery’s opening momentum and bring the newly ‘re-buffed’ hotel to its full shine.”

Kelly Snyder received her bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Administration and Management from The University of Wisconsin-Stout. Her favorite titles are mom to her three kids, Ethan, Lauren and Sydney and wife to her husband Darren.