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Jim Caldwell was named President of Omni Hotels in February 1996, when TRT Holdings, Inc., purchased the company. Named as Chief Executive Officer in 2004, he is responsible for the continued growth of the organization.
From 1991 to 1996, Caldwell served as Vice President and General Counsel for TRT Holdings, Inc. In addition, he served as President of its real estate subsidiary, TRT Development Company, and its management subsidiary, Shoreline Operating Company. He led TRT in a hotel acquisition program which eventually led to the purchase in 1996 of Omni Hotels from Hong Kong based Wharf Holdings. Omni Hotels is now comprised of 38 luxury hotels and resorts throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Caldwell earned a bachelor’s degree in Accounting with highest honors from The University of Texas in 1977 and practiced with Peat Marwick as a CPA in Houston and Corpus Christi. After leaving Peat Marwick, he received his law degree with honors from The University of Texas School of Law. Prior to joining TRT, Caldwell practiced commercial law for 10 years as a partner in a large South Texas law firm. | 