Kevin B. Richards was appointed Vice President of Asset Management in 2006. Mr. Richards joined Lodgian in 1998 as General/Area Manager. In 2000, he was promoted to Director of Strategic Marketing & Regional Director of Revenue Management; and in 2002, he was promoted to Vice President of Operational Planning & Administration. Mr. Richards is responsible for development and review of property budgeting and forecasting tools, revenue and profit projections, analysis of potential property renovations and re-branding opportunities. He also coordinates all data submitted to, and received from, Smith Travel Research (STR reports). Prior to joining Lodgian, Mr. Richards held various positions in the hospitality industry, including 14 years as Hotel General Manager with Winegardner & Hammons and Prime Hospitality. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from West Virginia University. |