Leadership Team

John brings over 30 years of experience in the hotel industry to Extreme Hospitality. A graduate of Penn State University with a Bachelor of Science in Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Management, John’s career trajectory is marked by leadership roles including President, Chief Operating Officer, Executive Vice President, and more. His experience spans working with owners of individual hotel assets to REITs and organizations holding in excess of 50 hotels individually. He has direct experience in overseeing a hotel portfolio valued at over $6.8 billion, comprising more than 300 nationally branded hotels and generating over $1.65 billion in annual revenue. Well versed in culture cultivation and associate engagement, John has experience leading a nationwide team consisting of more than 15,000 associates. 

Throughout his career, John has opened over 50 hotels, transitioned more than 300 hotels into the world’s largest third-party management company, and significantly improved the financial performance of struggling properties. Through his leadership and implementation of systems, policies and procedures he was successful in growing a leading third party hotel management company by 300% in three years, to a portfolio of 170 hospitality assets.

John’s passion for hospitality extends beyond operations; he has also contributed as an Adjunct Faculty Member in Travel & Tourism, teaching Dining Room and Front Office Management. He has authored course materials in Hotel Management for national educational organizations and has been a valued participant on numerous industry councils and boards.

At Extreme Hospitality, John leverages his extensive knowledge and industry insight to help hotel owners enhance operational results, giving them the freedom to pursue new projects and enjoy life.