The Rama family is dedicated to achieving Siddhi – perfection. This commitment to accomplishment is the foundation of leadership brought to the company for over three decades by each Rama who contributes expertise in management, finance, design operations, or marketing.

Hasmukh P. (H.P.) Rama, CHA
Chairman of the Board / Chief Executive Officer

H.P. is the Founder of JHM Enterprises. He founded the business in 1973. H.P. obtained his MBA from Xavier University and now concentrates on strategic planning, finance and banking, and acquisitions and sales. The American Hotel and Motel Association has designated H.P. Rama as a Certified Hotel Administrator.

Additionally, many honors have been awarded to H.P. including:

• Oberoi Award for Excellence
• Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year
• U.S. Small Business Administration Entrepreneurial Success Award
• Arthur Landstreet Award
• Paul Harris Fellow
• Cutting Edge Award
• Honorary Doctorate in Business Administration, Johnson & Wales University

H.P. has served as Past Chairman of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA), which is the largest hotel association in the world. He also has numerous professional affiliations:

• Chairman of the Board – American Hotel and Motel Association
• Invited into the Society of International Business Fellows Annual Summit Vancouver British Columbia
• Inducted into the Cornell Hotel School Society
• Wise Professor at the University of Delaware
• Board of Advisors, Johnson & Wales University
• Board of Advisors, New York University
• Board of Advisors, University of Houston
• Board of Advisors, California Polytechnic University
• Served on the Board of the Educational Institute
• Chairman of the AH&LA's 1st Education Summit
• Serves on the AH&LA Experience Lodging Task Force
• Serves on the AH&LA Millennium Occupancy & Revenue Effort Task Force and Board of Advisory for the University of South Carolina Conference
• Executive Professor in Residence, Cornell Hotel School (Graduate level)

Jayanti P. (J.P.) Rama, CHA
President

J.P. joined the family business in 1974 and currently oversees the general affairs of JHM Hotels. As a specialist in operations and purchasing, he is an expert in efficient delivery of a consistent lodging product. J.P. coordinates design and interiors for acquisitions and new development. He has received a designation as a Certified Hotel Administrator from the American Hotel and Motel Association.

Honors awarded to JP include:

• US Small Business Administration Entrepreneurial Success Award.
• Honored by India America Cultural Association, Inc., Atlanta, GA, as a successful entrepreneur in the hospitality industry and for providing strong leadership in the growth and success of the Asian American Hotel Owners Association.
• The Power of the Dream Award presented by Childreach for work on behalf of the world's children.
• Recognized by the International Association for Advancement for contribution in encouraging the progress toward the path of "Human Upliftment".
• Award of Excellence by the Asian Indian Chamber of Commerce for dedication to his profession and outstanding service to the Indian American community.

J.P. Professional Affiliations:

• Past Chairman – Asian American Hotel Owners Association.
• Past Vice Chairman - Asian American Hotel Owners Association.
• Past Treasurer – Asian American Hotel Owners Association.
• Director at Large – Asian American Hotel Owners Association.
• Vice President – Leuva Patidar Smaj of U.S.A.
• Past Committee Member - International Association of Holiday Inns, Inc. (Southern Region).
• Past President - Vedic Center of Greenville, South Carolina.
• Past Member of Rotary Club International.

Manhar P. (M.P.) Rama, CHA
Chief Operating Officer

M.P. is responsible for profitability, overall property management, and maintaining the company standards of excellence. He is also responsible for construction management and the opening of new hotels.

M.P. was born in Africa, raised in India, and came to the US in 1973. M.P. graduated from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona with honors. Even though he graduated with a Masters Degree in Engineering M.P. was interested in the lodging industry.

M.P. Professional Affiliations & Certifications:

• Chairman of 1600 Days Inns Franchise Advisory Council (FAC).
• Served on the Advisory Council of Hampton Inn by Hilton.
• Member of Choice Hotel International Operator's Council (IOC).
• Council of Marriott Hotels.
• Board of Directors of the Greenville Convention and Visitors Bureau.
• Board of Directors of the South Carolina Hospitality Association.
• Certified Hotel Administrator.
• Certified Tour Professional (CTP).
• Vice Chairman of Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA).

M.P. Community Honors:

• President of the Vedic Center of Greenville.
• Heads the task force for building a Temple.
• Chairman of the India Dance Festival in Greenville for 7 years.

Raman P. (R.P.) Rama, CHA
Vice President - Technology & Telecommunications

R.P. is responsible for managing the Information Technology infrastructure and planning, as well as establishing the Company’s Management Information System and Technology initiatives. R.P. has been able to take the company into the information technology revolution and stays current with the trends within this industry and implementing these technologies at our resource center and throughout our properties. The IT department has been able to increase efficiencies in all departments with automation in reporting and electronic document management. JHM Hotels uses a business intelligence system that assists all departments in looking at the figures on daily basis with the web based portal eliminating paper copies. Keeping the company's growth pattern he has established a system where the accounts payables are processed by their staff members in India. At JHM Technology initiatives are at the forefront in all departments and all areas of operations and corporate management.

R.P. has a Baccalaureate Degree in Business and Accounting. CHA (Certified Hotel Administrator) Designation by The Educational Institute of American Hotel & Lodging Association. CHTP (Certified Hospitality Technology Professional) & CHAE (Certified Hospitality Accountant Executive) Designation by The Hospitality Financial Technology Professionals Association and the Educational Institute of American Hotel & Lodging Association

R.P. Professional Affiliations:

• Past Advisory Board of International Operators Council of Quality Inns International
• Past Advisory Board of Educational Institute of American Hotel & Motel Association Jackson, Mississippi Chapter
• Past Board of Directors, Jackson, Mississippi Hotel & Motel Association
  
• Past City of Jackson, Mississippi Red Carpet Committee
  
• Past Advisory Board, Jackson, Mississippi Convention & Visitors Bureau
  
• Past Vice President, India Association of Mississippi
  
• Past Trustee, Hindu Temple of Jackson, Mississippi
  
• Past Lions Club member, India, Hattiesburg, Mississippi and Clinton, Mississippi
  
• Past Committee Member - Asian American Hotel Owners Association Information Technology Committee
  
• Past Committee Member Hotels Group - Hospitality Financial Technology Professionals Association
  
• Past Vice Chair ProLinks Technology Group - Hospitality Financial Technology Professionals Association
  
• Past Chair ProLinks Information Technology - Hospitality Financial Technology
  
• Past Committee Member E-Commerce – International Association of Holiday Inn
  
• Past Treasurer Vedic Center of Greater Greenville
  
• Past Treasurer Sri Aurobindo Center South East, Inc.
  
• Past Vice President and Treasurer Riverside Office Park Owners Association
  
• Past President Thornblade Golf Course Home Owners Association

Professionals Association, Honors & Certifications:

• Hospitality Financial Technology Professionals (HFTP) International Board of Directors
  
• Member of HFTP (Hospitality Financial Technology Professionals (HFTP) Since October 1991
  
• Member of AAHOA (Asian American Hotel Owners Association)
  
• Certified Hotel Administrator designated by the American Hotel and Motel Association, East Lansing, Michigan.
  
• Certified Hospitality Technology Professional (CHTP) Designated by the Hospitality Financial & Technology
• Professionals (HFTP)
  
• Certified Hospitality Accountant Executive (CHAE) Designated by Hospitality Financial & Technology Professionals(HFTP)
  
• Advisory Board member University of Delaware Hotel Restaurant and Institutional Management
  
• Advisory Board member Greenville Tech College Hospitality Education / Culinary Arts Department
  

Dharmendra J. (D.J.) Rama
Vice President – Operations

D.J. is responsible for overall property management, profitability, and maintaining company standards of excellence for JHM Hotels.

With a BS in Hospitality Management from Johnson & Wales University, and a Masters of Management in Hospitality from Cornell University, D.J. has worked for Holiday Inn Worldwide, Interstate Hotels, and the Marriott Corporation on his way to his present position with JHM Hotels.

D.J. Professional Affiliations & Honors:

• President of Cornell Hotel Society of South Carolina
• Board member of American Hotel Foundation
• Board member of Carlson Hospitality Advisory Board
• Georgia State Hospitality Advisory Council
• Distinguished Professor, Michigan State University Hospitality School
• Founding Member of AAHOA Young Hoteliers

Vinay M. Rama
Vice President of Business Development

As the Managing Director of JHM International, Vinay is responsible for identifying and executing new business opportunities in markets outside of the United States. Given his passion for emerging markets, currently he is spearheading our efforts in India, a country within which JHM is committed on having an increased presence. Most recently, Vinay worked for Hodges Ward Elliott, a hotel brokerage/investment banking firm, where he worked as a Vice President under Mark Elliott who has consistently been labeled as the top performing hotel broker the United States. Just during the time Vinay spent there, the Elliott team was responsible for of over $3.4 billion in hotel transactions including the landmark 89-hotel, $1.7 billion White Lodging sale to RLJ Development in early 2006. Much his team's success was based on their in-depth understanding of the hotel industry and its associated capital markets.