Each member of the JHM Management team brings extensive experience and invaluable insight to ensure cost-effective and profitable hotel operations. The management style of the company has been honed for marketing and promotion to keep company’s hotels ahead of the competition in product design, delivery and service.

Luke W. Finlay, III, CPA
Chief Financial Officer

Mr. Finlay supervises the corporate accounting department, and provides financial information to all levels of management, as well as to third parties. He establishes and implements internal controls while assisting with the strategic planning of the company. Prior to joining JHM, Luke performed similar duties as CFO for Marshall Management, Inc. and as Corporate Controller of the Harrison Group. He has additionally held accounting and finance positions, including Controller and Chief Financial Officer in several Mid-Atlantic thrifts. A District of Columbia CPA, he holds a BS degree from St. Lawrence University.

Jane Brophy
Vice President – Full Service Operations

Ms. Brophy is responsible for the property management, profitability, and company standards of excellence for the Full Service division hotels

Sid Wall
Vice President - Select Service Operations

Sid directs the operation of 29 hotels including Hilton, Marriott and Hyatt Brands.

Mr. Wall has diverse hotel expertise with over 24 years of experience in the hospitality industry and has been with JHM Hotels for twelve years. During his service to JHM Sid has held other positions including General Manager of JHM’s 210 Suite Marriott Residence Inn Lake Buena Vista, and Regional Director of Sales for the Florida Region. He is a graduate from the School of Hospitality at Florida State University.

Rose Mentrie
Vice President - Sales & Marketing

Rose oversees the sales culture, development of key sales & marketing revenue initiatives and ensures consistent system-wide implementation and execution for JHM Select Service Hotels. In addition, she is responsible for revenue management, e-commerce initiatives and graphics design/marketing efforts. She and her team provides support to our hotels on an individual level across the entire JHM portfolio.

Ms. Mentrie comes to JHM with 30 years of experience in the Hospitality Industry. She started her career in the Food and Beverage/Catering Department and later on continued to the Sales & Marketing Department. Her experience ranges from full service Lowes Hotels, Hyatt Hotels & Resorts and Starwood Hotels to limited service hotels with Hilton, Marriott and Carlson Brands.

Timothy Morrey
Vice President - Corporate Controller

Tim Morrey brings over 27 years of executive level experience within the hospitality industry and a consistent, impressive track record from such groups as Wyndham International and Luxury Resorts as Vice-President of Financial Services. He leads the centralized accounting group for JHM and is responsible for financial reporting and payroll processing in addition to coordinating the budget process for all hotels and corporate entities.

Tim is also co-author of the 10th edition of the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry.

Michael Rosen CEC
Corporate Director of Food and Beverage

Michael has over 25 years experience in the food and beverage industry. His experiences vary from operations to operational design, space planning, kitchen engineering and culinary arts. He has been involved with organizations such as The Walt Disney World Company, Marriott International and The Breakers Palm Beach where he won "top 10 best new restaurant in the US" by Esquire magazine . He is certified as a Executive Chef by the American Culinary Federation. Michael is responsible for the development of the restaurant / food and beverage division and strives for JHM to be recognized as a leader in the hotel industry for Food and Beverage.

Cindy McPheeters
Corporate Director of Human Resources

Cindy is responsible for all aspects of Human Resources including Recruitment, Benefits, Compensation, Payroll, Training, Associate Relations, and Special Events.

Ms. McPheeters comes to JHM with 15 years of experience in Human Resources Management, all in the Hospitality Industry. She started her career with MGM/Mirage Resorts in Las Vegas and was on the opening team for Beau Rivage in Biloxi, Mississippi. Cindy later joined the Omni Hotel at CNN Center in Atlanta before moving north of Atlanta to Chateau Élan Hotels & Resorts. She has a Masters Degree from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in Adult Curriculum Development and an undergraduate degree from Virginia Commonwealth University in Marketing and Education.

Leslie Webb, PHR
Director of Training & Recruitment

Leslie is responsible for Training and Recruitment.

Ms. Webb comes to JHM Hotels with 5 years of experience in Human Resources Management, all in the Hospitality Industry. She previously worked for Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts at the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale in Arizona and Four Seasons Resorts Lana'i in Hawaii. She has a Bachelors of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management from Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff.

Darwin W. Brumley, CHA
Director of Design & Construction

Darwin is the Product Star Champion as he ensures every property is maintaining their asset through Preventative Maintenance, scheduled capital expenditures, landscaping enhancements, and overall condition.

With 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry as a General Manager, Operations Director, and Engineering Director, Darwin yields great dividends for the JHM Team. As the Product Star Champion, he ensures every property is maintaining their asset through Preventative Maintenance, scheduled capital expenditures, landscaping enhancements, and overall condition. In addition, he oversees new construction and property renovations from purchasing to coordinating installations. With nine ground up projects and 31 capital budgets, Darwin and the JHM D&C Team are continually striving for excellence.

Harvey S. Scher, CEOE, PMP
Director of Engineering Services

Harvey oversees Engineering Operations for all JHM Hotels. Through Leadership and Planning he ensures all JHM assets are maintained at the highest level of excellence. He is responsible for implementation of Preventive Maintenance Programs, Property Inspections, Code Compliance, and assuring that all hotels adhere to JHM's high level of standards as a Premier Lodging Company.

Harvey is a Certified Engineering Operations Executive, Project Management Professional, and Six Sigma Greenbelt with over thirty five years of experience in all aspects of Hospitality Operations, Renovation, Construction, and Development specializing in Engineering Management, Project Management, Facilities Development, and Fire / Life Safety.
Harvey has a Bachelors Degree in Fire Protection Technology and a Masters Degree in Engineering Management.

Prior to joining JHM Harvey was President of Scher Consulting LLC, and has held positions as Corporate Director of Engineering for the Luxury Brands Group at Starwood Hotels and Resorts, Regional Director of Engineering at Loews Hotels, and several Executive Engineering and Facilities Positions for many Independent Hotel Management Companies.

Daniel Barre
Regional Director of Operations – Carolina Region

Daniel is responsible for the overall operations of the select service properties in the Carolina Region.

Daniel a graduate of the Ecole Hoteliere in Bordeaux, France, joined JHM Hotels in 1999 with more than 20 years of experience in the hotel industry, including an extensive background in Food and Beverage and operations. Daniel developed his passion for serving people and understanding their expectations while working for Club Med in 8 countries on over four continents. In 1989, upon establishing himself in the US Southeast, he quickly climbed the ladder to become general manager of numerous brands such as Intercontinental, Choice, Starwood and Hilton. Daniel started his JHM career at the Hampton Inn - Columbia, SC where he soon repositioned the property and was named GM of the Year in 2000.

Randy Money
Regional Director of Operations – Georgia Region

Randy is responsible for the day-to-day operations of both full service and select service hotels in the state of Georgia. Randy has over 25 years of progressively responsible experience in hotel operations. His initial assignment with JHM Hotels was as General Manager of the Holiday Inn, Atlanta where he distinguished himself, and was rapidly promoted into multi-property operational responsibility. Before joining JHM Hotels, Randy spent 8 years with Lodgian Hotels. He held the positions of General Manager and Area General Manager where took the lead in implementing and maintaining brand standards as well as achieving financial and service goals. Prior to that, he worked with United Inns for 17 years in multiple capacities.

Randy’s strengths cover the spectrum of professional hotel management. He is acutely aware of the balance between superior guest service, employee satisfaction, aggressive sales and marketing systems, and disciplined operational and financial practices. He is an effective leader and motivator. Randy earned his CHA from the American Hotel & Lodging Association in 1999.

Samir Patel, CHA
Regional Director of Operations – Florida Region

Samir is responsible for all the select service hotels in the state of Florida. His primary focus is the daily operations of the hotels and making sure JHM's five fundamental pillars of operation in terms of maximizing Revenue, Profitability, Guest Satisfaction, Associate Satisfaction and Product are all held to the highest possible standard.

Samir is a graduate of the University of Central Florida and has a Master's degree in Business administration with a concentration in Finance. With over 20 years of experience in Hospitality, Samir began his tenure with JHM as a Night Auditor and since then has taken up leadership positions as a Regional Controller, General Manager and Area Director of Operations.

D. Ralph Settle, II
Real Estate Associate

D. Ralph Settle, II specializes in the acquisition and disposition of hotel assets for JHM Hotels. In so, he evaluates potential hotel investments opportunities, underwrites acquisitions, and monitors the performance of the current hotel portfolio. Additionally he sources debt and equity capital for acquisition, construction and refinance of hotel investments. Mr. Settle received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Economics from Wofford College and earned his Masters of Real Estate Development Graduate degree from Clemson University.

Kathy Nall
Tax Manager

Ms. Nall is responsible for compliance and strategic tax planning to minimize income, franchise,
and personal property tax for the company and owners.

Tim Garrett
I.T. Systems Manager

Mr. Garrett is responsible for the maintenance of all Information Technology Systems throughout
the organization and provides service support to the entire portfolio.

Ed Horeth
Purchasing Manager

Mr. Horeth is responsible for the purchasing, service contract negotiation and vendor relations for
all existing hotels, acquisitions, renovations and new builds.