Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Michael Gibson
Michael Gibson’s story in the hospitality industry is one of hard work, honesty, and ethical progression. Starting as a restaurant cook, Michael found his passion for the hospitality industry while gaining invaluable experience only offered to those who begin at the bottom of the ladder. He went on to open over forty upscale restaurants in Tennessee, Texas, and California.
Executive Team
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Alicia Bersin
Alicia is responsible for purchasing Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment for all new construction hotels, renovation projects associated with product improvement plants, and targeted hotel refurbishment endeavors...
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Sunni Wells
As CFO, Sunni oversees all aspects of accounting, financial analysis, investments and real estate development. She works closely with the executive team and senior leadership on the financial operations and strategic growth of the company....
Executive Vice President of Development
Joe Grieco
Joe began his 30-year career in hospitality while attending the University of Tennessee Restaurant Management program. He has held numerous positions in the hospitality industry, each with new challenges
Vice President of Sales and Marketing
Michelle Arline
Michelle oversees the sales and marketing strategies at M Gibson Hospitality Ventures. She works directly with the GHMI sales teams and property ownership groups to set, meet, and often exceed sales revenues and contributes to the overall profitability...
Regional Director of Operations/Development
Jeremy Ruperto
Jeremy oversees most of Gibson Hotel Management’s Marriott products. Jeremy provides leadership to General Managers to drive exceptional results through a people-oriented culture.
Regional Director of Operations
Jason Allan
Jason joined Gibson Hotel Management in 2022. Jason oversees a variety of brands including Marriott, Hilton, Wyndham, and Choice hotels. He played baseball for Becker College where he received his Bachelors degree ...
Vice President of Revenue Management
Tim Storms
As Corporate Director of Revenue Management, Tim oversees the day-to-day revenue management for the Gibson hotels which include Marriott, Hilton & Wyndham properties...
Director of Construction/Facilities
Rolando Edrada
Mr. Rolando Edrada was previously a Regional Director of Openings and Transitions for InterContinental Hotels Group. During his 18 years with IHG he optimized performance as an Area Manager in Eastern Tennessee / Western North ...
Vice President of Real Estate/Development
Fernando "Nando" Trevino
Nando joined Gibson Hotel Management, Inc. in 2019 after a successful twenty-five-year career in Commercial Real Estate Brokerage, most recently focusing primarily in Hotel and Restaurant site acquisition...
Accounting Team
Director of Accounting
Darell Short
As Financial Compliance Manager, Darrell works closely with the hotels on their daily reports and ensures that the ledgers stay in balance. He also reconciles the hotel bank accounts on a weekly basis and strives for uniformity in invoice coding.
Accounts Payable Supervisor
Ryan Stewart
As the Accounts Payable Supervisor, Ryan Stewart is responsible for all corporate and hotel accounts payables. Ryan is passionate about quality control, which contributes to the success and efficient operations in accounting.
Corporate Staff Accountant
Desmund Horne
Desmund started his hospitality career with Gibson Hotel Management in May of 2022 as a staff accountant. He reconciles bank accounts on a weekly basis, sales tax monthly, and creates financial packets for ...
Human Resources
Payroll & Benefits Manager
Allison Benge
With a Human Resources, Payroll, and Benefits career spanning 13+ years, Allison joined Gibson Hotel Management, Inc., as the Payroll & Benefits Manager.
DIRECTOR OF RISK MANAGEMENT
Alan Martin
Alan Martin joined Gibson Hotel Management Inc in 2013. He began his time with GHMI as an Assistant General Manager of our Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott – Kodak, TN, where he went on to become the General Manager....
Whitney Hogue
Sales Revenue
Corporate Director of Sales
Constance Coffman
Constance started her hospitality career early at The Sheraton Hotel in Chattanooga, TN. She worked in the dining room as a waitress, and as a server in banquet events.
Corporate Revenue Manager
Mark McClure
Mark joined Gibson Hotel Management in 2022 as Corporate Revenue Manger. He is responsible for
implementing revenue management strategies and working directly with Sales & Marketing teams...
REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF SALES/SALES TRAINER
Melanie Clifford
Melanie oversees the sales,marketing and social media for our M. Gibson Marriott hotels in Pigeon Forge and Kodak, Tennessee. Melanie's 25 year plus journey...
Operations
Regional General Manager
Ricky Ball
