Senior Management Profiles

Tony Patel

Founder

Nim Patel

Chief Executive Officer

Xama Bhatt

Chief Financial Officer

Al Patel

Chief Development Officer

Charis Bertrand

Senior VP of Sales and Marketing

Charis has served 18 years in the Hospitality Industry with full-service and limited service hotels. Her experience, ability and proven success has shown in all aspects of Sales & Marketing management, team leadership and maximizing profits with driving revenue YOY. Her extensive knowledge and experience brought her to Horizon Hospitality in 2019 as Vice President of Sales & Marketing. Within her role as Vice President of Sales & Marketing she focuses on the team synergy and discipline collaboration that is critical to the success of our revenue producing departments with oversight of leadership of the entire sales organization for our portfolio of Hotels.

Prior to joining Horizon, her previous experience and leadership positions held in sequence includes Human Resource Assistant Manager, General Manager for full-service Hilton, and Vice President of Sales and Marketing. With her well diverse portfolio of hotel brands including Hilton, Marriott and IHG, Charis has earned several awards for her accomplishments for over the years. She is very committed to expanding and developing her team’s knowledge through use of practical applications, creative competencies and education in revenue generating industry tools that focus on strategy, business development and total profitability. Her objective is to surpass sales and profitability expectations through her strong leadership and the development and implementation of winning strategies.

Brooke Mock

Regional Sales Manager

My name is Brooke Mock, and I am a proud Georgia native. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management from Kennesaw State University. With 8 months of experience in sales and 16 months in hotel operations, along with 5 years as a server in Canton, GA, I have developed a well-rounded background in the hospitality industry. I am passionate about this field and excited to continue growing my career. In my free time, I enjoy reading, painting, and exploring new places.

Minesh Patel

Regional Operations Manager

Minesh Patel is Regional Ops. of Horizon Hospitality Management, with 15 years of experience in Brand Management and communication. Minesh spent many of his early career years as General Manager and Administration in the Corporate of Marriott,
IHG, and Choice. Minesh is known for driving brand growth, maximizing operational excellence, and delivering financial Performances. Minesh holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University Of South Carolina.

Ashley Haynes

Regional Operations

I’ve had the privilege of advancing through various roles in hospitality, from Front Desk Agent to Assistant General Manager, and in 2021, I was promoted to General Manager of a new Tru by Hilton property. My leadership and dedication led to a further promotion in 2022 to Regional Operations Manager, where I now oversee multiple hotels and work alongside General Managers to ensure operational excellence. I’m responsible for coordinating new hotel builds, training management teams, and driving performance improvements across all properties, while maintaining a focus on delivering outstanding guest experiences.

Lori Lawson Cerny

Regional Sales Manager

Experienced and results-driven hospitality sales professional with a proven track record across top brands like Hilton, Marriott, and IHG. Known for exceeding sales goals, revitalizing markets, and leading successful group, transient, and corporate sales efforts. Skilled in Delphi, Opera, and Fosse, with strong expertise in event planning, RFP management, and strategic marketing.

Jasmine Smith

Regional Sales Manager

With over 18 years of experience at Marriott, I am a seasoned professional in the hospitality industry, specializing in Property Management Systems (PMS). Throughout my career, I have gained in-depth expertise in multiple PMS platforms, including Fosse and Lightspeed, helping to streamline operations and enhance guest experiences across various Marriott properties.

I have a proven track record of driving technological advancements within the hotel management space, utilizing deep understanding of PMS systems to optimize front desk operations, reservations, and back-end processes. My expertise has made me an invaluable asset in the implementation, troubleshooting, and ongoing support of these platforms, ensuring smooth integration with other hotel systems and the overall operational efficiency of Marriott’s diverse portfolio.

Known for problem-solving abilities and dedication to delivering exceptional customer service, I have been instrumental in supporting the technology needs of both front-line staff and senior management. I have continuously strives to stay at the forefront of industry trends and innovations, ensuring that Marriott stays competitive and delivers top-tier guest experiences.

Lisa Gordon

Regional Sales Manager

As a Regional Sales Manager for Horizon Hospitality Management Lisa oversees the Cartersville/ Adairsville area to Hilton Brand hotels. Lisa utilizes her current skills and knowledge, she assists in revenue growth and client retention of the portfolio by leveraging unique selling propositions via brand knowledge, revenue management analyses, and other unique marketing efforts.

Darla Langston

Regional Operations Manager

Darla has over 30 years of experience in the industry and has been with Horizon for seven years. Recently, Darla transitioned to Regional Manager in October 2022. She has a strong passion for helping lead others in being successful in the hospitality industry.

Jonathan Andrews

Regional Sales Manager

Jonathan (Jon) Andrews joined Horizon Hospitality Management in March of 2022 as a Regional Sales Manager. He handles group and event sales at several of our mid-scale Marriott, Hilton & IHG hotels in the North Georgia area. You can find Jon taking care of our clients from Cartersville north of Atlanta to Ringgold south of Chattanooga.

Jon started off his career in his hometown of Asheville, North Carolina. After graduating college with a bachelor’s in accounting and quickly realizing he was in the wrong profession, he returned to school and received another degree in Hospitality Management. His accounting background and love of taking care of people have served him well for over two decades. With drive, determination and embracing what comes natural to him, he quickly rose in the hospitality field in Asheville. And in 2015, he and his family moved to Atlanta for bigger and better opportunities.

Once in Atlanta, Jon brought his operational and sales experiences to both corporate operated and franchise-run properties. He called The Renaissance Waverly Hotel in Cumberland, the Marriott Perimeter Center in Sandy Springs, and the Hilton Marietta Hotel & Conference Center in Marietta home until he found a wonderful opportunity with Horizon Hospitality Management as a regional sales manager.

With his decades of experience and vibrant personality, Jon has a unique ability to connect to his clients and their guests on a personal and professional level while driving revenue and repeat business for the company.

Ansumana Spataro

VP of Maintenance and Engineering

Ansu joined Horizon Hospitality Management Inc. Engineering department coming from working for over 15 years in full-size high-class properties. He oversees the company Engineering and maintenance department as well as assisting in hotel renovations and new construction to ensure seamless implementation of company standards and values for each property. While maintaining the high standards of HHMI and cost-conscious efforts, he is responsible for training, purchasing, vendor procurement and staffing. He is responsible for the company implementation of guest and personnel safety practices set by local and national standards. Ansumana comes to HHMI from many years of overseas experience, acquiring a degree in hospitality.

Vince Locke

Regional Sales Manager

Vince has a long and accomplished background in the hotel industry of over 30 years. His first job was with Marriott Hotels in various Sales and Marketing positions over a 14-year time period. Vince joined Horizon Corp as Corporate Director of Sales and Marketing with responsibility for the development and implementation of all marketing, and public relations in his region. In 1996, he transitioned to operations as GM of the 400th Fairfield Inn Charlotte NC. In 2002 took over the world’s largest Holiday Inn Express in Tennessee and Holiday Inn Express O’Hare as Regional Director of Sales, while both hotels went through extensive renovations and Vince was able to lead his team to successfully maintain hotel operations standards and meet budget requirements. 2013 to 2019 Was a Task GM covering the Nation, and knowledge of 6 brands of hotels. Hard worker, very dedicated and loyal.