Leadership

Chairman & CEO

Leo Xarras

Leo is the Chairman and CEO of Colwen Management and Colwen Design & Purchasing. With Leo’s leadership, guidance and attention to detail, the organization has gained a national reputation for developing, designing and operating award-winning hotels.

Chief Sales & Revenue Officer

Julie Scott

Julie plays a crucial role within the Colwen Hotel Portfolio, overseeing Sales, Revenue, and Marketing. Her responsibilities extend to collaborating directly with ownership and hotel teams to achieve top-line revenue goals. Beyond financial objectives, Julie also focuses on fostering associate morale and nurturing company culture across all hotels. This dual focus on financial success and organizational culture underscores Julie's comprehensive approach to leadership within the hospitality industry.

Chief Financial Officer

Dave Rebich

Dave has oversight of all corporate and property financial operations and information technology. Dave drives an accounting methodology that is vital to Colwen’s success of maximizing hotel assets while maintaining top guest satisfaction.

Chief Operating Officer

Jean Smith

Jean is responsible for the Colwen Design and Purchasing organization, which produces all of the interior space planning and designs for new builds and renovations, as well as the procurement and installation of all furniture and finishes.

Chief Strategy Officer

Anthony Melchiorri

Anthony works with Senior Leadership to identify strategies, initiatives, and technologies that align with the company's vision. He also enhances operational capabilities by developing and implementing improved processes, systems, and structures to capitalize on new opportunities.

Senior Vice President

Terry Bickhardt

Terry works closely with Principal, Leo Xarras, to establish and grow the development of the company’s long term strategies for hotel management, asset management and new acquisitions.

Vice President of Human Resources

Dean Riddle

Dean oversees all facets of the Human Resources support function for the company including talent acquisition, associate relations, benefits and compensation, performance management and organizational development.

Vice President Of Operations

Jim Riker

Jim is responsible for all of the new hotel openings in the pipeline. He works directly with all departments to open the hotels on time, within budget and in accordance with Brand and Colwen standards.

Vice President of Operations

Ron Rockelein

Ron is responsible for the operations of assigned hotels within the Colwen system. He works directly with general managers and the hotel leadership teams to ensure quality customer service is delivered, financial goals are met, and brand standards are meeting expectations.

Vice President of Operations

Kimberly Tobias

Kim is responsible for the operations of assigned hotels within the Colwen system. She works directly with general managers and the hotel leadership teams to ensure quality customer service is delivered, financial goals are met, and brand standards are meeting expectations.

Vice President of Operations

Jane Gomez

Jane is responsible for the operations of assigned hotels within the Colwen system. She works directly with general managers and the hotel leadership teams to ensure quality customer service is delivered, financial goals are met, and brand standards are meeting expectations.

Vice President of Revenue Strategy

Anne Archibald

Anne is responsible for the Revenue Management of the Colwen Hotel portfolio. Anne and her team strategize directly with each hotel to achieve maximum RevPAR results and exceeding revenue goals.

Corporate Director of Food & Beverage

Sean Dutson

Sean is responsible for all of the food and beverage components at all of the hotels within Colwen, including the operations and development of restaurants, lounges and banquets.

Development Partner

Chet Kanti

Chet is a key development partner on certain projects with Colwen Hotels.

Vice President of Sales

Amy Amirault

Amy leads the sales efforts for the Colwen Hotel portfolio, overseeing strategic initiatives to drive business growth. Amy and the sales team work closely with each property to build lasting partnerships and consistently exceed sales targets.

Vice President Marketing & eCommerce

Sean Clancey

Sean is responsible for marketing and eCommerce strategy for the Colwen Hotels portfolio. He and his amazing team work closely with hotel management, sales and revenue management to define and execute brand messaging, positioning, and overall marketing strategies for the company and its portfolio of hotels.