Our Team

We have built a team made up of the best-of-the-best in the Hospitality Industry. Our corporate team has been trained to focus on results and to be resourceful to our hotels.

Performance. It's in our DNA.

Join Our Team

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

Chief Executive Officer

Norman Leslie

30+ years of hospitality experience
Grew up in the hotel business, working in positions from the bottom up
Serves on a variety of regional and national boards

President

Sarah Koustrup

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources Management
Master Certification from Cornell in Hospitality Management with a focus on Financial Management and Hotel Revenue Management
12+ years of Leadership and Human Resources Management experience.

Director of Training and Development

Kelly haas

Bachelor's Degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management & Marketing from the University of Houston's Hilton College
Experienced in aligning systems and processes across diverse portfolios
Passionate in opening hotels and developing team building and engagement

Senior Executive Assistant

Jenny Molitor

15+ years of Business Administrative and Customer Service Experience
5+ years of Office Management experience
Graduate of Rasmussen Business College

Office Manager

Crystal Heimark

10+ years of Customer Service experience
8+ years of Office Administration
2+ years assisting with Accounts Payable

SALES & MARKETING

Vice President of Sales & Marketing

Clare Albrecht

Bachelor's Degree in Organizational Communications and Business Minor from Concordia College
10+ years of hotel sales experience
Experience in full-service, limited service and extended stay hotels

Learn more about Clare's Role at NHS

Senior Regional Director of Sales

Daniel Coffin

Bachelor's of Science, Indiana State University
Sandler Sales Training
10+ Years of Hotel Management & Sales experience

Regional Director of Sales

Angie Benz

6+ years of hospitality experience
Extensive background in Marriott, select service and extended stay
Master Connections Certified in Optimizing Strategic Sales

Regional Director of Sales

Meghan Witt

10+ years of hospitality experience
Bachelor's Degree in Communications from Concordia College

Marketing Manager

Cameron Carlson

12+ years of hospitality experience, 7+ years of management and marketing experience
AAS Degrees in Digital Marketing, Graphic Design, and Business: Management, Marketing and Sales
Hospitality Digital Marketing Certification granted by Cornell University

Area Director of Sales

Ann Wilson

6+ years of Hospitality Management experience in Sales and Operations
Multi-Chain experience including Hyatt, Marriott & Hilton
Certified in Event Planning and Meeting Management

OPERATIONS

Vice President of Operations

Robert Avila

30+ years of experience in the Hospitality Industry
Bachelor's Degree granted by the University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Multi-brand experience

Regional Director of Operations

John Woody

Certified Hotel Administrator
20+ years hotel General Manager experience
4 years Military Service in the Air Force

Regional Director of Operations

Marquis Armstrong

16 years in the hospitality industry including sales and operations
Multi-brand experience including IHG, Marriott and Hilton
Accomplished hotel transitions & major renovations
Certified IHG General Manager & Sales Director

Regional Director of Operations

Vincent Bucci

Over 40 years of hospitality experience
Multi-brand experience
Certified food and beverage executive

Regional Director of Facilities

Saúl Hernandez

BBA in Supply Chain Management
6+ years of Hospitality experience working with different brands from Hilton and Marriott Hotels
Experienced in Extended Stay Properties
Strong multi-brand compliance and standard allocation among hotel portfolios

Senior Task Force General Manager

Derek Harper

CHA Certified
20 years in Hospitality
Bachelor's degree in Music Education
Muli-brand experience with IHG, Marriott and Hilton
IHG Certification in Operations and Sales
New build and opening experience

Task Force General Manager

Deon Smith

15+ years of Hotel General Management/Human Resources experience
Multi-brand experience including Marriott, Wyndham, IHG, Radisson, and Hilton
Mastered new construction, major renovations and acquisitions

Senior Business Performance Analyst

Dane Johnston

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics and Statistics
2+ years in the hospitality industry
Member of the Society of Actuaries

ACCOUNTING & FINANCE

Vice President of Capital Services

Kevin Kragnes

30+ years in banking
Bachelor of Science in Finance
Graduate of Commercial Lending School and North Dakota School of Banking
Served in Various local community organizations including President of the West Fargo Chamber of Commerce and West Fargo Exchange Club
Licensed in Property Casualty and Life and Health Insurance

Treasury Controller

Melissa Jahnke

MBA with a concentration in Finance & Accounting
Over 25 years of Accounting experience
5+ years payroll processing experience
Skilled in all aspects of Treasury, Accounts Payable and Cash Flow reporting

Director of Corporate Accounting

Elisabeth Jastram

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
8 years of accounting experience in the hospitality industry
11 years of overall accounting experience

Accounting Manager

Hayley Schiefelbein

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
8+ years in overall accounting experience
4 years of accounts payable experience
4+ years of accounting experience in the hospitality industry

Senior Accountant

Alex Anderson

3+ years of Accounting experience
Member of Beta Gamma Sigma's "Best in Business"
Experience in Accounts Receivable and varied accounting systems

Treasury Accountant

Ryan Lund

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
10+ years of experience in various accounting roles
7+ years of experience in customer service

Accounts Payable

Ryan Kinzler

Associates Degree in Business Management
15+ years of Customer Service
5+ years of Accounts Payable Experience

Accountant

Chaise howard

Multi-brand experience with Marriott, Hyatt, Wyndham, and IHG
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration majoring in Hospitality Management from Central Michigan University
10 years of experience in various hotel accounting roles

Accountant

Eric Becker

16 years in the Hospitality Industry
Experience in Hotel Accounting, Construction Accounting, Fixed Assets, Sales Tax and Accounts Payable
Experienced in various accounting software

Accounting Assistant

Adele Leslie

25 years in the Hospitality Industry