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OUR LEADERSHIP

Hospitality isn’t just a business, it’s our business

Columbus Hospitality Management was born in 1998 from a desire to build a company that does the simple things well and lets success follow – a company run by hospitality people who understand business. After more than two decades of business, our core team still puts guests first and goes with its instincts.

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Charles Lagarce
President & Founder

“I have the privilege to lead the finest group of hospitality professionals and together we have the pleasure of successfully serving thousands of guests every year.”

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Kathyrn Burton
Chief Operating Officer

“I love having the opportunity to make a difference every day in the life of a guest or an associate. It’s truly our people who breathe the life into all of the assets we manage.”

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Robert Kot
Chief Financial Officer

“My favorite aspect of working in hospitality is doing my part to help our guests have great events and experiences that lead to great memories.”

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Geri Lombard
Vice President

“True service is the balance between precision and empathy. In hospitality, it’s not just about doing things right—it’s about doing them with heart. As a leader in hospitality, it sets the tone for how we treat people—with consistency, warmth, and integrity. It starts with how we care for our team and extends to every guest interaction.”

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Greg Barwell
Legal Counsel

“To serve as legal counsel in the hospitality industry is to safeguard the foundation upon which experiences are built—ensuring that every guest welcomed is backed by integrity, compliance, and unwavering commitment to excellence.”


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Brian Smith
Corporate Controller

“Exceptional hospitality requires exceptional teamwork. It is exciting to work with a team that has the common goal of ensuring each guest has a warm and memorable experience when visiting our properties. Each day offers a new opportunity to ensure that both our associates and guests feel special and well taken care of.”

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Nicole Adams
Director of Payroll

“To me the key to Hospitality is collaboration. It takes all of us to make the cohesive dynamic to give the guest the optimal hospitable experience. I am honored to work with a team that does all of that.”

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Corey Welch
Regional Director of Food & Beverage

“The exciting thing about hospitality is the ability to create a relationship with each interaction, even if only for a matter of seconds, yet long enough that you’ve created a connection and are able to make that a memorable experience.”

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Holly Draughn
Director of Property Performance Support

“True hospitality to me is giving the best of yourself to your associates and guests. Coming together is the beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.”


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Ebony Warwick
Assistant Corporate Controller

“Hospitality to me means taking care of others. Whether that be internal or external guests, we are here to make every day memorable.”


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Beth Nichols
Regional Director of Human Resources

“What I love most about hospitality is that it provides the opportunity to fulfill my passion for serving others and to make a positive impact in their lives.”

“People will forget what you said, forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” – Maya Angelou


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Robyn Ford
Regional Director of Human Resources

“The heart of hospitality is service—and behind great service are great people. HR in hospitality means building and supporting a culture where every team member feels valued, empowered, and inspired to deliver exceptional guest experiences.”


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Stephen Oakes
Regional Controller

“The hospitality industry has given me the opportunity to live in some extraordinary places. Moreover, it has allowed me to meet some wonderful people, both employees and guests. Genuine care and comfort for both guests and employees needs to be our primary focus.”


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Cody Hamby
IT Manager

“Serving as the bridge between technology and our staff empowers them to deliver exceptional guest experiences. It’s incredibly fulfilling to know that technology plays a vital role in bringing the spirit of hospitality full circle.”


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Steven Jung
Task Force Manager

“The hospitality industry has always ignited my passion—it’s a world where I can create meaningful guest experiences while also uplifting the people I work alongside. I find immense purpose not only in delivering exceptional service to guests, but also in being a reliable pillar for my team.”


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Sandy Nelson
Staff Accountant

“I have always enjoyed helping people I have had the opportunity to serve not only external customers but our internal ones as well and anytime you can make a person day better or easier it’s a great feeling.”


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Marc Schmid
Staff Accountant

“Hospitality to me means creating a welcoming atmosphere where everyone feels comfortable, valued, and cared for. It’s about treating others with respect and genuine kindness whether they’re guests, colleagues, or strangers.”


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John Mueller
Project Manager

“For me, hospitality has always been about providing outstanding service to guests and receiving joy from exceeding expectations. There are a great variety of tasks in any given day that help keep the job fresh.”

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