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Len Wolman
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Len Wolman is the Chairman and CEO of Waterford Group, LLC, a group of companies and partnerships specializing in the development, ownership and management of hotel, venue, and gaming projects. With more than 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Mr. Wolman has been involved in developing and operating projects totaling more than $2 billion. He has held his current position at Waterford Group for 19 years. Wolman holds a National Diploma in Hotel Management from the Hotel School of Technikon Witwatersrand in South Africa and is a certified hotel administrator.

Contact: lwolman@waterfordgroup.net


Mark Wolman
Principal and Director
Mark Wolman, Principal and Director of Waterford Group, has more than 20 years of experience in land development, residential and commercial construction, as well as asset management. He has worked with his brother, Len, in developing and supervising projects totaling more than $2 billion. Wolman has earned several statewide and national awards which include being honored as the Connecticut Builder of the Year by the Home Builders Association. He has also previously served as President of the local chapter and statewide association of the State of Connecticut’s Home Builder’s Association. Mark, a native of South Africa, holds a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and Masters Degree in Business Administration from the University of Pretoria, South Africa.

Contact: mwolman@waterfordgroup.net


Alan Angel
Chief Financial Officer
Alan Angel became Chief Financial Officer of Waterford Group in January 1999. Since 1997, Mr. Angel has been the Chief Financial Officer of Mystic Suites, LLC. Mystic Suites, LLC is a commercial development firm based in eastern Connecticut, which currently holds an ownership interest in a number of hotels managed by the Waterford Hotel Group, Inc. Prior to joining Mystic Suites, LLC, Mr. Angel resided in South Africa and served as Chief Financial Officer of Rowan and Angel cc. Mr. Angel is Certified Public Accountant and a Chartered Accountant, and has more than 25 years of accounting experience. Angel holds an accounting degree from the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Contact: aangel@waterfordgroup.net


Robert W. Winchester
President and Chief Operating Officer
Rob Winchester is the President and Chief Operating Officer of Waterford Hotel Group, Inc. His responsibilities at Waterford include all aspects of on-going operations for the firm, including all facets of operating the hotels currently under management. Additionally, Winchester develops and maintains relationships with potential institutional, financial, and individual partners to grow the company's third-party management portfolio. Under Rob's direction, Waterford Hotel Group has developed a reputation for delivering on time, within budget, and exceeding client expectations. Whether the involvement begins at conception or during operation, the team strives for successful performance and profitability of each property, while maintaining the highest standards of service and excellence. His combination of operations, sales, and finance expertise translates into efficient and optimally profitable results. Winchester joined the organization in 1990 and has more than 30 years of professional experience in the hospitality industry, including an extensive background in finance, acquisition, and disposition. Winchester holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Connecticut.

Contact: rwinchester@waterfordgroup.net


Gregory Smith
Chief Financial Officer and Vice President, Finance
As Chief Financial Officer for Waterford Hotel Group, Smith is responsible for the financial, accounting, and information technology functions of Waterford Hotel Group and each of the properties that it manages. He develops, implements and maintains financial controls and standardized policies that reduce costs and streamline financial communications, as well as operating and capital budgets. Smith is a key financial link between Waterford Hotel Group, property ownership, managers, and accountants. He joins Waterford Hotel Group with nearly 30 years of in-depth accounting and finance expertise, most recently serving as Chief Financial Officer/Chief Administration Officer for Boykin Management Company. Previously, Smith held numerous positions with Interstate Hotels & Resorts, including Vice President of International Finance and Regional Director of Finance, Vice President and Corporate Controller, and Hotel Controller.

Contact: gsmith@waterfordgroup.net

Judy Moran
Vice President, Human Resources
Judy Moran focuses on employee and labor relations, executive recruitment, compensation and benefit design, performance management, and organizational strategic goals. Previously, Moran held several positions in hotel operations, including Assistant Front Office Manager and Executive Housekeeper at such chains as Hyatt, Meridien, and Sonesta as well as independently operated hotels. Moran holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Emory University in Atlanta, GA.

Contact: jmoran@waterfordgroup.net

Michael Heaton
Vice President, Operations
As Vice President of Operations, Michael Heaton directly oversees the on-going operations of Waterford Hotel Group’s full service property portfolio. Heaton joined Waterford Hotel Group in 1997 and has held numerous management positions since that time, including general manager of the Courtyard by Marriott in Cromwell, resident manager of the Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa in Groton, as well as general manager of Waterford-managed properties throughout the United States. He most recently served as Regional Hotel Director for Waterford Hotel Group. Heaton is the former president of the Connecticut Lodging Association and lodging representative for the Connecticut Restaurant Association. He holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics from the State University of New York at Albany.

Contact: mheaton@waterfordgroup.net


Brien Fox
Vice President, Sales and Marketing
Brien Fox is responsible for overseeing all aspects of sales, marketing and revenue management for Waterford Hotel Group and its managed properties. Fox has more than 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Previously, he served as the Director of Sales and Marketing at the Waterford-managed Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa and later as the Corporate Director of Sales and Marketing for Waterford Hotel Group. His background includes 10 years of sales leadership with Starwood Hotels and Resorts, working with both the Sheraton and Westin brands in the New England region. Prior to his tenure with Starwood, Fox served in operational roles with the Copley Plaza Hotel in Boston and for Le Meridien Hotels. He holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science from New York University.

Contact: bfox@waterfordgroup.net


Karen Bachofner
Vice President, Sales – Select Service
Karen Bachofner oversees the sales efforts of the select service properties in the Waterford Hotel Group portfolio. With more than twenty years experience in the hospitality industry, she is also responsible for the company’s revenue management team and the e-commerce team. Bachofner joined Waterford Hotel Group in 1987, where she held several positions including Catering Manager and Director of Sales for brands such as Sheraton, Marriott, Best Western, Holiday Inn and Comfort Inn. Most recently she served as Regional Director of Sales and Corporate Director of Revenue Management for Waterford Hotel Group. Bachofner is a member of Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) and is certified to teach Achieve Global's Professional Selling Skills.

Contact: kbachofner@waterfordgroup.net


Lisa Beers
Vice President, Corporate Public Relations
Lisa Beers focuses on the promotion of the organization as a whole. Beers has built strategic relationships with various media to position Waterford Group and its subsidiaries with a positive image. Since joining the company in 1987. Beers has worked in various capacities and functions, giving her a global understanding of the company’s goals and objectives. Beers holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from the University of Phoenix, and is a member of the Public Relations Society of America.

Contact: lbeers@waterfordgroup.net
 


 
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