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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
