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Spartanburg,
SC – June 2024 / NewsmakerAlert: Misty
Ross has joined OTO Development
as Vice President, Sales & Marketing, bringing a wealth of industry
expertise and a well-earned reputation for excellence.
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 OTO
Development, part of The Johnson
Group, is a private company that develops, owns, and operates upscale
select-service hotels throughout the continental United States. In her
new role, Ross will oversee business development, revenue generation, and
profit maximization across OTO’s owned and managed hotel portfolios.
“Misty
is a dynamic addition to OTO
Development, bringing both enthusiasm and expertise to our leadership
team as we lean into aggressive goals,” says CEO Todd
Turner. “She has a proven track record of developing and executing
strategic initiatives that drive revenue and enhance brand reputation.”
A graduate
of Xavier University, Ross (LinkedIn)
launched her hospitality career with Marriott International. She joined
Concord Hospitality in 2008, where she held sales and marketing roles of
increasing responsibility, most recently serving as Regional Vice President
of Sales.
Sixteen
years at Concord provided Ross with extensive experience in hotel openings,
transitions, and acquisitions as well as management contracts. She is noted
for a deep understanding of market dynamics which — coupled with an innovative
approach to customer engagement — enables her to identify and capitalize
on emerging trends and opportunities.
“Joining
OTO Development is such a compelling next step in my career journey,” says
Ross, whose background comprises an array of hotel categories — full-service,
independent, lifestyle/luxury, and select-service — with brands including
Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, IHG, and Choice. “I am eager to leverage my skills,
knowledge, and insights to foster the company’s continued success while
maximizing its potential to become the market leader.”
As
Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Ross will be based out of OTO Development’s
corporate headquarters in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
Away
from the office, Ross is enthusiastic about gardening, boating, and traveling
as well as spending time with her family: fiancé Brian, son Brennan,
and a German shepherd/rottweiler mix named BoBo. She is a long-time volunteer
with Feed The Children and Habitat for Humanity.
About
OTO Development
OTO
Development, part of The
Johnson Group, is an award-winning hotel development and hospitality
management company. Founded in 2004 and partnering with the Hilton, Hyatt,
IHG, and Marriott brands, OTO’s industry leadership position is anchored
by a portfolio of excellent hotels staffed by exceptional people. The company
currently owns and/or operates 58 hotels comprising approximately 9,500
room keys. OTO’s growth is focused on developing new hotels in high-barrier-to-entry
markets; purchasing and repurposing existing hotel properties; and expanding
third-party management relationships. For more information, visit OTODevelopment.com.
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Contact:
Diane
Jackson
Director
of Public Relations
&
Corporate Communications
OTO
Development
864-327-6274
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