CRME, CHRM

Darcie is a Certified Hospitality Revenue Manager through AHLEI, is a Certified Revenue Management Executive through HSMAI, is IHG Certified, and is BestREV certified with Best Western.

Darcie worked at IHG as a Revenue Manager supporting a variety of properties and management companies. Prior to IHG, Darcie worked as a Regional/Revenue Manager at Warren Resort Hotels. She oversaw the operations of multiple properties affiliated with Best Western, Holiday Inn Express and Hampton. Darcie was responsible for Revenue Management and oversight of all the day to day operations.

Darcie has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Management/Human Relations from Doane College.

Darcie enjoys spending time with family and being outdoors hiking, skiing, and enjoying the sun.

CRME, CHSP, CFBE

Justin is a seasoned hotelier with over 12 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Hailing from the Pacific Northwest, he spent the bulk of his hotel career working for a full service independent property in Vancouver, Washington. Working his way up from his starting point at the front desk, he became the Director of Operations for the hotel in 2017 until 2022, where he oversaw the revenue strategy and led the day to day operations.

He progressed into the role of Corporate Director of Operations for the hotel's property management company. There, he gained multi-property experience with several branded and independent properties, including IHG, Wyndham, and Choice Hotels. He was responsible for leading and mentoring property General Managers, aiding revenue strategies and budget development and implementation.

Justin is loyal to his alma mater, Washington State University (Go Cougs!), where he obtained dual Bachelor of Arts Degrees in Criminal Justice and Foreign Languages & Cultures. He recently relocated to the east coast of Florida with his wife Josie and two children, Lincoln and Lorelei. Justin enjoys camping, fishing, firepits and making memories with friends and family.

CRME, CHRM

Candice has been working in the hospitality industry for 17 years. Candice started her hotel career working at the front desk of a Holiday Inn Express and found her love for the hospitality industry. She quickly transitioned into management positions and has been leading day to day operations of hotels since 2009. Candice's experience includes limited service, full service, and extended stay hotels, mostly recently as General Manager of a Staybridge Suites.

Candice has a Bachelor of Science from Middle Tennessee State University. She currently resides near Columbus, Ohio. In her free time Candice enjoys reading and spending time with her husband and two French Bulldogs.