John O’Connor – President | Principal
John is responsible for developing business relations to expand HMC’s portfolio of managed properties, and assisting each owner of an HMC
managed property in achieving their investment objectives. In addition, he works closely with all corporate department heads, as well as hotel
managers focusing on day-to-day operations, training, sales, food & beverage, human resources and accounting – all with a goal of improved
metrics. He also provides guidance and direction for hotel leadership on operational efficiencies, standards and execution of the HMC Way.
Prior to joining HMC, he served as Vice President of Operations for Harrell Hospitality Group and as Vice President of Operations for Chicago based
Arbor Lodging Management. John also held the position of Regional Vice President for White Lodging overseeing multiple Marriott, Hilton and IHG
properties. Earlier in his career, he spent 10 years as a hotel General Manager and has an in-depth understanding of independent and branded
(including Marriott, Hilton, and IHG brand families among others), full-service, select-service, extended-stay and conference center hotels
throughout the country.
He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Hotel and Resort Management from the Rochester Institute of Technology located in Rochester, New
York.