Our Team

As Vice President of Operations, Dominic is responsible for oversight of all Beechwood Hospitality properties including working with different stakeholders to ensure a consistent approach in the management of all properties. He is active and involved in working with General Managers on the operations at the hotel level, understanding that great performance is driven by great people. Dominic is constantly working with hotel leadership to ensure our team members have the knowledge and tools necessary to produce exceptional results.

After building a respected reputation in Hyatt’s operational organization, Dominic was successful in repositioning a large Alabama, full-service hotel and joined the above-property team at Hotel Equities where he most recently served as Vice President of Operations, Full Service and Resort Division. Beyond his industry knowledge, Dominic’s sense of hospitality and appreciation for people appealed to the executive team at Beechwood Hospitality. Micajah Sturdivant, President of Beechwood Hospitality shared, “The relationship between VP of Ops and President at Beechwood Hospitality must be rooted in trust, caring, and honesty. It starts with character and communication – two traits which I believe Dominic routinely demonstrates.”

Dominic is a veteran of the industry with experience in convention, resort, focused-service, independent and extended-stay hotels and various food and beverage outlets. At Hotel Equities, Dominic assumed various roles during the company’s rapid growth, including management and oversight of four Regional Directors. At the time of his departure, Dominic oversaw a portfolio of 16 hotels in the US and Canada. Dominic shared, “I am excited to be joining Beechwood Hospitality to be part of an organization that will allow me to utilize my experience in the industry to drive results. I want to make a positive impact and represent Beechwood Hospitality and myself by making a difference in the lives of those that I serve.”

Dominic is married to his wife Tammy who just celebrated their 28 -year anniversary. They have two daughters Morgan Nicole and Danielle Ryleigh. Dominic is an avid sports fan who enjoys his hometown teams from Philadelphia and SEC football. “I am thrilled to be part of the MMI family with such a rich culture spanning 63 years.

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As Regional Director of Operations, Gary is responsible for overseeing operations at numerous properties managed by Beechwood Hospitality. In his role, Gary will support the Vice President of Operations and hotel leadership by driving the highest levels of performance throughout the portfolio. Gary has over 30 years in the hospitality industry, managing all types of hotels. During his most recent assignment, Gary was Vice President of Operations with Oakfield Hospitality, where he successfully led a portfolio of hotels. Gary has extensive experience in full-service, focused-service, extended-stay, and food & beverage operations. Gary's acumen, leadership qualities, and experience within the industry complement Beechwood Hospitality's dynamic leadership team to deliver the best in class results to our ownership partners.

Gary is a father to two sons, Michael and Nicholas. He is from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where he was born and raised. Gary has studied Hospitality with eCornell and had extensive experience with Hilton, Marriott, IHG, and Choice brands. Gary started his career in the food and beverage side of Hospitality before making his way to the rooms side. He has received high honors, notably hotel opening of the year in 2016 for Marriott Properties. He also sits on the Marriott Four Points brand counsel.

Gary shared, "I am blessed for this opportunity with Beechwood Hospitality, and I look forward to many years of growth and results in the portfolio. Beechwood Hospitality has a great culture which is exhibited by the longevity of the team members it employs." Gary is a passionate sports fan of all sports, but Penn State Football is his team.

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Chris DeMers is a seasoned industry professional boasting more than 25 years of expertise in spearheading and nurturing food & beverage concepts. With a keen eye for innovation and intuition, he has successfully managed and developed various ventures, ranging from regional startups to national multi-unit establishments. Throughout his career, Chris has excelled in executive, corporate, franchise, and independent venture settings, showcasing his versatility and adaptability. Most of Chris’ impressive experience has been rooted in the culinary powerhouse that is New Orleans, Louisiana, working his way up the proverbial ladder.

Chris joins us from The Kolache Kitchen Louisiana & Florida where he served as the Vice President and Corporate Director of Operations and Development for the last six years. He has experience in roles such as restaurant owner-operator, director of food & beverage for both hotel and restaurant groups, as well as restaurant executive chef. Chris has also enjoyed consulting as an independent contractor for reputable brands such as Whole Foods Market, Dee Lincoln, and LandMax Development. With a proven track record of building and managing successful teams across the food and beverage industry, Chris stands ready to leverage his expertise and drive results as the Director of Food & Beverage for Beechwood Hospitality.

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Beechwood Hospitality has managed hotels for third-party owners since 1975. The skill set to be successful in such a relationship has been proven across a number of property types by our team. For this reason, Beechwood Hospitality remains committed to ensuring the team members, guests, and owners at ALL Beechwood Hospitality managed hotels experience the benefit of our Southern hospitality. We are great at what we do!

Knowing Beechwood Hospitality provides a competitive offering, Andrew Pace's role as Managing Director of Acquisitions & Partnerships builds on our performance and his personal track record. Andrew’s experience leading growth initiatives for like organizations spans from feasibility consulting to operations to business development. His network of equity sources, franchise leaders, hospitality consultants, and property owners is extensive and he is ready to share the Beechwood Hospitality story with you.

Since 1999, he has served on the Governor appointed State Board of Architects, a government regulatory body of the State of Georgia. He remains an Advisory Board member of the Cecil B. Day School of Hospitality at Georgia State University since 2004. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Business from Georgia State University and an Executive MBA from Mercer University.

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As Corporate Director of Revenue Management for Beechwood Hospitality, Stacey is responsible for setting the day-to-day rates and sales strategy for a portfolio of hotels to maximize revenues and profitability. She also assists in the training and development of the hotels’ sales teams using a variety of new tools as the discipline of revenue management becomes more and more complex.

Ms. Morgan's experience in revenue management stretches across several engagements with industry leaders Prior to joining Beechwood Hospitality Hotel Group, Stacey worked for a large hotel management company where she assisted in growing their portfolio and performance for a number of owners of Hilton and Marriott branded hotels along with an independent resort. Additionally, she served in a similar role at Interstate Hotels & Resorts as a result of the Noble Investment Group/Interstate merger in October 2011 after working directly for Marriott International and Starwood Hotels & Resorts.

A dedicated hospitality professional, Ms. Morgan holds more than twenty years of experience in the areas of Revenue Management and Operations. She brings a proven background in driving hotel revenues and implementing market strategies to increase market share.
Ms. Morgan earned a B.S. in Management from the Georgia Institute of Technology. A Certified Revenue Management Executive with all of the major hotel brands, she is currently an active member of HSMAI.

An avid sports fan, Ms. Morgan also enjoys reading in her free time. She resides in Acworth with her husband and two sons.

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As Corporate Director of Marketing for Beechwood Hospitality, Lindsay Hamm leads the company’s marketing initiatives, ensuring brand growth and visibility across the entire Beechwood Hospitality portfolio. A dedicated hospitality professional, she has been an integral part of the Beechwood Hospitality family since 2000, bringing a wealth of experience in sales leadership, revenue performance, and strategic marketing.

Lindsay’s passion for hospitality began at a young age, inspired by her uncle’s work in association management and the dynamic energy of hotel sales teams. After earning her Business Administration degree from the University of Mississippi in 1999, she joined Beechwood Hospitality as Sales Manager for Cabot Lodge Jackson North, later advancing to Director of Sales. She then played a key role in launching the Hilton Garden Inn Madison as Director of Sales before expanding her leadership as Area Director of Sales in 2010 and Director of Revenue Performance in 2013. In 2019, she transitioned into her corporate role, allowing her to focus on sales and marketing strategies across Beechwood Hospitality’s diverse properties.

Lindsay is deeply involved in her community. She has served as President of the Madison City Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and actively participates in the Mississippi Tourism Association and Mississippi Society of Association Executives. She is also a dedicated member of the Junior League of Jackson, contributing to initiatives such as the Mississippi Children’s Museum and Mistletoe Marketplace.

Lindsay resides in Madison, MS, with her husband, Brian, and their twins, Addie and Teddy.