Charles G. Nehme, CHA
President & CEO

President & CEO of Citimark Hospitality, Inc., a Hotel / Resort management company committed to providing high standards in management services and business ethics, and to apply all components necessary to create profitable investments.

Positions Held:

As Vice President of Operations of a Dallas based Hotel Corporation, directed the operations of several hotels and resorts with revenues in excess of $60,000,000. Brands included: Radisson, Hilton, Ramada, Howard Johnson and independent properties. Evaluated property operations for acquisition opportunities; Developed and implemented take-over plans; revised the company’s Standard Operating Procedures.

Managing Director of other properties included: The Governor Morris Hotel and Conference Center, New Jersey; The Mount Washington Hotel & Resort, New Hampshire; Carmel Highland Golf & Tennis Resort, California.

Other positions included: General Manager – Water’s Edge Inn & Resort, Connecticut; Regional Food & Beverage Director - Mariner Hotel Corporation, Texas; Food & Beverage Director – The Woodlands Inn & Country Club, Texas; Other Sales & Operational positions for over ten (10) years with Marriott Hotels & Resorts, including the Essex House, New York.

Past Achievements:

Awarded the ‘Good Neighbor’ award by Congressman Zimmer for community involvement and participation.

Initiated involvement with major leagues such as the San Diego Padres and their manager Jack McKeon; National Sporting Events such as: the LPGA and America’s Cup. Participated in coordinating efforts for fund raising projects for the Dionne Warwick Children’s AIDS Foundation; the Ronald McDonald House; the Make-A-Wish Foundation; the YMCA and other charitable organizations.

Developments, Conversions & New Projects:

Former and Present Affiliations:

• The American Hotel & Motel Association (AHMA)
• The California Hotel & Motel Association (CHMA)
• Hotel Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI)
• Rotary Club Member & Board Member
• YMCA Board Member
• Board Member of other religious and non-profit organizations.

Joseph B. Delerno
Vice President Sales & Marketing

Directed the overall sales and marketing functions for 36 hotels with 5,900 guestrooms, with revenues in excess of $120,000,000. Hotel brands included: Residence Inn by Marriott, Embassy Suites, Holiday Inn, Days Inn, Quality Inn, and Independent Hotels and Resorts. Evaluated hotel acquisition opportunities with development department.

Successfully created and directed marketing programs and start-up sales efforts for a new all-suite hotel chain to compete with Marriott & Hyatt hotels. Developed internal systems, collateral material and operating procedures. Directed the hiring and training of sales personnel. Participated in site evaluation for future hotels.

Secured a hotel company to joint venture a mixed-use development. Supervised and secured pre-leasing, and management of two office buildings of approximately 140,000 square feet. Coordinated the pre-opening and ongoing marketing of two Marriott hotels, achieving outstanding room and food and beverage revenues.

Positions Held:

Senior Vice President Sales & Marketing, Integra Hotel Company, Texas. Vice President Sales & Marketing, Pickett Suites Hotels, Ohio; Regional Director of Sales & Marketing, W.B. Johnson Properties, Georgia; Vice President, Russo Properties, Texas; and Director of Sales & Marketing, Marriott Hotels & Resorts.

Past Achievements:

Partial List of Consulting Work Performed as a consultant:

• Walt Disney Attractions
• State of Louisiana
• Davidson Hotel Company
• Azar Hotel Company
• RFS Hotel Group
• American General Hospitality
• Amresco Asset Management
• Hotel Equity Investors
• The Hotel Management Company
• Fine Hotel Corporation
• Resolution Trust Corporation
• Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
• Park Inns International
• Nobel House Hotels & Resorts
• La Mansion del Rio

Developments, Conversions & New Projects: