President
Founded Chartwell Hospitality LLC in 2003 when he acquired five of seven of Schaedle Worthington Hyde's hotel portfolio. Mr. Schaedle brought 120 employees of SWH to Chartwell to operate the company and its hotels. Mr. Schaedle intends to develop Chartwell Hospitality into a prominent owner/operator of high quality branded limited service hotels. Since the original acquisition, Chartwell and partners have sold one hotel and have acquired or built twenty-nine other hotels. Currently, Chartwell Hospitality has 684 employees. Prior to forming Chartwell Hospitality LLC, Mr. Schaedle co-founded Schaedle Worthington Hyde Properties L.P. “SWH“ in 1991. During Mr. Schaedle's tenure at SWH the company developed or acquired in excess of 10,000 apartment units and seven hotels. Since inception in 1991, SWH has completed transactions with a value of approximately $600,000,000. Apartment communities developed by Mr. Schaedle have won numerous awards and have been featured in consumer and trade magazines. In addition, the Comfort Inn in Destin, the first hotel developed by Mr. Schaedle, was voted the 2002 “Inn of the Year“ for Choice Hotels. The Red Roof Inn in Palm Harbor, Florida was voted “Franchise of the Year“ for the rehabilitation and performance of the property in 2001.
Prior to forming SWH, Mr. Schaedle was a Division Partner at Trammell Crow Residential from 1984-1991. He was responsible for the operation of the Tennessee Division. In this capacity, Mr. Schaedle developed in excess of 5,000 apartment units in Tennessee. He was responsible for the operations of the Tennessee Division which encompassed development, construction and management operations.
Vice President
Joined Rob Schaedle when he formed the new Chartwell Hospitality Management Company in October 2003. Kevin began at Schaedle Worthington Hyde Properties in 2001 as the General Manager of a 280 room Hawthorn Suites. He was soon promoted to Area Manager and then to Vice President of Hotel's in 2003. Prior to his role at SWH, Kevin spent twelve successful years with Marriott International in General Manager positions with various Fairfield Inn and Courtyard properties. During his Marriott tenure, Kevin was the General Manager of the Fairfield Inn Training Inn, Lead General Manager for the State of Tennessee, Chairman of the Business Council, and opening General Manager of the award-winning Nashville Downtown Courtyard. Kevin is a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi with a degree in Hotel Restaurant Administration.Chief Financial Officer
Brought twenty-three years of financial experience from the real estate industry to the Chartwell team including involvement in three start-up companies. His experience ranges from hospital and office construction to multi-family and retail development working for companies such as Trammell Crow Residential, SWH Development, and GBT Realty. Bill is a graduate of Lipscomb University and has a Masters of Business Administration from Middle Tennessee State University.Corporate Controller
Gerard joined the Chartwell Hospitality team in February 2006. Educated at Stockton State University in Pomona, New Jersey, Gerard brings twenty-two years of experience in the accounting discipline to the executive team. Gerard began his career as an Assistant Controller for Brigantine Inn Limited in New Jersey and held various Controller positions throughout the Northeast. Prior to joining Chartwell Hospitality, Gerard worked as a Regional Controller for Expotel Hospitality Services, LLC., in New Orleans, LA.Regional Manager
Began his hospitality career in 1981 for Holiday Inn with Vista Host as a line level associate, while attending college and received his first management position as Guest Service Manager in 1984. Throughout his sixteen-year career with Vista Host, Don was a Senior General Manager, Area Manager of two Hampton Inns in Nashville, Tennessee, and received General Manager of the Year for Vista Host in 1994. Like many members of the Chartwell team, Don joined Chartwell from Schaedle Worthington Hyde Properties, where he was General Manager of the year in 2001. Don currently works with several major brands such as Hilton, Marriott, Choice, IHG, and Wyndham. Regional Manager
Reggie Piercy joined Chartwell Hospitality in March of 2009 as the opening General Manager of the Franklin, TN Residence Inn. Reggie began his 25 year hospitality career as a Guest Service Representative while pursuing a degree in Business Management / Accounting from Concord University. Since that time, his experience has included 16 years in Hotel Operations and nine years in Training and Development positions ranging from Assistant General Manager, General Manager, Regional Director of Operations, Training Manager, and Training Director. He has opened five hotels as the General Manager. Brands include: Red Roof Inn, Jameson Inn, Fairfield Inn, Courtyard, Residence Inn, and Marriott Full Service. Some of Reggie’s accomplishments include: Sales General Manager of the Year, Hotel of the Year, Marriott’s Prestige Award, Recruiting General Manager of the Year, and the JW Marriott Award of Excellence. Reggie has one son who is currently in his sophomore year at college.Director of Sales
Has twelve years of Marriott experience. Amy brings a passion for proactive sales to the Chartwell Team and began her hospitality career with Marriott International in Atlanta, Georgia in sales for Residence Inn. After working her way up the sales ladder, Amy spent two years in operations as a General Manager. She moved home to Tennessee to develop Marriott's multi-brand sales force in Nashville selling for up to fourteen properties. Residence Inn “Sales Manager of the Year“ and “Marriott's Multi-Property/Multi-Brand Leader of The Year and Team of the Year“ are two of the many awards she received throughout her tenure with Marriott. Her strengths are in relationship building, training, and systems. Amy is a graduate of Tennessee Technological University in Cookeville, Tennessee with a degree in Business Administration.
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