A.G. Hospitality Services Names General Manager for Rogers, Arkansas, Candlewood Suites.Business Editors WICHITA, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 14, 2001 A.G. Hospitality Services, Inc. has named Susan Grimes as General Manager for the new Candlewood Suites Candlewood Suites is a brand name applied to hotels within the InterContinental Hotels Group. History The Candlewood Suites chain was started in 1995 by Jack Deboer, founder of the Residence Inn and co-founder of the Summerfield Suites chain. in Rogers, Arkansas
Grimes brings over 17 years of experience in all aspects of hotel operations. Most recently, she was Director of Human Resources The fancy word for "people." The human resources department within an organization, years ago known as the "personnel department," manages the administrative aspects of the employees. at Pinnacle Country Club, in Rogers, Arkansas. Prior to that, she was General Manager for Courtyard by Marriott Courtyard by Marriott is a brand of hotels owned by Marriott International. They have over 2,800 hotels worldwide, as of June 2007. Courtyard by Marriott is designed for business travelers. , in Bentonville, Arkansas where she won numerous awards. The newly constructed hotel is the fourth Candlewood Suites managed by A.G. Hospitality Services, Inc. (www.aghospitality.com) and is set to open October 1, 2001. The hotel is owned by Candlepoint Rogers, LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control . based in Emporia, Kansas. Steve and Paula Sauder are the company's major share holders. The hotel is conveniently located off of I-540, exit number 85, at 4601 West Rozell. It will feature 78 suites: 43 studios, 23 doubles, and 12 one-bedrooms. It is convenient to such major employers as Wal-Mart, J.B. Hunt, and Tyson Foods. Reservations can be made anytime by calling 1-888-CANDLEWOOD, or by visiting www.candlewoodsuites.com on the web. Candlewood can·dle·wood n. 1. Any of several trees or shrubs yielding a usually resinous wood. 2. The wood of such a plant, burned for light or fuel. 3. The ocotillo. Noun 1. Hotel Co. (Nasdaq:CNDL) owns, operates and licenses Candlewood Suites; and licenses and operates Cambridge Suites. Both concepts serve travelers on short- or long-term stays. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jack DeBoer founded Candlewood Suites in 1995 and Cambridge Suites in 1998. DeBoer previously founded Residence Inn and co-founded Summerfield Suites. He is recognized in the hotel industry as the creator of the extended stay concept. |
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