CSM Lodging Names Mark Johnson Regional Director of Field Sales and Marketing
Minneapolis, Minnesota - July 30, 2013 - CSM Lodging, a division of CSM Corporation, has named Mark Johnson regional director of field sales and marketing for the hospitality company. Bill Upshaw, president, made the announcement.
"It is with pleasure that I welcome Mark to CSM Lodging," said Mr. Upshaw. "His remarkable background in sales leadership positions will be a tremendous asset to our company as we continue to add hotels to our growing portfolio."
Mark Johnson was previously special task force consultant for PHM Hospitality, working with properties such as the Hilton Hotel Pasadena, Sheraton Hotel Charleston Airport, and Hilton Hotel Downtown Boston Financial District, as well as additional hotels in a variety of domestic markets. Prior to this, Mr. Johnson held the title of regional director of sales for The Sunway Hotel Group of Overland Park, Kansas. He has also served as director of sales for The Lodge of Four Seasons in Lake Ozark, Missouri, and in the same position for the Westin Crown Center, Kansas City, and the Wyndham Kansas City. He began his career in hospitality as director of guest services for the Clarion Hotel of Sacramento.
Mr. Johnson received his Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from California State University Sacramento. He has been honored with the Marriott Golden Circle Award. Mr. Johnson is relocating to Minneapolis.
About CSM Lodging
CSM Lodging, a division of CSM Corporation, acquires, develops and manages quality hospitality real estate investments within select markets across the United States. The company is known for their business ethos of treating their customers and associates with integrity and respect, and for their commitment to the future of the communities in which they live and work.
In 1994, CSM purchased its first hotel in St. Paul, Minnesota. By the end of 2002, CSM had opened 29 hotels and developed a presence in Minneapolis, Portland, Denver, Boston, Detroit, Seattle and Naples. Today, CSM Lodging manages 38 hotels nationwide and continues to achieve awards in design, openings, quality, sales excellence, marketing and revenue management.
CSM Lodging is part of the CSM Corporation family of companies, founded in 1976, which has engaged in the acquisition, development, leasing, management and ownership of quality real estate assets. The extensive portfolio includes retail, office & industrial, multi-family residential, and hotel properties across the United States.
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