CSM Lodging Appoints Kathleen J. Burda as VP Sales and Marketing
Minneapolis, Minnesota - August 8, 2013 - CSM Lodging, a division of CSM Corporation, has named Kathleen (Kate) J. Burda as vice president sales and marketing for the hospitality company. Bill Upshaw, president, made the announcement.
"It is with extreme pleasure that I welcome Kate to CSM Lodging," said Mr. Upshaw. "Her highly successful professional background in sales, marketing and revenue management for leading hotel brands and hospitality management companies will be a tremendous asset to the future growth of our company. We look forward to Kate being an active member of our executive team."
Kate Burda joins CSM Lodging having previously served as vice president of revenue for Paramount Hotel Group. In this role she led the revenue and e-commerce functions for properties within brands such as Marriott, Hilton, Radisson and Starwood Hotels. Prior to this, Ms. Burda was vice president of sales for Hyatt Hotels, responsible for 168 properties and seven regional vice presidents of sales. She earlier held the same position for Extended Stay Hotel Company.
While working with the InterContinental Hotels Group, Ms. Burda was regional sales director overseeing all aspects of sales, marketing, and sales leadership for 25 hotels. She was promoted to this position following success as director of national sales and financial services for the company, and before this served as director of sales. She has also held sales leadership positions for Hilton Hotel Corporation, CapStar Hotel Company and Marriott Hotel Corporation.
Ms. Burda received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin and her Masters of Business Administration degree from the University of Colorado. She 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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