Jeanne Lynch Joins Richfield Hospitality as VP of Human Resources
DENVER, CO - April 22, 2014 - Richfield Hospitality, a leading hotel management company, today announced that Jeanne Lynch has joined the company as vice president of human resources. She will guide all Richfield portfolio hotels to attract, motivate and train high-performance employees.
"Having worked in a variety of industries in numerous countries, Jeanne brings great perspective on the human resources challenges and opportunities facing the hospitality industry," said Will Loughran, Richfield Hospitality senior vice president of sales and revenue strategy. "I am confident that with her guidance, our team will develop top notch recruitment strategies, innovative professional development, and associate retention strategies that will propel Richfield as a leader in talent engagement. We are thrilled to have her onboard."
Lynch brings more than 20 years' experience as a human resource executive to her Richfield post. Most recently, she was the group vice president of human resources for Archstone Communities, a global real estate company, leading a team of 40 human resources professionals responsible for 2,200 associates across the U.S., Netherlands and Luxembourg. Lynch holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Pace University in New York and a Master of Science in Human Resources from Rutgers University in New Jersey.
"Motivated, well-trained people are essential for every company, but even more so in the hospitality business," said Lynch. "I'm looking forward to bringing a fresh perspective to some of the traditional challenges, as well as the new opportunities, that the industry is facing. I feel certain that with leading edge programs and strategies, Richfield quickly will be positioned as an employer of choice in the hospitality industry.
About Richfield Hospitality
Richfield Hospitality, Inc. is a leading hotel management company with a premier track record of maximizing profitability and improving asset values for hotel owners. From hotel operations and property management to electronic distribution and interactive marketing, Richfield achieves superior operating results through its strong commitment to guests, employees and owners. Based in Denver, Richfield is part of City Developments Limited, one of the world's largest real estate, hotel investment and technology conglomerates with a market capitalization exceeding US$7 billion. Additional information about Richfield Hospitality may be found at the company's website www.richfield.com.
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