Our Team
David Martin - Chief Executive Officer
David Martin is the CEO of Hotel Management and Consulting. As CEO, he is responsible for setting the direction of the company and overseeing all personnel. Under David Martin’s direction HMC has been named the Property Management Company of the Year by WoodSpring Suites various times and one of the Top Third-Party Management companies by Hotel Management Magazine.
Gerard Brown - President
Gerard Brown joins the HMC with a deep background in financial analysis and risk management having worked previously as an actuary for MetLife and most recently in mergers and acquisitions for PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Over the past seven years, Gerard has worked with numerous Fortune 500 companies and major private equity funds as they’ve made multibillion dollar transactions, performing detailed financial analyses of company P&Ls with a focus on increasing bottom-line profitability. Gerard has a BS in Mathematics from Point Loma Nazarene University and an MDiv from Nazarene Theological Seminary.
David Macdonald - Chief Operating Officer
David Macdonald joined HMC in 2012. His resume includes roles at Liberty Investment Properties, at the time the largest developer and operator of WoodSpring Suites (formerly Value Place) brand, and funded by Goldman Sachs. Prior to working in hospitality, David held various jobs in the technology sector. Thanks to this expertise, HMC is a technological leader within the extended stay realm. Furthermore, WoodSpring recognized David’s contributions by naming him Brand ambassador in 2018.
Mark Schwenker - Senior VP of Operations
Mark Schwenker has over 30+ years of industry experience with half of those years managing in the extended stay segment. Mark brings a vast multi-unit platform experience in operations, human resources, recruiting and training, marketing, and sales, extensive real estate experience in acquisitions, development, dispositions, project management and construction. Mark brings a strong emphasis on team building and motivation across our management portfolio.
Kim Ferguson - Chief Financial Officer
Kim Ferguson brings more than 30 years of experience to HMC leading a team of property accountants who prepare and analyze property financial statements. Prior to joining HMC in 2007, Kim worked as a CPA in public accounting before joining Valentine Radford Advertising as CFO. Her previous experiences includes working for Bell Development, Inc. where she helped the company during the development and construction of 24 Value Place Extended Stay Hotels. Kim received her Bachelor of Science degree from Southern Nazarene University and is a Certified Public Accountant.
Mallory Norton - VP of HR
Mallory Norton brings 15 plus years of HR experience to HMC including several years of experience with WoodSpring Suites. Mallory has received several HR awards including HR Professional of the year by Wichita Business Journal and 30 Emerging HR Leaders by HR Magazine. She holds a bachelor's degree in HR Management from Wichita State University and an MBA from Friends University. She excels in process efficiencies, HR compliance, and employee engagement.
Dan Fund - VP of Finance
Dan joins HMC with nearly 20 years of financial expertise. Having spent 15 years at PwC, Dan has deep technical accounting knowledge and vast client service experience, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to private equity funds. Dan was most recently part of the internal Finance team at Cloudflare, where he helped lead and grow multiple departments as the company scaled its operations. Dan has a B.S. in Business Administration from Bryant University, a J.D. from New England Law, and was admitted to the California Bar in 2015.
Elizabeth Feuerborn - VP of Sales & Marketing
Elizabeth brings more than 22 years of hospitality experience and a proven track record of driving sales growth across select service, full service, and—most importantly—the extended stay sector. Her career spans multi-brand expertise with industry leaders, including IHG, Extended Stay America, Marriott, and Hilton. Over the past decade, Elizabeth has specialized in extended stay strategy—working with owners, franchisees, and management companies to expand and optimize portfolios.
Elizabeth’s approach is both data-driven and relationship-focused—pairing analytical insights with a deep understanding of guest needs to deliver sustainable occupancy and long-term success for our partners.
Gary Le Grand - VP of Operations
Gary boasts over 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Beginning as a general manager in sunny California, he now lives on the east coast. Gary has worked with an array of companies over the course of his career. Those organizations include Extended Stay America, IHG, Marriott, Hilton and Choice. Gary is focused on team leadership, continuous process improvement and strategic planning.
Director of revenue
Kelly Malone
Kelley Malone brings more than 25 years of leadership experience in hotel operations, revenue management, and large-scale property development, with senior roles overseeing multi-property portfolios, hotel openings, and operational performance across diverse markets. Known for her hands-on leadership style and expertise in building high-performing teams, Kelley has consistently driven profitability and sustainable growth while working with globally recognized brands including Hilton, Marriott International, and InterContinental Hotels Group. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and an MBA from Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College.
Regional Director of Operations
Rachael Teague-Hollis
Rachael has over 10 years of hospitality experience. Starting as a front desk agent, she has worked with Value Place, WoodSpring Suites, Nationwide Hotel Management and Extended Stay America. Rachael graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Tampa, earning a degree in International and Cultural Studies with a minor in Communication. She is a strategic leader focused on training and development, financial analysis, and quality control.
Nicole Meier
Nicole brings over 25 years of experience across real estate, commercial management, property management, and hospitality. She began her career as a commercial leasing agent before transitioning into hospitality with WoodSpring Suites in Wichita, Kansas, where her rapid success led to a Regional Director of Operations role within a year. Known for leading by example, Nicole focuses on empowering her teams and driving results across multiple regions nationwide.
Josefina Martinez
Josefina has over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Starting as a front desk agent, she has worked for many brands throughout her career, including IHG, LaQuinta, and Choice. She demonstrates strong leadership with an emphasis on team development, employee growth, training, and process improvement.
Chuck
Hausler
Chuck Hausler is an accomplished hospitality leader with extensive experience in extended stay and traditional hotel operations. As Regional Director, he brings a strong track record in operational performance, franchise support, revenue growth, ownership relations, and team development across diverse hotel portfolios. Chuck has supported leading extended stay brands including WoodSpring Suites, MainStay Suites, Everhome Suites, and Suburban Studios. Known for his collaborative leadership style, Chuck focuses on driving business growth, optimizing operations, and developing high-performing teams.
District Managers
Cassandra Smith
District Manager - NC/SC
Edwin Olivera
District Manager - NJ/PA/DE
Jessica Baca
District Manager - AZ
Anthony Hinojosa
District Manager - SoCal
Mandie Blythe
District Manager - TN/KY/IN
Libby Walker
Task Force District Manager
Terri Jones
District Manager - NM/TX/LA
Willie Tenant
District Manager - GA