MERRILLVILLE, Ind., July 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- White Lodging is pleased to announce the appointment of JR Korst as the General Manager of the Residence Inn by Marriott in Miramar, Florida. Located between Miami and Ft. Lauderdale, the five-story all-suite hotel is a member of the Florida Green Lodging program and features an outdoor pool, sport court, and barbeque patio.
Korst comes to White Lodging from Marriott International where he most recently was a Bench Manager for various Marriott hotels on the East Coast. "JR is a great addition to White Lodging and to the Residence Inn in Miramar. He brings a wealth of experience from his many years with Marriott, managing various select service and extended stay brands," said Regional Vice President Jean Smith. "I look forward with great expectation to the positive impact he will have on the hotel."
A native of Massachusetts with a degree from Saint Joseph's College of Maine, this new position will mark Korst's third General Manager position. Prior to his position as a Bench Manager, Korst was a General Manager first at the Residence Inn by Marriott in Spartanburg, South Carolina, then the Courtyard by Marriott in Myrtle Beach.
While still becoming acclimated to the South Florida market, Korst says he is looking forward to building a team at the hotel that will drive results in all operational areas.
White Lodging Services Corporation was established in 1985 and is headquartered in Merrillville, Indiana. White Lodging is a fully integrated hotel ownership, development, and operations company – a recognized leader that has defined and cultivated the ability to achieve consistent, sustainable growth among mid- to large-scale hotels across the country. Their current portfolio consists of over 155 hotels in 18 states and encompasses representation of the following leading brands: Marriott International, Inc., Hilton Worldwide, Hyatt Global, Starwood Hotels and Resorts, InterContinental Hotel Group, and Carlson Hotels Worldwide.
For more information about White Lodging, please visit www.whitelodging.com or call 219-472-2900.
SOURCE White Lodging
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