“Cory’s promotion is not only recognition for his achievements in designing and delivering a best-in-class revenue organization, but also his direct contributions over the years with HVMG strategic initiatives,” said Robert Cole, president and CEO, HVMG.
“Having joined HVMG more than a decade ago, Cory has proven his ability to develop and deploy tools, processes and strategies that drive excellent revenue results. Under Cory’s leadership, HVMG has experienced five consecutive years and nine of the past ten years of same-store, portfolio-wide, year-over-year market share growth.
Cory has attracted and developed some of the best revenue talent in our industry and has earned the trust and respect of our owners and brand partners. He has been a contributor, mentor and leader throughout our organization. I am incredibly appreciative of his can-do attitude, his tenacity and how he has made us a better company.”
A 25-plus year hospitality veteran, Chambers previously worked with White Lodging, culminating in vice president of revenue generation where he oversaw sales, revenue management, eCommerce and communications for the company’s full-service portfolio. His previous roles with White Lodging include corporate director of sales and marketing and pre-opening director of sales and marketing at the JW Marriott Indianapolis.
He began his career with Marriott International where he held several sales and marketing leadership positions throughout the United States at hotels ranging in size from 300 to 1,300 rooms. He actively serves on multiple industry and brand advisory boards with Hilton, IHG, Marriott, AHLA and HSMAI. Chambers graduated from James Madison University with a BBA in marketing and received his MBA from Babson College in Boston, Mass.