Chris Dougherty – a longtime industry executive – has been named vice president of hospitality operations for Santa Ana, Calif.-based Carter Hospitality Group.
In his new position, he will oversee operations for Carter’s growing portfolio of hotels and wineries – directing 345 employees while supporting general managers, improving operational efficiencies, driving financial objectives and creating new guest experiences to enhance guest satisfaction and profitability.
According to Jeff Carter, president of Carter Hospitality, a family-owned hospitality company with four hotels and resorts and three wineries across the United States, Dougherty has a nearly 30-year track record of successful experience in the hotel and resort sector and is a valuable addition to his company’s executive team.
“For years Chris has ascended the ranks in the hospitality industry, consistently driving growth and improving efficiencies across multiple properties,” Carter said. “He is highly skilled in all facets of hospitality management from operations to strategic planning to revenue analysis and is especially adept at fostering synergies between property managers and corporate leadership – ensuring efficiency and compliance across the board. We are thrilled to have him join our team as we continue our focus on steady growth.”
Dougherty was most recently with Lodging Dynamics Hospitality Group, a Utah-based operator of premium-brand, select-service and extended-stay hotels where he worked for over seven years advancing from opening general manager to regional director of operations. He has led hotel openings and management teams for multiple high-profile brands – from Marriott to Hilton – serving as a multi-property general manager at Island Hospitality Management, Evolution Hospitality and White Lodging Services. He began his career with Marriott International, gaining experience across multiple departments at both full-service and select-service properties.
