Stonebridge Companies, LLC (“Stonebridge”), a Denver-based innovative, privately-owned hotel management company boasting a diverse range of full-service, select-service, and extended-stay properties, announced today the appointment of Rob Smith as President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Smith will join the company in July to oversee the operations of Stonebridge.  He will lead the development and execution of the organization’s long-term strategies and report to Stonebridge’s Board of Directors. Mr. Smith will succeed Navin Dimond, who founded Stonebridge in 1991, and will, upon Mr. Smith’s appointment, be elevated to the role of Chairman.