
Melissa Arana
VP, Revenue Strategy
"Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything."
-George Bernard Shaw

Melissa oversees HVMG's enterprise-wide Revenue Strategy and is an integral part of the company's Revenue Excellence Team. Prior to her current role, Melissa was head of revenue strategy for HVMG's select service portfolio. Her expertise spans all of the major hotel brands including Hilton, Hyatt, Hard Rock, IHG, Marriott, Sonesta and Independent properties. Melissa began her career in hotel operations in 2003 and started with HVMG in 2011 as Assistant General Manager at the Doubletree DFW North. She is a graduate of Texas A&M International University with a BBA in Finance.
Experience
- 2023 - Present : Vice President of Revenue Strategy, HVMG
- 2021 - 2023 : Corporate Director of Revenue Strategy, HVMG
- 2013 - 2021 : Regional Director of Revenue Management, HVMG
- 2012 - 2013 : Area Revenue Manager, HVMG
- 2011 - 2012 : Assistant GM, HVMG
- 2005 - 2011 : Assistant GM; Front Office Manager; Guest Services Agent, Castle Hospitality

Robert S. Cole
President & Chief Executive Officer

Sue Sanders
EVP & Chief Strategy and Administrative Officer

Richard Jones
EVP & Chief Operating Officer

Matthew Woodruff
EVP & Chief Brand Partner Officer

Michael "Woody" Woodward
EVP & Chief Growth Officer

Cory Chambers
EVP & Chief Commercial and Analytics Officer

Ronald Mader
SVP, Operations

Andy Wardner
SVP, Acquisitions & Asset Management

Suzanne Saunders
SVP, Design & Construction

Wilson Turner
SVP, Human Resources

Bob Kisker
VP, Operations

Bryan Gatzemeyer
VP, Business Intelligence

Kim Brooks-Martin
Corporate Director of Sales Strategy and Development

Nikki Thomas
Corporate Director of Sales - Select Brands

Denise Hanas
Corporate Director of Marketing Strategy

Carla McDonald
Corporate Director of Revenue Strategy

Jamison Conrey
VP, Engineering, Capital Projects & Risk Management

Ken Morgan
Director of Operations

Mandisa Brown de González
Corporate HR Director, Programs & Support

Sunny Larkin-Newman
Director of Talent Excellence

Margarita Quintero
Corporate HR Director, Transitions & Support

Carolann Hardy
Director of Operations Performance and Support

Corey Dutra
Director of Acquisitions & Financial Analysis