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Bruce C. Hraba, President
Bruce Hraba began his Hotel career over 40 years ago, after his graduation from college. He spent 14 successful years in various managerial positions with Hyatt Hotels Corporation and was one of the original group of managers responsible for the dynamic growth and development of this industry leader. He was recruited by West Coast based Amfac Hotel Corporation in 1981, serving as its President from 1983 to 1987. Bruce brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in the field of hotel development, finance, ownership, management and marketing to Waterford Hotels & Inns.
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Patricia E. Hraba, Vice President
Patricia Hraba co-founded Waterford Hotels and Inns in 1985. She currently serves as Vice President, overseeing finance, accounting, and administrative services. As a partner in Waterford Hotels and Inns, Inc., she is involved in the management of several award-winning hotels in the Bay Area, and participates as a general partner and owner in several West Coast hotel properties.
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Kristen Hraba Phillips, Director of Operations
Kristen Hraba Phillips has been exposed to the hotel industry from an early age, and has continued to build upon this foundation in her 20 years working in the industry. Her experience includes operational responsibilities with Hyatt Hotels and Resorts and Westin Hotels, as well as hotel consulting with PKF Consulting Group. She has experience, interest and knowledge in technology, and brings an exciting energy and focus to Waterford Hotels & Inns, Inc.
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Michael J. Hraba, Project Management and Communications
Following a family tradition and more than 15 years of industry experience, Michael Hraba began working with Waterford Hotels and Inns, Inc. in 2005. He brings to the company a sound knowledge and understanding of the rapidly expanding and important field of social media in relation to hospitality marketing, and he has become a leader in this area. His goal is to help each client develop an online brand that will build, clarify and strengthen their niche in the hotel market.
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Mary MacLeod, Corporate Controller
Mary MacLeod has been involved in accounting, reporting and financial management for over 30 years with experience in hotel and restaurant, real estate and banking industries. Her responsibilities have included accounting systems, auditing, budgeting and financial reporting.
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Steven J. Steinhart, Sales
Steven J. Steinhart, C.H.S.E., is recognized as one of the nation's leading hotel sales executives. Having spent twelve years with Hyatt Hotels Corporation, he directed the sales and marketing efforts at airport locations, suburban properties and major city center convention destinations. Steinhart was also responsible for monitoring the sales and marketing efforts at resort destinations and pre-opening properties. Steve brings to Waterford Hotels and Inns extensive experience in public relations, advertising, promotional events, direct selling, direct mail, training and profitability.
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Linda Bruno, Director of Marketing
Ms. Bruno has over three decades of experience in the luxury, independent segment of the hotel and resort industry. She began her career in sales and marketing with The Drake Hotel in Chicago, then on to San Francisco with Fairmont Hotels, followed by opening The Donatello Hotel, an independent boutique hotel with affiliation with Ciga Hotels of Italy. In 1984, she launched Consultare International, a strategic marketing firm dedicated to pre-opening and positioning of boutique hotels, resorts and spas.
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D. Mark Brosche, Finance
Mark Brosche has successfully financed, managed and owned lodging properties in California and throughout the U.S. for over 30 years. From 1973 through 1980, Mr. Brosche was employed in management with Hyatt Hotels and in corporate and commercial real estate finance with Bank of America. In 1980, Mr. Brosche, along with Dennis Brown, founder of Super 8 Motels, formed Brown, Brosche Financial, Inc.
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