Management Team
Archie Bennett, Jr. Chairman of the Board
- Founder of Remington with more than 40 years of hotel investment, development, and management expertise. Mr. Bennett is recognized as one of the leading hospitality authorities in the U.S.
- Leadership positions include:
- The Industry Real Estate Finance Advisory Council (IREFAC) of the American Hotel/Motel Association - Founder and Co-Chairman, University of Houston - Hilton Hotel School Advisory Board
- Education
- University of Houston
Monty J. Bennett CEO
- 20-year tenure with Remington that includes: Executive Vice President, Director of Information Systems, Operations Director, and General Manager
- Memberships include:
- Urban Land Institute's Hotel Council, Hilton Hotel Corporation's Embassy Suites Franchise Advisory Council, the American Hotel & Lodging Association's Industry Real Estate Finance Advisory Council (IREFAC), and life member of the Cornell Hotel Society
- Education
- Cornell University Johnson Graduate School of Management, MBA
- Cornell University School of Hotel Administration, BS with distinction
Mark A. Sharkey President
- 14-year tenure with Remington, over 26 years in the hotel industry
- Member of the Embassy Suites Owners Advisory Council
- Member of Owner's Advisory Board Hilton Hotels
- Education:
- University of Denver, MBA
- Michigan State University, BA - Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management
Robert G. Haiman Senior Vice President
- 10 years experience in real estate and lodging
- Attorney at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
- Remington's former General Counsel
- Board of Directors, National Association of Condo Hotel Owners (NACHO)
- Education
- Duke University School of Law, JD
- Amherst College, BA
Davinder (Sonny) Sra Senior Vice President-Brand
Relations and Development
- 14-year tenure with Remington includes: Divisional Vice President, Area Vice President, Director of Operations, and General Manager
- Memberships include:
- Member of Radisson Franchise Advisory Council
- Member of Sheraton Marketing Advisory Board
- Member of IAHI Crowne Plaza Advisory Committee
- Member of IAHI Priority Club Advisory Committee
- Member of Executive Committee and Board of Convention & Visitors Bureau Fort Worth
- Member of Executive Committee and Board of Downtown Fort Worth Inc
- Education
- Armstrong Atlantic State University, MBA
Sheryl L. Ransome Senior Vice President of Accounting
- 17-year tenure with Remington, with 20 years specializing in hospitality accounting
- Memberships include:
- International Association of Hospitality Accountants and the Beta Gamma Sigma Business Honor Society
- Education
- University of Texas at Arlington, BBA
Brent Spaeth Senior Vice President of Project Management
- Over 34 years in the lodging industry
- Held positions in the operations, administration and development disciplines past 17 years for LaQuinta Corporation
- Has 17 years prior experience working for Drury Industries & MidAmerica Hotel Companies
- Memberships include:
- Board Chairman, Texas Hotel & Lodging Association (board member since 1997)
- Education
- Southeast Missouri University, BSBA
Bret Arriola Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing
- 4 year tenure with Remington Hotels
- Over 20 years experience in the Hospitality Industry
- Previously served as Vice President of Sales, General Manager for Interstate Hotels
Marla Davis Vice President of Purchasing
- 25 years of purchasing experience
- 10 years FF&E project management experience
- Memberships include:
- International President of NEWH, Inc. (Network of Executive Women in Hospitality) 2006-2007
- Education
- University of Texas, BS
Lorraine E. Park Vice President of Spas
- Over 10 years experience in developing and creating luxury spa facilities
- Over 20 years in the hospitality industry
- Most recently served as Area Director of the Golden Door Resort Spas where she was responsible for development and implementation of operational standards, spa design, services, staffing, and financial management of the spas
- Memberships include:
- ASU Spa Advisory Board
- ISPA's Education Task Force
- Education
- University of Massachusetts at Amherst College of Hotel, Restaurant and Travel Administration, BS
Sher (Karim) Sachedina Executive Vice President of Operations
- 20-year hotel finance and asset management veteran
- Chief Financial Officer for Boykin Management Company
- Education
- University of Tehran, Iran, MBA
- Premier College, Pakistan, Bachelor of Commerce
Jeremy Welter Chief Financial Officer
- Joined Remington in 2005 and oversees corporate finance activities for the Company
- Investment banker at Stephens Inc. where he worked on mergers and acquisitions as well as public and private capital raises
- Education
- Oklahoma State University, BS
Amy McDaniel Senior Vice President
- 18 years in the hospitality industry, with a primary focus in Food and Beverage
- 8 year tenure with Remington Hotels
- Has served on Board of Directors of the National Association of Catering Executives and Meeting Planners
- Education
- Cornell University, BS
- Earned designation of Ye Hosts Honor Society
Jim Cowen General Counsel
- 20 years legal experience
- General Counsel and Senior Vice President Centex Construction
- Education
- University of Texas, MPA
- University of Texas, JD
- University of Florida, BA
Homan Cull Vice President Financial Planning
- 11 year tenure with Remington Hotels
- 25 years experience in lodging industry
- Education
- Western Kentucky University, BS
Donald Denzin Senior Vice President – Human Resources
- Over 30 years as a Human Resources Professional
- Former Vice President of Human Resources for Brandywine Realty Trust (previously Prentiss Properties, Ltd)
- Disciplines include compensation and benefits, employee relations, and employee development
- Memberships:
- Society for Human Resources Management
- Education
- University of California - Riverside, BA
Roger Aufieri Executive Vice President – Operations
- Over 25 years experience in the Hospitality Industry
- Previously served as Chief Operating Officer for HEI/Merritt Hospitality
- Former President and Chief Operating Officer for White Lodging Services
- Membership:
- Served as President of the Fairfield Inn Franchise Advisory Board
- Served management positions with franchise advisory boards of Marriott, Renaissance, Courtyard and Residence Inns
