Dick Groves, CHA   
Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing 
Full Service Hotels

Phone: 404.262.9660      E-mail: Dick Groves

Mr. Groves is vice president of sales and marketing with property level revenue and marketing leadership responsibility for the organizations full service hotels, convention and conference centers.  Mr. Groves utilizes his extensive experience in all areas of operations and sales and marketing of large scale full service hotels to focus sales efforts and methodically increase revenues with emphasis on improved market share capture.

Mr. Groves previously held various senior operational and multi property leadership roles with Hilton Hotels Corporation for their large scale full service properties ranging in size up to 1,200 rooms.  During a successful professional career with Hilton, he was responsible for the development and implementation of marketing initiatives, financial performance, pricing, staffing and capital expenditures for hotel assets to ensure maximum returns in major markets throughout the United States.
                                  
Education

San Jose State University, B.A., Economics
                                
Boards and Affiliations

American Hotel and Lodging Association, Member
Certified Hotel Administrator

35 Years of Experience