In his current role as District Manager, Lee oversees multiple properties in the Carolina’s, Orlando, Louisville and Cincinnati area. He discovered his passion for hotels when he started working for Candlewood Suites in 2000. He eventually worked his way up to General Manager before taking on an Area Manager position with Extended Stay America, in the Triad area of North Carolina. Lee also successfully managed a Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham for many years.

With 20+ years of experience working with industry leaders such as, IHG, ESA, Wyndham and Choice, Lee has developed his extended stay segment skill set to a high performance level. When not at work, Lee enjoys golf, hunting and spending time with his family. He joined Gulf Coast Hotel Management in 2020 and resides in Greensboro, NC.