A Hotel Management Company
Delivering Successful Results for the Long Term
About Us
"If you want to go fast, go alone.
If you want to go far, go together."
-African Proverb
At High Desert Hotels, we pride ourselves on our ability to bring out the passion and dedication in our teams. Happy associates' equal happy guests, which equal happy owners. That is our recipe for success. We have been successfully managing hotels since 2002. We currently manage select service Marriott, Best Western, Hilton, and Choice brands, as well as boutique hotels and lodges. Our current locations include Washington, Oregon, California, and Illinois. Our goal is to operate consistently successful hotels for the long term.
Our Values
- Always do the right thing
- Strive for exceptional results
- Value and develop people's diverse talents
- Respect our social and physical environment
- Evolve and adapt
- Find and recognize opportunities for empathy
- Enjoy the journey - Success is a journey, not a destination
Management Services
- OPERATIONS - Through regular property visits, weekly calls, careful planning, proper staffing, and thorough follow-up, we will ensure the property meets or exceeds standards in areas of cleanliness, condition, and service.
- REPORTING & FINANCIAL - Provide monthly financial reports, weekly forecasts, and annual budgets. Review monthly P&L statements, conduct accounting audits, and ensure A/R and A/P are up to date.
- SALES & MARKETING - Use all available tools to promote the property to capture and increase occupancy.
- REVENUE MANAGEMENT - Provide tailored revenue management to ensure the maximum occupancy and ADR for each individual property.
- CAPITAL EXPENDITURES - Oversee projects, renovations, and improvement plans to ensure the property is kept updated, relevant, and meets all brand requirements.
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Portfolio
Meet the Team
Amy Reynolds
Samantha Schey
Amy Reynolds
President / CEO
A native Oregonian, Amy started her hotel career 25+ years ago with Hilton. She began building and managing Marriott hotels in 2002. Amy and Ron developed High Desert Hotels and manage a full portfolio of properties.
Ron Reynolds
Samantha Schey
Amy Reynolds
VP of Operations
After moving to Bend, Ron assisted in the building and opening of the first two Marriott hotels, overseeing all FF& E and OS&E. He is certified through Marriott and Best Western in both General and Revenue Management.
Samantha Schey
Samantha Schey
Samantha Schey
Accounting Manager
Belinda Liskh
Belinda Liskh
Samantha Schey
Regional Manager
Belinda is a Regional Manager with a passion for the hospitality industry. She began her career at a limited-service hotel in Bend, Oregon, and later earned a Hospitality & Tourism Management certification from Florida Atlantic University. Belinda's vast experience with several hotel brands makes her a valuable team member of High Desert Hotels. Belinda excels in various areas such as operations, revenue management, strategy analysis, project management, customer service, and interpersonal communication. She takes pride in equipping her teams with the necessary tools and knowledge to succeed in today's competitive market.
Lacy Coleman
Belinda Liskh
Lacy Coleman
Regional Manager
Lacy exemplifies a profound devotion to the Marriott brand. She initiated her career in the hospitality industry as a front desk associate at Fairfield Inn & Suites in Redding, CA. Through unwavering dedication and hard work, she rapidly ascended the ranks to General Manager. Currently, Lacy assumes the vital position of Regional Manager, overseeing three properties within High Desert Hotels. Her extensive knowledge and expertise in the Marriott brand have earned her the title of "Marriott Guru." Lacy is responsible for supervising two Marriott properties and one Hilton property ensuring that her teams are current with the latest brand standards.
Emma Jacob
Belinda Liskh
Lacy Coleman
Multi-Property Sales Manager
Emma’s unwavering competitive drive has allowed her to thrive in the world of sales. As a result of being a collegiate athlete and an avid traveler, hotels became a second home and taught her how good hospitality can make a significant difference in people’s lives. She has a variety of sales experience, yet hospitality is a passion of hers. Emma strives to help others in any way she can and believes that even the tiny details matter. She has found much success in her sales career through her sincere care for others, attention to detail and pure determination to achieve her goals.
Lori Renwand
Lori Renwand
Lori Renwand
Payroll Specialist & HR Coordinator
Lori who has become well known for her technical savvy skills, dedication to quality, the ability to strengthen morale, reduce expenditures, and dramatically improve compliance is exactly what she does for our organization. With several years of experience in the human resource/payroll field primarily in the manufacturing and retail background, Lori decided to jump into the hospitality industry to bring her level of expertise to a multi-faceted and complex industry of multi-brand and multi state infrastructures.
Keri Brown
Lori Renwand
Lori Renwand
Business Ops & Human Resources
Keri's passion for hospitality was sparked during her tenure at Celebrity Cruise Lines. She subsequently earned a degree in Hospitality Management and joined Hilton, where she excelled in a variety of roles and later explored the world of independent hotels expanding her skills and knowledge of hospitality management. Keri's achievements are attributable to her innovative thinking, exceptional organizational skills, and genuine empathy for others. She is enthusiastic about leveraging her diverse skill set to support our organization's growth and advancement.
Scott Mary
Lori Renwand
Scott Mary
Director of Development & Acquisitions
Scott brings a wealth of knowledge in his 25 years of experience in hospitality, development and finance.