A Hotel Management Company

President / CEO

A native Oregonian, Amy began her hospitality career more than 25 years ago with Hilton, gaining valuable experience that would become the foundation for a long and successful career in hotel management and development. In 2002, she began building and managing Marriott-branded hotels, developing a deep understanding of the brand and the hospitality industry along the way.

Together with Ron, Amy helped build and develop High Desert Hotels into the company it is today, growing a diverse portfolio of hotel properties across multiple markets and brands. She remains actively involved in the business, providing leadership, vision, and guidance across the organization.

Amy’s combination of hands-on hospitality experience, entrepreneurial spirit, and long-term industry knowledge has been instrumental in shaping High Desert Hotels and its continued growth.

VP of Operations 

After moving to Bend, Oregon, Ron played an instrumental role in the development and opening of High Desert Hotels’ first two Marriott properties, overseeing all aspects of Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment (FF&E) and Operating Supplies & Equipment (OS&E). His hands-on involvement in hotel development and openings helped establish the operational foundation for the company’s growing portfolio.

Ron brings a strong combination of hotel development, operations, and revenue management expertise to High Desert Hotels. He is certified through both Marriott and Best Western in General Management and Revenue Management, giving him a broad understanding of hotel operations, brand standards, and performance strategy across multiple brands.

His practical experience, attention to detail, and deep understanding of hotel development make Ron a valuable resource to High Desert Hotels as the company continues to grow and manage a diverse portfolio of properties.

Accounting Manager

Samantha has spent most of her career in the hospitality industry, bringing a wealth of experience, knowledge, and valuable skills to High Desert Hotels. Her deep understanding of hotel operations gives her a unique perspective on the importance of accuracy, efficiency, and accountability behind the scenes.

A key part of Samantha’s role is managing the numbers and helping our teams understand the importance of getting the details right. She works closely with our hotel teams to provide the training, tools, and guidance needed to perform their responsibilities as accurately and efficiently as possible.

Balancing financial accuracy while ensuring teams have the knowledge and confidence to succeed is no small task. Samantha’s attention to detail, hospitality experience, and commitment to team development make her an invaluable resource to High Desert Hotels and an important part of our continued success.

Regional Manager

Belinda brings vast hospitality experience across multiple hotel brands, making her a valuable and versatile member of the High Desert Hotels team. Her diverse background has given her a well-rounded understanding of the hospitality industry, and the many moving parts required to operate successful hotels.

Belinda excels in a wide range of areas, including hotel operations, revenue management, strategic analysis, project management, customer service, and interpersonal communication. She has a natural ability to look at the bigger picture while also identifying the details and opportunities that can make a meaningful difference in daily hotel performance.

A passionate leader and mentor, Belinda takes pride in equipping her teams with the tools, resources, and knowledge they need to succeed in today’s competitive hospitality market. She believes strong teams are built through communication, accountability, collaboration, and continued development.

Her combination of operational expertise, strategic thinking, and commitment to team development makes Belinda an important asset to High Desert Hotels and a trusted resource for the properties and teams she supports.

Regional Manager

 Shawna is our Marriott guru, bringing extensive hands-on hospitality experience and a deep commitment to the Marriott brand. She began her hospitality career in Redding, California, and worked her way up through multiple departments and leadership roles, gaining valuable experience across nearly every aspect of hotel operations. Throughout her career, Shawna has remained loyal to the Marriott brand and has developed a strong understanding of Marriott standards, systems, and operational expectations.

Today, Shawna oversees the daily operations of our Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott hotels in Redding, California; Medford, Oregon; and Norh Salem-Keizer, Oregon. In addition to her regional operational responsibilities, Shawna also serves as the General Manager of the Fairfield Inn & Suites in Medford, Oregon, leading the property’s day-to-day operations, team, guest experience, and overall performance.

Shawna’s combination of Marriott expertise, hands-on operational experience, and leadership across multiple properties makes her an invaluable resource to the High Desert Hotels team and a true Marriott guru.

Multi-Property Sales Manager

Sara brings extensive hospitality experience, spanning everything from select-service hotels to luxury resorts. With a strong background in both social and corporate sales, she has built her career around creating genuine partnerships rather than simply closing transactions.

Known for her relationship-driven approach, Sara has become a trusted ally to clients, hotel teams, and industry partners alike. She understands that successful sales are about more than numbers—they are built on trust, communication, strategy, and a sincere commitment to understanding and exceeding each client’s needs.

Today, Sara oversees all sales efforts for our three Marriott hotels located in Redding, California; Medford, Oregon; and North Salem–Keizer, Oregon. From developing corporate relationships and driving group business to strengthening community partnerships and maximizing revenue opportunities, Sara plays a key role in the success and growth of our Marriott portfolio.

Her combination of sales expertise, industry knowledge, strategic thinking, and genuine relationship-building makes Sara an invaluable member of the High Desert Hotels team and a true partner to the hotels, our guests, and the communities we serve.

Director of Development/Acquisitions

Scott brings more than 25 years of experience in hospitality, hotel development, and finance, providing High Desert Hotels with a wealth of knowledge and industry perspective. His extensive experience across these areas gives him a unique ability to understand both the operational and financial sides of the business.

Scott is a trusted resource for High Desert Hotels when it comes to evaluating opportunities, navigating challenges, and making sound, strategic business decisions. His knowledge and experience help provide valuable perspective as the company continues to grow and make decisions that support the long-term success of our hotels and ownership partners.

His combination of industry expertise, financial insight, and development experience makes Scott an invaluable member of the High Desert Hotels leadership team.

Special Projects Manager

Russell serves as the Special Projects Manager for High Desert Hotels, bringing a hands-on, solutions-focused approach to the many projects and initiatives that support our hotels and corporate operations.

In his role, Russell works across the organization to coordinate projects, solve problems, and help turn ideas into action. Whether supporting property improvements, operational initiatives, renovations, or special assignments, he is a valuable resource for keeping projects moving forward and ensuring details are not overlooked.

Russell’s versatility, problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and willingness to jump in wherever needed make him an important member of the High Desert Hotels team. His ability to take on unique challenges and see projects through to completion helps our hotels operate more effectively and supports the continued growth of our company.