Davidson Hospitality Group has made several executive appointments and promotions. “The combination of newly added, high-level key players and rising internal talent represents our strongest team in the company’s 50-year history,” Davidson Hospitality Group CEO & President Thom Geshay said in a statement. “With shared core values, this best-in-class leadership will continue fueling success for our greater team members, owners and investors as we enter this next phase of considered growth while continuing to deliver on operational excellence and performance.”
Harris White
Harris White joins Davidson as chief financial officer, overseeing finance, tax, treasury and systems activities.
Most recently, White was CFO at Virgin Hotels Collection, driving the financial strategy for the brand’s 19 hotels and resorts in eight countries while executing strategic ventures to expand market presence globally. During his approximate eight-year tenure at Sage Hospitality as CFO and head of asset management, White was responsible for leading the finance and accounting teams for an organization generating nearly $1 billion in annual system revenue.
Nick Gregory
After more than 30 years with Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, Nick Gregory joins Davidson as senior vice president strategic operations. In this capacity, Gregory will develop operational strategies focused on increased profitability across the company’s portfolio.
Gregory began his career with Kimpton as a hotel doorman in Portland, Ore. Moving with the brand to six states across the U.S., he climbed the ranks to vice president of hotel operations for the Northeast and Florida regions in 2013. Following a brand acquisition by IHG Hotels & Resorts, Gregory was appointed SVP of hotel operations in 2016, where he created a franchise option with Kimpton, resulting in 12 property transitions. With an internal restructuring, Gregory accepted a brand experience and delivery position within IHG before continuing his professional journey with Davidson.
Robert Morse
Robert Morse brings more than three decades of hospitality industry experience specializing in revenue management to his role as vice president of revenue management, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Hotels. Morse’s responsibilities include developing and executing topline strategies to maximize profitable revenue across rooms and ancillary services within the Davidson Resorts and Davidson Hotels operating verticals. He comes to Davidson after 12 years with Marriott International, most recently as regional vice president, revenue management for the brand in Canada.
Kyle McCoy
Kyle McCoy takes on the role of vice president, learning & organizational development. Drawing on his background leading talent programs across 30 countries for companies like Genuine Parts Company, ThyssenKrupp Elevator and Mercedes-Benz USA, McCoy brings a globally informed perspective.
Michele Smith
Exemplifying Davidson’s commitment to cultivating talent from within, Michele Smith has been promoted to the newly created position of chief accounting officer after nearly 11 years with the company. She will work with Harris to spearhead accounting and finance efforts.
Jason Rabidoux
Jason Rabidoux has been with Davidson since 2013, rising within the Acquisition & Business Development team to now lead the company’s growth efforts as chief investment officer. Building upon his previous experience, his expanded scope includes guiding strategic investment, acquisition and disposition activity along with oversight of asset management and capital allocation.