LAKES REGION (September 19, 2022) – ZMC Hotels, LLC would like to welcome Paul McHenry as the new Vice President Operations, Lakes Region, which consists of hotels located in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Pennsylvania.

Paul brings 16 years of experience overseeing multiple hotels with variety of franchises. In his prior VPO position with Ledgestone Hospitality, Paul oversaw nine hotels, including three Hampton Inns and an AmericInn among others, for seven different ownership groups across IA, WI and MN. Paul’s brand experience encompasses nearly all brands in our Lakes Region; Hampton Inn (Hilton), Holiday Inn Express (IHG), AmericInn Splash Bay (Wyndham), Country Inn & Suites by Radisson (Choice), Best Western, and private label hotels. Paul also has F&B experience, managing a fine dining restaurant during college, working in F&B for six years for IHG corporate, and he previously owned and operated a Quiznos franchise. Paul obtained his degree in Business Administration, Hotel / Motel / Restaurant Management at Moorhead State University.

ILLINOIS (1), INDIANA (4) May 25, 2022 – Five hotels were acquired by affiliated shareholders of ZAC Holdings, LLC this past May, adding to a robust and diverse portfolio of hotels managed by ZMC Hotels, LLC. Each has a solid operating foundation with the two Fort Wayne, IN and the Bloomington, IN hotels offering extensive food and beverage volumes. All are in great position for continued growth under the astute management of ZMC Hotels. “We are excited to welcome these five new additions to the portfolio,” says John Henry, EVP, COO. “There are incredible teams at each location, and we are looking forward to these five hotels becoming the nucleus of our new Midwest Region, led by Christopher Johnson, Vice President of Operations.” These five new hotels include;

1. Residence Inn Chicago-North-Wilmette, Illinois, opened in 2014 with 130-rooms, located in Chicago’s north suburbs, and is one of the only premium-branded extended stay hotels in the area. The hotel is within a mile of the Old Orchard Mall and four miles from Northwestern University. Corporate demand includes Kraft, ITW, Northshore University Health, and ALE.

2. Hyatt Place Indiana University Downtown-Bloomington, Indiana, opened in 2014 with 172-rooms, located on the main throughfare in downtown Bloomington along Kirkwood Avenue, the Hyatt Place is four blocks from Indiana University. Major corporations driving demand include Boston Scientific, Cook, Berry Plastics, Catalent and Baxter.

3. Home2 Suites Notre Dame-Mishawaka/South Bend, Indiana, opened in 2017 with 126-rooms, located in the heart of Mishawaka, Indiana, near several corporate, medical, and retail demand generators. The hotel is just down the street from the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center and four miles from the University of Notre Dame.

4. Courtyard Downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana, opened in 2010 with 250-rooms, located in downtown Fort Wayne, is the only Marriott hotel in the area with a three-meal restaurant and bar called Conner’s Kitchen + Bar. The Grand Wayne Convention Center is connected to the Courtyard via an enclosed skywalk and is a major driver of group business. Parkview Field is just behind the hotel, offering views of the stadium from many guestrooms. Additional demand generators include Lincoln Financial, Steel Dynamics, GM, Parkview Health, Lutheran Health, and Raytheon.

5. Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana, opened in 2019 with 136-rooms, located in downtown Fort Wayne and adjacent the Courtyard Downtown Fort Wayne (above). As the only select-service hotel in the downtown area, the property offers unique food and beverage outlets, The Burger Bar, at ground level with street side walk-up service, and the upscale Conners Rooftop Bar, positioned overlooking Parkview Field. This property also benefits from the Great Wayne Convention Center and developments in the area including restaurants, multi-family developments and corporations.

“This portfolio of quality-built Marriott, Hilton and Hyatt hotels and their outstanding teams are in perfect alignment with ZMC’s strategic vision of enhancing our institutional grade portfolio of select service, limited service and extended hotels in tertiary and suburban drive markets” says Mark Hall, CEO of ZMC Hotels, LLC.

MIDWEST REGION (May 23, 2022) – Chris Johnson will have operational oversight of our new Midwest Region, initially consisting of the latest addition to ZMC Hotels, LLC in Illinois and Indiana.

Chris has successfully served in a variety of leadership positions, including most recently leading the team to convert the 354-room Omni Jacksonville Downtown, FL to a Marriott, and prior to that as General Manager of the 416-room Westin Chicago Northwest, IL and 388-room Sheraton Brookfield, WI. Chris also held positions as Regional Management Director and Vice President of Sales, Marketing & Revenue Management. Chris brings a strong background in food and beverage to ensure seamless operational success at the Courtyard by Marriott and Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown Fort Wayne, and the Hyatt Place Downtown Bloomington, IN. Chris received his Bachelor of Science in Hotel & Restaurant Management from Western Illinois University.

PITTSBURGH, PA. (March 11, 2022) – ZAC Holdings, LLC acquired the 113-room Hampton Inn & Suites Pittsburgh/Waterfront-West Homestead located on the scenic Monongahela River just outside of Pittsburgh, PA. This idyllic hotel features outdoor seating and a gas fireplace overlooking the majestic river, a large fitness center and pool area for recreation, generous meeting space, and an incredibly warm and welcoming Team.

The Hampton Inn & Suites is managed by ZMC Hotels, LLC, and is now part of ZMC’s Lakes Region, overseen by Paul McHenry, Vice President of Operations. We’re happy to welcome Marianne Linder to ZMC Hotels as General Manager of the Hampton Inn & Suites. Marianne was critical in providing continuity in leadership through the transition, enabling the retention of every single employee –paramount in today’s tight labor market. ZMC Hotels is currently finalizing interior design with Hilton Hotels for an upcoming property improvement plan as part of a new 15-year franchise license agreement.