André oversees all sales, marketing and revenue efforts for CoralTree Hospitality Group, as he did previously with the entire portfolio of Two Roads Hospitality, as well as manages the strategic direction for corporate sales, revenue strategy and marketing programs. He is responsible for creating sales, marketing and revenue global vision and culture, driving revenue through annual business planning processes that develop brand-building strategies to meet short- and long-term business objectives. 
André started with Destination Hotels in 1995 and previously held the positions of Vice President of Field Sales and Marketing and also Director of Sales and Marketing at the Vail Cascade Resort & Spa in Colorado. Prior to joining Destination, André was Vice President of Sales for the Dawson Companies in Scottsdale where he had oversight of sales and marketing strategies for a collection of lodging and travel enterprises operated by Dawson, including the Scottsdale Plaza Resort. Andre’s success in hospitality spans 30 years.
André’s leadership style is built on the foundation of “Living Above the Line,” coined by motivator Mike Lipkin, which fosters preeminence and accountability in the workplace. André is admired for his integrity, overcoming adversity, compassion and ability to inspire and develop staff by encouraging “intestinal fortitude” or strength from within. He sets high expectations for his team and believes in the freedom to fail. His leadership excellence has led him to win numerous awards, from HSMAI’s Top 25 Extraordinary Minds in Sales & Marketing, Lowe Enterprises “Spirit of Lowe Award” to Colorado Hotel & Lodging Association’s Sales & Marketing Executive of the Year. He is most at home with his family and friends, enjoying a glass of wine along a river which is always flowing and changing its course. 
Education: Arizona State University, B.S. Marketing

Ted oversees all aspects Information Technology for CoralTree Hospitality and Lowe.  This includes infrastructure, security and applications for the organizations.  He is responsible for strategic direction, planning, system integrations and implementations for all IT systems and networks.   Focused on leading a team of experienced IT professionals with a deep knowledge of  hospitality systems and creative technology solutions to provide a secure, flexible and adaptable frame work to meet business objectives.

Ted has been working in the information technology field since 1995.  He started with Destination Hotels in 1999 as the IT Manager of Sunriver Resort.  During his tenure with Destination Hotels he has held the positions of Sunriver Resort IT Director, West Coast Regional IT Director, Director of Property Technology and VP of Hotel and Resort Technology for all Destination Hotels.  Responsibilities included developing network and system standards, capital planning, equipment standards, hiring of Hotel and Resort IT personnel,  new construction and openings,  transitions\dispositions, technology auditing, and configuration standards.   For Two Roads Hospitality he was VP of IT Infrastructure and Security  for all locations.  Responsibilities included successfully leading the integration, planning and budgeting of all networks and security related infrastructure and systems for the merger with Commune Hotels with Destination Hotels. While leading the oversight of all managed locations for networks, personnel, security, auditing and hardware of Two Roads Hotels.

Ted is a solutions focused technology leader who understands the importance of building an IT culture that is adaptable to the constantly changing technology landscape.  This allows CoralTree Hospitality to utilize best of class technology and proven solutions in concert to achieve objectives in creative ways.   A driving emphasis is reducing complexity and increasing utility of systems and networks without sacrificing security.    To this end recruiting, developing and retaining IT talent is a primary focus and a key to the success of the overall business objectives.

Education: BS in Economics from Oregon State University.  Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer. 

With over 30 years of experience in both high-end interior architectural design and as a project manager, Shirli brings a balanced knowledge of both to CoralTree.  After joining Destination Hotels in 1998, Shirli assumed many responsibilities and is currently a LOWE shareholder.  She works with property and project teams on capital expenditure planning, renovations and technical services.  Shirli plays a key role in business development where she creates programs, visions and budgets for potential acquisitions and then advises on implementation of the chosen strategy/direction/repositioning.

Terri has led the resort since opening in 2009, to national prominence, positioning it as one of the top destinations in the US. Previously, she held the position of executive vice president and managing director at Wild Dunes Resort in Charleston, SC and Kingsmill Resort in Williamsburg, VA, and has over 35 years of experience managing hotels, resorts and residential communities. A longtime contributor to the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA), Terri currently serves on the organization’s Executive Committee and Board of Directors, representing the national resort segment, and is Chairman of the California Hotel and Lodging Association.  Additionally, she is a founding Board Member and Chairman of the Women in Lodging Executive Council, Chairman of the AH&LA Educational Foundation Scholarship Committee and has served on this committee for more than 25 years. She was named 2010 Hotelier of the Year for California and Hotelier of the year by AH&LA. Terri is also Immediate Past Chairman of the Board for the Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce and a member of the long-term strategic planning board for Marymount California University. She also serves on the Board of Directors for Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles. A highly distinguished leader in hospitality, Terri successfully blends effective business vision with passionate commitment to positively make a difference, both in the world of business and the community she serves.

Terri holds a Bachelor of Science Business Administration and a Masters in Organizational Management.

Terri is married to Doug Haack, Commercial Pilot and Business Owner and has one son, Brian, a graduate of The University of Southern California.

Suzie brings a passion for San Francisco, an appreciation for Galleria Park Hotel’s rich heritage, and a mission to make every guest’s experience positive and memorable, emphasizing customer engagement as an integral part of her overall management philosophy.  As a boutique hotel, Galleria Park Hotel embraces an authentic, unscripted service mantra, personalizing every experience.

Prior to accepting the position of area general manager for Two Roads Hospitality in 2015, Suzie worked for Audi on Demand luxury car-share service as operations director after serving as general manager for Hotel Adagio, a 171-room luxury boutique property in San Francisco.  Beginning in 2003, Suzie worked as general manager of a Hilton Garden Inn in South San Francisco while also serving as regional director of operations and area general manager for a portfolio of Larkspur Landing Hotels, and enacting a remarkable turnaround for Newark, CA’s W Hotel Silicon Valley, leading to the opportunity to oversee a $5 million renovation in San Diego. Suzie started her career as general manager for San Francisco residential property owner and developer Trinity Management Services before entering the hospitality industry at Homestead Studio Suite Hotel in Sunnyvale, CA, where she received a prompt promotion to area operations manager that put her in charge of 10 properties in four states with more than 1,000 total rooms. 

A passionate yoga enthusiast who appreciates the energy and diversity of San Francisco, Yang volunteers for Habitat for Humanity as well as Project Homeless Connect SF. Yang earned a B.S. in business administration from San Francisco State University, spending part of her time studying abroad in Seoul, South Korea.

Mike is a seasoned hospitality veteran of 30 years, leading engineering, security and sustainability efforts for CoralTree Hospitality. Mike has an extensive mechanical background in upscale hotels and resorts, and prior to promotion to the Two Roads Hospitality home office in 2005, he served as Director of Engineering and Project Manager for the Inverness Hotel & Golf Club (now the Hilton Denver Inverness), where he began as part of the pre-opening team in 1989. 

The measure twice and cut once analogy is one of Mike’s favorites. You can hear this message echoed throughout the company as you speak with those who have worked side by side with Mike. “It is always better to get the job done right the first time than to have to do it twice.” “Measure twice and cut once” Mike enjoys sharing memory triggers to keep attitudes focused on success.

Optimizing relationships and performance requires building internal and external partnerships that requires not only an intuitive understanding of the complex working components of the assets in the hotel but also a good grasp on the journey that has many stakeholders.  Mike embraces that opportunity with a charisma that is sort of a blend of tool time and brain games. Mike has a strength in building positive those relationships with the approach that trust and integrity are important attributes to success.

When working through change, Mike appreciates the DNA within company culture of “Because it is just the right thing to do!” The freedom to be empowered to progressively improve bench strength, establish and validate best practices, innovation and to support growth are key factors in Mike’s long term commitment to Hospitality.

Mike’s early career path included managing a local Ace hardware store for eight years and then managing the engineering department for the Greenwood Plaza development, with oversight of over five million square-foot office space area, where he also provided oversight to project construction management, equipment start-up and punch listing.

Embracing the live life balance of Coral Tree Hospitality you can frequently find Mike under his jeep in his well-equipped garage at home. He could also be found volunteering time with his wife at church.  Mike is also a skilled veteran in “honey-do” list management, keeping his wife of 26 years a happy camper.

Gary Stringham serves as the Regional Vice President of Revenue Strategy at CoralTree Hospitality. With an extensive background in hospitality revenue management, e-commerce & distribution disciplines, Gary has worked for high-performing organizations including Joie De Vivre Hotels, Noble House Hotels & Resorts, Two Roads Hospitality and now CoralTree Hospitality. Gary brings significant experience driving results for lifestyle hotels in both urban and resort markets. His affinity for building strategy and performance analysis allows him to optimize across multiple disciplines including sales, marketing & operations to bring results-oriented solutions with overall profitability at top of mind. Gary believes in a calculated risk-taking test & learn approach to always push the boundaries of what is possible while incorporating his creative thinking to possible solutions, multiple theories, alternatives and possibilities. Gary understands that for independent properties success is sometimes about breaking the rules and going outside the status quo to drive return on investment through innovative approaches. Through this thought process and strong collaboration he has consistently demonstrated significant market share and revenue gains. In addition to his role with CoralTree, Gary is a frequent speaker at industry events and panels where he enjoys sharing insight to help grow and inspire the revenue management community.

April is currently serving as Vice President and Managing Director of Town and Country San Diego, a 688 room convention hotel in the midst of an $80M renovation, slated for completion in mid-2020.  Town and Country boasts over 200,000 square feet of meeting space with the largest hotel ballroom in San Diego.   April has built a dynamic team to ensure the successful repositioning and relaunch back into the Southern California tourism landscape.

During her nearly 30 years in the hospitality industry, April has held various senior leadership roles with KSL Resorts, Sage Hospitality and The Phoenician.  As Vice President and Managing Director for KSL Resorts, April was responsible for several complex luxury resorts with multiple revenue streams including La Costa Resort & Spa, La Quinta Resort & Club and Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa.  She also served as Vice President of Operations for Acquisitions and New Openings at Sage Hospitality and Regional Vice President with Two Roads Hospitality.
Each of these luxury resort products has had diversified revenue segments including membership, spa, golf, tennis, waterparks and retail.  In addition April has expertise in the turnaround of underperforming assets, union management, strategic planning and increasing guest and associate satisfaction scores.

Having spent the last 20+ years in Southern California has afforded April the opportunity to grow in the communities in which she has served. April currently sits on the board of the San Diego Tourism Authority and is a former board member for the Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitor’s Bureau and past-president of the Carlsbad Tourism BID.

April resides in Carlsbad, California with her husband and three children.  In her spare time April enjoys hiking, shoe shopping and catering to the needs of the king of the household, Maxwell, a four year old rescue dog.