Steve Solberg
Chief Executive Officer
Steve Solberg was elevated to the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of PCH Hotels & Resorts in 2005. Steve currently leads this unique Hospitality Management Organization with eight luxury Marriott and Renaissance Hotels in the State of Alabama.
Steve Joined PCH Hotels & Resorts in May of 2002 as the General Manager of the Marriott Grand Hotel Resort and Spa in Point Clear, Alabama on the eastern shore of Mobile Bay.
Steve started his hospitality career as a Bellman while he was attending College in Michigan. Upon graduation, Steve spent the next thirteen years with Marriott Corporation, followed by twelve years with Hilton Hotels Corporation as a General Manager working throughout the United States in locations like: Orlando, Lake Tahoe, Los Angeles, San Francisco and New York City.
Steve has a BBA in Business Administration from Northwood University in Midland Michigan.
Tony Davis
Chief Financial Officer
Tony Davis currently holds the CFO position with PCH Hotels & Resorts, where he oversees all the financial reporting, external & internal audits, and reports to the CEO and Board of Directors.
Tony joined PCH Hotels and Resorts in 2004; coming from Starwood Hotels & Resorts where Tony spent 3 years as the opening controller of the Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa in Hollywood Fl, a 1000 room resort with golf, tennis and spa; located directly on the beach.
Prior to Starwood, Tony was with Interstate Hotels and Resorts for 10 years, where he started as an Assistant Controller and proceeded to advance, finally leaving Interstate Hotels as a Regional Controller with responsibility for up to 27 hotels.
Tony’s career has taken him all over the country with stops in Roanoke VA, Worchester MA, Miami FL, Los Angeles CA, Pittsburgh PA, and now in Mobile AL.
He holds a BS degree from Virginia Tech and passed the CHAE exam in 2006.
Kevin Hellmich
Vice President of Sales
As VP of Sales, Kevin Hellmich has the responsibility for executing the sales, marketing & ecommerce initiatives for PCH Hotels & Resorts for the last 9 years. He has a proven background in leading hotel sales and implementing marketing & ecommerce strategies that provide strong revenue growth.
Over his career, Kevin has held top line sales, positioning and strategy leadership positions – with more than 13 years at Marriott International. He has a proven track record of transforming sales cultures, systems and revenues along with his ability to recognize and create opportunities that have a positive impact on market share and profitability.
Kevin attended Purdue University where he earned a B.S Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management. He is currently affiliated with the Historic Hotels of America Sales and Marketing Advisory Committee.
Kevin has received honors from Marriott including Director of Marketing of the Year, Director of Sales of the Year, Outstanding Leadership Award, and Sales Team of the Year & Sales Team of the Quarter.
John Cwiklik
Vice President of Human Resources
John is dedicated to enhancing the PCH culture of superior guest service and employee engagement through initiatives in Leadership, Training, Succession Planning and Organization Development.
His Hospitality background is diverse with experience in Hotels, Cruise Lines and Casinos as a Food & Beverage Director, and Casino General Manager prior to transitioning into Human Resources as a corporate Director and Vice President.
John graduated from The Culinary Institute of America and later earned a B.S.in Psychology from Liberty University, a M.A. in Human Resources Management from Hawaii Pacific University and a Ph.D. in Organization Development from Benedictine University.
Additionally, John is a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) from the Society for Human Resource Management and a Registered Organization Development Professional (RODP) from the Organization Development Institute, as well as a skilled Executive Coach.
His publications include: “Managing Business and People in the Post September 11 Era” and “The Story Behind the Numbers: How and Why the Appreciative Inquiry Summit Process Transforms Organizational Cultures”.
Bill Lang
Director of Public Relations
With more than 20 years of public relations experience in both the corporate and agency settings, Lang brings a strategic, award-winning approach to the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail and Resort Collection. He has developed and is implementing the public relations plans for hotels owned by the Retirement Systems of Alabama. He also is the public relations director for Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, the Navistar LPGA Classic and the Avnet LPGA Classic.
Prior to joining the RTJ Golf Trail and Resort Collection, Lang was the public relations manager of Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama, the Korean automaker’s billion dollar plant in Montgomery, Alabama. He was responsible for all internal and external communications for the company’s first U.S. plant.
Lang was a partner in Strategy, an Alabama-based public relations firm and was the director of public relations for Lewis Communications in Birmingham. While at the agencies, Lang developed, implemented and evaluated aggressive public relations campaigns for a variety of clients. He specializes in media relations, special events, crisis management, public affairs, internal communications, community relations, brand identity and publication production.
His media relations efforts generated positive coverage for clients in USA Today, New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Boston Globe, Chicago Tribune, Financial Times of London, Atlanta Journal-Continuation, CNN, NBC Today Show, CNBC, NBC Nightly News with Tom Brokaw, Good Morning America, ABC World News Tonight, CBS Morning News, Southern Living, Travel + Leisure, Robb Report and all major media outlets in the Republic of South Korea. Prior to working in agencies, Lang oversaw public relations for St. Vincent’s Hospital in Birmingham.
A resident of Birmingham, Lang is married and has two children. He is a graduate of Millsap’s College in Jackson, Mississippi and received his Master’s in Public Relations from the University of Southern Mississippi. Over his career, Lang has received over 200 industry awards for his work. He was named Top 40 Under 40 by both the Birmingham Business Journal and the Montgomery Advertiser in 2003.
Pete Kiernan
Corporate Controller
Pete joined PCH Hotels & Resorts in 2003. During his time with PCH, the company has grown from 3 full service hotels to 8 full service hotels in Alabama.
Prior to PCH, Pete worked in varied controller and accounting positions for Aramark Uniforms, Sodexho, Radisson and Adams Mark.
Pete served 5 years active duty in the U.S. Navy as a Supply Officer.
Pete holds a B.B.A. in Finance from the University of Notre Dame and a M.S. in Management from Troy University.
Kyle Brown
Portfolio Controller
Kyle Brown is the Portfolio Controller for PCH Hotels & Resorts, a position he was appointed to in 2008. As Portfolio Controller, Kyle is a part of the Corporate Accounting Team, and responsible for all Internal Audits. He oversees the creation and implementation of financial Standard Operating Procedures in the company, assists in the consolidation of monthly financials and tax payments, and provides various monthly financial analyses for properties, including F&B, Rooms Dept, Revenue Management, and Spa’s.
Prior to joining the PCH Hotels and Resorts Corporate Team he was the Assistant Controller at the Grand Hotel Marriott Resort, Golf Club & Spa in Point Clear, AL.
Previous to this he has worked in both Manufacturing and Media roles.
Kyle earned his BS in Business Administration and MBA from the University of South Alabama. He will be finishing his Accounting Degree from Athens State University in December of 2011 and will be a CPA candidate in the summer of 2012.
Sean Miller
Director of IT
Sean Miller has been the Director of IT for PCH since November 2008. Before becoming Director, Miller served as the Corporate Network Administrator for PCH since joining the company in 2005.
His involvement with the company began in 2002 when he was contracted to assist PCH with its first hotel opening, the Auburn Opelika Hotel and Conference Center at Grand National. He has since provided leadership through the openings of the remaining properties in the PCH portfolio.
As the Director of Information Technology, Miller is responsible for providing leadership and management to the Information Technology department in its charge to provide, operate, and maintain computing and telecommunication facilities, equipment, and services that meet the needs of the administrative staff and guests of the hotels. He is charged with strategic planning, tactical action, and operational decision-making to fulfill the mission of the IT department.
Katie Boggus
Corporate Network Administrator
Katie Boggus is the Corporate Network Administrator with responsibility in project management and maintaining network infrastructure.
She began her hospitality career at Renaissance Ross Bridge where she over saw the day to day operations of the audio visual and IT departments. She later moved into the position of Area IT Manager for the 2 northern properties of PCH Hotels & Resorts ; Ross Bridge and Marriott Shoals. There she managed all property IT systems and worked to provide guests and staff with the technology to meet their needs.
Prior to joining PCH Katie worked in network operations for Department of Defense contractors General Dynamics and Westinghouse. She is also a Cisco Certified Network Associate and holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Computer Science from Jacksonville State University. She and her husband reside in Guntersville, Al.
Peggy Wilson
Corporate Director of Human Resources
Ms. Wilson began her Human Resources career in 1990 at the Grand Hotel Marriott Golf Resort & Spa. She moved into her current role of Corporate Director of Human Resources with PCH Hotels & Resorts, Inc, in May, 2005.
Ms. Wilson works directly with the Human Resources teams at the eight hotels managed by PCH. Her main responsibilities include oversight of training, benefits, compensation, associate engagement, and recruiting.
In addition, Ms. Wilson is on the Alabama Career Technical Education Commission as well as the Faulkner State Hospitality Advisory Board. She is also a member of the local and national SHRM chapters.
Therese’ Morris
Corporate Payroll Administrator
Therese’ Morris has been in Human Resources since 2000, joining PCH Hotels & Resorts, Inc. in 2010. As Corporate Payroll Administrator for PCH, Therese’ carries the responsibility of overseeing all the payroll and benefits for the entire PCH portfolio.
Therese’ began her career in 1995 with a manufacturer of corrugated boxes in Greensboro, North Carolina, where she earned five promotions from Customer Service Representative, Customer Service Manager, Production Scheduler, Purchasing/Inventory Control Manager, Operations Manager to become the Human Resources Manager. After moving back to Daphne, Alabama she went to work for a non-standard automobile insurance company as a Human Resources Business Partner.
Valerie Arnold
Corporate Recruiter
Valerie Arnold is the Corporate Recruiter for PCH Hotels & Resorts. As the Corporate Recruiter for PCH, she manages the international recruiting process for the Hotels and international employee housing in Mobile AL, maintains recruiting job boards, and attends recruiting events regionally.
Valerie began her career with PCH in 2008. During her time with PCH, Valerie has held the positions of Executive Administrative Assistant to the GM, HR Administrative Assistant, and multi-property HR Generalist before becoming the Corporate Recruiter.
She attended the University of South Alabama and earned her BA in Sociology in 2008.
April Mullins
Director of Association Sales
April Mullins is Director of Association Sales for PCH Hotels & Resorts. In this role Ms. Mullins is responsible for contracting group meetings to be held at the eight (8) PCH Hotels & Resorts locations along the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail in Alabama.
For a decade, April Mullins has been a part of the PCH Corporate team, working with Alabama Associations and Alabama agencies to create successful meetings in the PCH properties.
For twenty years, April Mullins contributed sales performance and leadership at the property level at the Grand Hotel Marriott. Earlier in her career, Ms. Mullins held positions in Recreation at the Grand.
Baldwin County, Alabama students with Learning Disabilities were taught by Ms. Mullins prior to her career in Sales and Marketing.
April Mullins is a 20 year member of the Alabama Council of Association Executives. She was the first Sales and Marketing executive to serve on the Board of Directors, and has served two additional terms. Ms. Mullins was also the first recipient of the Jim Root Distinguished Service Award for “ultimate professionalism and willingness to serve above and beyond”.
She has chaired several committees, including the Silent Auction and the monthly professional education program. Ms. Mullins created and led an industry Disaster Coordination program.
A graduate of Converse College, April Mullins earned Bachelor of Arts degrees both in Learning Disabilities, and in Emotionally Disturbed/Autism.
Renee’ Browning
Director of Association Sales
Renee’ Browning is the Director of Association Sales (Team Alabama) for PCH Hotels and Resorts. In this position, Renee’ is responsible for State Association and State Government Convention Sales for all eight PCH Hotels and Resorts.
Renee’ is no stranger to the Hotel & Hospitality industry, having grown up in numerous hotels throughout her childhood where her father was a career hotel general manager. She benefits from experience in both the hotel and convention center realms, previously serving 15 years as Regional Director of Sales and Marketing for SMG, where she oversaw the sales and marketing programming for 17 Southeast Facilities in SMG’s Convention Center Division.
Renee’ is a resident of Montgomery, Alabama and is the married mother of three boys. Renee’ is actively involved in various boards and councils including the Alabama Travel Council, Alabama Council for Association Executives and the City of Montgomery Hospitality and Tourism Career Academy.
Colleen Blecher
Sales Manager
Colleen Blecher serves as a Sales Manager with Team Alabama working with Alabama State Associations and Agencies. She began her hotel career in 2007 during the construction phase of the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa at the Convention Center where she worked as an Event Manager and Catering Sales Manager before joining Team Alabama.
Colleen graduated from the University of West Florida with a Bachelor of Arts degree and spent her first career as a television news photographer. After getting a MBA from Auburn University at Montgomery, she began her second career in the hospitality industry.
She was a member of the 2009 Regional Event Management Team of the Year and is excited to now be representing all 8 of the exquisite Marriott & Renaissance properties along the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail.