Girish Patel

Girish (Gary) Patel is a seasoned hospitality and real estate professional, currently serving as a Leadership Council member for the National Small Business Association since June 2021 and as Chairman of the Board for the Minority and Women-Owned Business Council at the Arkansas Economic Development Commission since August 2016. As Chief Executive Officer of Krisha Inc Development, Patel has successfully generated new deals in hotel-focused real estate development since June 2004. Additionally, Patel has owned multiple hotel properties, including Knights Inn Searcy, Econo Lodge Inn and Suites Searcy, and Super 8 By Wyndham Searcy AR, demonstrating extensive expertise in hotel management. Patel was also a member of the AAHOA Board of Directors and served as the Gulf/Arkansas Regional Director from April 2017 to April 2020.