Ascent Hospitality Management
Malea T. currently serves as the Vice President of Human Resources at Ascent Hospitality Management since January 2024. Previously, Malea held the position of Senior Director of Human Resources at Floor & Decor, managing the HR function for a workforce of 1,500 employees. Additional experience includes serving as Human Resources Director at FOCUS Brands, where important organizational development and employee relations strategies were implemented; Human Resources Business Partner at ADP, focusing on operational success and compliance for small and mid-sized businesses; and Human Resources Consultant at McDonald's, achieving significant reductions in turnover and improvements in performance. Malea also worked as Area Human Resources Manager at Lowes Home Improvement, enhancing employee retention across multiple locations. Malea holds a Master's degree in Public Administration with an emphasis on Human Resources Development from Georgia State University and a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from the University of South Carolina.