Veronica Whitley

Veronica Whitley is the Vice President of Human Resources for the B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group. Veronica leads the Human Resources teams across the portfolio of business class hotels, providing guidance and expertise for all aspects of the Human Resource function. Veronica is driven by her passion for the culture of the company and brings over 30 years of leadership and industry experience to the team.

Veronica began her career in hospitality with B. F. Saul Company, continuously taking on positions of higher responsibility for almost 15 years. She then moved on to grow her career from the Manager of STAR Relations to the Director of Human Resources Operations at Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center. She was an integral part of the opening team and then years later Veronica was instrumental in orchestrating the conversion process when this massive hotel was acquired by Marriott International. As a part of Marriott International, Veronica moved on to a Regional Work Environment role supporting 19 hotels across the Washington DC Metropolitan area. Thereafter she worked as the Director of Human Resources for the W Washington DC and the Mayflower Hotel. She served as the Labor Leader for the DC Market of Marriott Hotels for several years, managing labor negotiations and partnering with legal counsel on local grievances. After being away from B. F. Saul for almost 15 years, Veronica decided to return and lead the people and culture sector of this company that she has always held in high regard.

Veronica graduated from the University of Virginia with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. She has held her Senior Professional in Human Resources certification (SPHR) since 2013.