Jag Garces

In his role as Corporate Director, Capital Planning and Procurement, Jag Garces is responsible for purchasing anything and everything that is needed in order to achieve success at an efficient level across the whole company. His day-to-day is always evolving, but he can be seen regularly sourcing new suppliers, ensuring we’re aligned with brand standards, negotiating contracts with vendors, and suggesting changes in the use of certain goods where costs can be saved or quality improved.

Starting as a Bell Person at the Holiday Inn Resort Guam, he’s worked in a variety of different departments over his 24 years in the hospitality industry including front desk, guest services, revenue and sales management, information technology, product development, and various capital projects in renovations, new builds, and hotel acquisitions. In 2009, Jag joined Buffalo Lodging as the Assistant General Manager of the Homewood Suites UCF in Orlando, Florida. Over the years, he’s been promoted to Task Force General Manager, General Manager, Director of Product Development and now Director of Purchasing. His knowledge, experience, and passion for connecting with people has helped shape his career into what it is today.