Craig Smith

Craig Smith, CHRM, CHSP, has extensive experience in the hospitality industry, currently serving as Director of Upscale Brands Strategic Commercial Support at Choice Hotels International since April 2015, with prior roles including Manager of Cambria Sales Operations and Area Director Franchise Services. Previous positions include Director of Sales and Marketing at Ramada Plaza Atlanta Downtown, Director of Sales at Embassy Suites Chattanooga/Hamilton Place, and Director of Sales and Marketing at Sheraton Read House Hotel. Craig also held the Director of Sales and Marketing position at Cuscowilla Golf Resort on Lake Oconee and served as a Sales Manager at Noble Investment Group. Early career experience includes roles in quality assurance at Hilton Hotels Corporation and installation at Encore Systems Group. Craig's education includes attendance at Cornell University in 2008 and completion of high school at Hapeville High School from 1977 to 1982.