Michael Smith

Michael Smith, CHA, CHIA, MBA, currently serves as General Manager at Crestline Hotels & Resorts since August 2023. Prior to this role, Michael held the position of General Manager at Pyramid Global Hospitality from October 2018 to August 2023, overseeing the Ohio University Inn & Conference Center, where Michael achieved top rankings on TripAdvisor. Michael's extensive experience includes board membership at Visit Lafayette - West Lafayette and various managerial roles at Winegardner & Hammons Hotel Group and Marriott International, excelling in operations, financial performance, and guest satisfaction. Michael's academic background includes a Bachelor’s in Business Hospitality and Tourism Management from Virginia Tech and an MBA in Finance from LSU Shreveport.