Emerald Hospitality Associates, Inc.
Lori Berhent has a wealth of experience in the hospitality industry, starting their career in 1987 at the Toledo Hilton at the MCO. Lori then worked their way up through various roles at the Cleveland Marriott East and the Sheraton Cleveland City Centre Hotel, eventually becoming a Senior Sales Manager and Director of Catering & Convention Services. In 2005, they joined Marriott International as a Regional Sales Manager and later became the General Manager at the Courtyard Marriott Independence. In 2007, they joined Emerald Hospitality Associates as the Regional Director of Sales and Marketing, where they supported Hilton and Marriott branded properties and built relationships with national organizations. Most recently, they have taken on the role of Vice President of Revenue Generation & Business Development, overseeing revenue management, sales, and eCommerce efforts for Emerald managed hotels.
Lori Berhent began their education in 1980 at Notre Dame Academy, where they completed their high school education. From 1984 to 1988, they attended Bowling Green State University and earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Business/Corporate Communications.
Emerald Hospitality Associates, Inc.
Emerald Hospitality Associates is a full service hotel management company, providing a wide range of specialized hospitality management services and consultation. Founded in 1999 by current Chief Executive Officer James R. Gerish, a seasoned veteran of the hotel industry, Emerald is a top hotel management company that is focused on providing hotel and restaurant investors with the skills and expertise necessary to gain the greatest return on investment while consistently delivering hands-on personalized service. Our Mission To serve our guests, clients and staff as a premier hospitality management and consulting firm, applying personal and corporate integrity to each task thereby providing effective, results-oriented, innovative service that generates true value and commitment to excellence. Emerald Hospitality has a results-oriented team committed to the tradition of true hospitality. In order to establish Emerald Hospitality as a leader in this segment of the hospitality industry a corporate culture has been developed that allows open discussion and consistent communication that in turn provides owners/investors with the bottom line results they desire. Emerald Hospitality approaches the investor/management company relationship in a very unique manner, never allowing one single owner or entity to become more important than the group. This approach has allowed Emerald Hospitality to build a diverse portfolio of quality properties and satisfied owners.