Chris Mellone

Chris has been with Essex since 2008, serving as General Manager for the Hampton Inn in Webster, New York and is now responsible for driving top line performance for the entire portfolio and addressing operating needs of specific properties. Prior to joining Essex, his past roles include Assistant GM and General Manager for Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, Residence Inn by Marriott, Radisson Hotel and Suites, and Homewood Suites by Hilton. While Chris was GM at the Webster Hampton Inn, the hotel won two Lighthouse Awards (2010 and 2012) and Circle of Excellence. Chris began his career at Embassy Suites in Syracuse before graduating from Canisius College with a BS in Hospitality Management. He has also studied abroad at Glion Institute of Higher Education in Switzerland and holds the designation of Certified Hotel Administrator.