John Kattato

John joined Essex in 2003 as a Regional Manager. In his current position, he is responsible for directing the activities of the operations team. Prior to joining Essex, John spent five years as a full-service general manager with MeriStar/ Interstate Hotels and Resorts and ten years with Konover Hotel Corporation as a general manager, where he participated in pre-opening, acquisition and distressed property task forces. John has served on the ITT Sheraton Front Office Advisory Board, Radisson's Regional Marketing Association Board and has been an officer and board member of the Rochester Hotel Association. He earned a degree in Hospitality Management from Niagara University and holds the designation of Certified Hotel Administrator.