Mark Sample has a diverse work experience in the hospitality industry. Mark started their career in 1992 at Interstate Hotels & Resorts, where they progressively reached the position of General Manager/Director of Operations/Finance. During their time there, they achieved consistent success in team management, cost control, guest satisfaction, and increased profitability. Mark was recognized with awards for their performance and sales achievements.
Mark later worked as the Director of Asset Management/Business Manager at Royal Management & Development, Inc. Juma Al Majid from 2003 to 2005.
From 2005 to 2011, they served as the Vice President of Asset Management at RLJ Lodging Trust, overseeing portfolios of up to 45 hotels and ensuring they met company standards, revenue targets, and customer satisfaction scores.
Mark then joined Ocean Sands Beach Inn in 2012, where they served as the Owner Operator. Mark successfully identified and purchased an underperforming hotel as a real estate investment, implementing improvements and achieving profitability before selling the property to a qualified buyer in 2015.
From 2015 to 2020, they worked as the Vice President of Asset Management at BRE Hotels & Resorts, focusing on luxury, upper-upscale, extended-stay, and select-service hotels within Blackstone Real Estate's U.S. hospitality portfolio.
In 2020, Mark founded their own consulting firm to support smaller hotel owners with asset management and operations services, particularly in response to pandemic-related challenges.
Most recently, in 2022, they started a role as the VP of Asset Management at Roch Capital Inc. The summary of Mark Sample's work experience showcases their extensive knowledge and experience in asset management, hotel operations, and real estate investment within the hospitality industry.
Mark Sample attended Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) where they studied Business Administration and Management, General. No specific start or end year for their education at MTSU is provided.
July, 2022 - present