Kari Hess

Kari Hess, MBA, currently serves as the Corporate Marketing Manager for SREE Hotels, where responsibilities include overseeing digital, social, eCommerce, and third-party marketing efforts for a portfolio of 25 properties. Previous experience includes a role as Marketing Manager at Hilton Charlotte Uptown, managing comprehensive marketing and social media activities for a full-service hotel, and earlier positions in social media coordination and business development. Kari's diverse background also features a successful tenure at Pure Barre, where marketing strategies led to significant revenue increases, and a management role at Homewood Suites by Hilton, recognized for exceptional operational performance and guest satisfaction. Kari holds a Master of Business Administration in Marketing from North Carolina State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality Management and Tourism from the University of Kentucky.