Commonwealth Hotels, a Kentucky-based hotel management company, appoints Shawn Kvernen as vice president of development. In this role, Kvernen will be instrumental in driving the company's growth strategy and expanding its portfolio of hotel properties.
Kvernen joins Commonwealth Hotels with extensive hospitality industry experience. Most recently, he served as senior vice president of operations and senior vice president of business development at Aimbridge Hospitality, where he successfully supported initiatives to enhance operational efficiencies and foster strategic growth. Prior to that, he was chief operating officer at Terrapin Hospitality and chief operating officer at KPartners Hospitality. His extensive background also includes various management roles at Sage Hospitality, providing him with a comprehensive understanding of hotel operations and development.
"Shawn's deep industry knowledge and proven track record in operations and development make him a perfect fit for Commonwealth Hotels," Jennifer Porter, president of Commonwealth Hotels, said in a statement. "We are confident that his leadership will help us achieve our ambitious growth objectives and continue to elevate our brand in the hospitality sector."