Meyer Jabara Hotels President Justin Jabara promotes senior vice president of operations Eric Churchill has been promoted to chief operating officer. As part of this newly appointed position, Churchill will oversee portfolio operations to ensure best in class operations and performance for our owners, guests and associates.
“The Meyer Jabara Hotels Journey culture is the glue that has held — and continues to hold — us together throughout the decades,” Jabara said in a statement. “Eric’s promotion is the perfect example that leading, learning, and teaching results in success. His professional achievements are exemplary. His passion for people is profound. And his pursuit of an enriched work/life balance for guests, associates and owners have made him an irreplaceable asset that deserves to be recognized.”
Churchill joined Meyer Jabara Hotels in 2004 as general manager of the Courtyard by Marriott Copley Square in Boston. He then transitioned to GM of the Providence (R.I.) Marriott, a larger hotel where he honed many of his leadership skills. In 2013, Churchill was promoted to senior vice president of operations. Throughout his 21-year career with the company, Churchill embraced the tools of The Journey culture – serving as Chair of the company’s Journey LOP and was later awarded a Mirror of MJ Award recognizing his role in cultural congruency and promotion.
Churchill is a graduate of Johnson and Wales University. Immediately out of college he accepted a position as a management trainee. His first job in hospitality was as an assistant executive housekeeper at Harvey DFW Airport. Prior to joining Meyer Jabara Hotels, he worked for Bristol Hotels and Resorts. Churchill will continue to operate from his office in Providence.