All Omni Hotels executives bring a special brand of experience and a unique management style to their positions. We’re fortunate to have such a dynamic, passionate team of leaders to drive our success.
James D. Caldwell, CEO
Michael J. Deitemeyer, President
Mike Garcia, Sr. VP and CFO
Paul Dietzler, Executive VP of Asset Management
Stephen Rosenstock, Sr. VP of Brand Standards & Business Development
Joy Rothschild, Sr. VP of Associate Services
Michael G. Smith, Sr. VP and General Counsel
JAMES D. CALDWELL
Chief Executive Officer
Jim Caldwell was named President of Omni Hotels in February 1996, when TRT Holdings, Inc., purchased the company. Named as Chief Executive Officer in 2004, he is responsible for the continued growth of the organization.
From 1991 to 1996, Caldwell served as Vice President and General Counsel for TRT Holdings, Inc. In addition, he served as President of its real estate subsidiary, TRT Development Company, and its management subsidiary, Shoreline Operating Company. He led TRT in a hotel acquisition program which eventually led to the purchase in 1996 of Omni Hotels from Hong Kong based Wharf Holdings. Omni Hotels is now comprised of 38 luxury hotels and resorts throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Caldwell earned a bachelor’s degree in Accounting with highest honors from The University of Texas in 1977 and practiced with Peat Marwick as a CPA in Houston and Corpus Christi. After leaving Peat Marwick, he received his law degree with honors from The University of Texas School of Law. Prior to joining TRT, Caldwell practiced commercial law for 10 years as a partner in a large South Texas law firm.
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MICHAEL J. DEITEMEYER
President
Mike Deitemeyer is the current president of Omni Hotels, which offers luxury accommodations at 40 hotels and resorts in leading business gateways and leisure destinations across North America. Since his appointment in July 2004, Deitemeyer has established the company as a leading hotel brand known for delivering superior quality, award-winning service and exceptional guest experiences through sensory activation and innovative food & beverage programs. He is responsible for establishing the vision for the company and ensuring that all areas are effectively driving together towards those goals. Under his leadership, Omni Hotels was recently ranked “Highest in Guest Satisfaction Among Upscale Hotel Chains” in the J.D. Power and Associates 2006 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Study(SM) for the second year in a row. The brand has also been noted as a top luxury brand by Consumer Reports and Entrepreneur magazine during his tenure as president.
Prior to becoming president, Deitemeyer most recently served as chief operating officer, a position he held from 1999 to 2004. Previously, he was the senior vice president of finance. Prior to joining Omni Hotels, Deitemeyer served as controller for TRT Development Company (now Omni’s parent company) and its hotel management company, Shoreline Operating Company. He joined TRT Development Company and Shoreline Operating Company in 1992.
Deitemeyer began his career in the hospitality industry with Interstate Hotels Corporation in 1985. While there, he was involved in the opening and acquisition of several hotel properties.
A graduate of Fitchburg State College in Mass., Deitemeyer earned an undergraduate degree in business with a concentration in accounting.
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MIKE GARCIA
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
As Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Michael Garcia oversees all corporate finance interests as well as shouldering the responsibility of supervising Omni Hotels’ development efforts. In Garcia’s previous role as Senior Vice President of Financial Services, he was responsible for accounting and reporting, treasury, purchasing, risk management and capital project accounting. Garcia joined Omni Hotels Management Corporation in 1996 as Controller of Corporate Accounting and assisted in TRT Holdings' corporate transition of Omni Hotels.
Prior to joining Omni Hotels, Garcia was employed by La Quinta Inns Inc. as their Assistant Controller. Prior to La Quinta, Garcia was an audit manager for KPMG Peat Marwick.
Garcia is a Certified Public Accountant and is a member of the AICPA and the Texas Chapter of CPAs. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting.
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PAUL DIETZLER
Executive Vice President of Asset Management
As ExecutiveVice President of Asset Management, Paul Dietzler focuses on long range planning for existing properties as well as analyzing new opportunities with the hotel space. Previously the Senior Vice President of Finance and Information Technology, Dietzler continues to oversee these functions for Omni Hotels, along with establishing direction for information systems activities and capital investments to support corporate business strategies.
Prior to being named Vice President in 1999, Dietzler served as Corporate Controller of Hotel Accounting. He assisted in the corporate acquisition of Omni Hotels in 1996 by TRT Holdings, Inc. From 1991 to 1996, Dietzler was employed with Shoreline Operating Company, a hotel management company owned by TRT Holdings. He was employed with Interstate Hotels Corporation before joining Shoreline.
A member of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP), Dietzler graduated from the University of Minnesota with degrees in business and economics.
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STEPHEN ROSENSTOCK
Senior Vice President of Brand Standards and Business Development
As senior vice president of brand standards and business development, Stephen Rosenstock is responsible for creating incremental revenue opportunities and providing value-added services to Omni Hotels' customers. He is involved with new construction, as well as overseeing new retail concepts, design and operating procedures. Rosenstock also maintains and develops brand standards for Omni Hotels' guestrooms, food and beverage operations and other services to ensure competitiveness and strong brand differentiation.
He most recently served as vice president of operations for Omni Hotels, responsible for overseeing the operations, finance, marketing, human resources and development of 14 Omni Hotels properties across the country, as well as overseeing Omni Hotels' food and beverage operations.
From 1998 to 1999, Rosenstock held the position of regional managing director of operations. In this capacity, he was responsible for the Omni Chicago Hotel, the Omni Ambassador East Hotel in Chicago, the Omni Berkshire Place in New York, the Omni Severin Hotel in Indianapolis and the Omni Royal Orleans and Omni Royal Crescent hotels in New Orleans.
From 1993 to 1998 he served as general manager of the AAA Four Diamond rated Omni Severin Hotel in downtown Indianapolis. Prior to that, he was the general manager of the Omni International in Norfolk, Va. Rosenstock joined Omni Hotels in 1975.
Rosenstock is a member of the Chaine de Rotisseure. He is a former board of directors member for the Indianapolis Convention and Visitors Assoc. and is a past president of the Indianapolis Hotel and Motel Association. He was recognized in 1995 as Omni Hotels' general manager of the year and in 1994 received Omni Hotels' marketing achievement award. He is an adjunct professor at Old Dominion University, teaching hospitality resort sales and marketing.
Rosenstock is a graduate of Virginia Tech.
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JOY ROTHSCHILD
Senior Vice President of Associate Services
Joy Rothschild rejoined Omni Hotels as senior vice president of human resources in January 1998. In 2002, the function was recast as Associate Services to formalize the company's service commitment to the people who make Omni Hotels a success.
A 24-year veteran of Omni Hotels, Joy was appointed senior vice president of human resources in 1992. She has also held the positions of vice president of human resources, corporate human resources director and senior regional director, as well as human resources director for several individual Omni Hotels properties. From 1996 to 1998, she was employed with Carnival Hotels and Casinos as senior vice president of human resources.
Joy is currently the Chairperson of the American Hotel and Lodging Association's Labor Council. She is a certified human resources executive (CHRE) by the American Hotel & Lodging Association.
Joy is a 2002 and 2003 winner of the Human Resources Service Excellence Award from HR Solutions, Inc., a Hotel Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Golden Bell Winner and a 1992 recipient of Omni Hotels' President's Award for developing the Omni Service Champion associate recognition program and the Power of One associate empowerment program.
She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in hospitality management from the University of New Hampshire's Whittemore School of Business. Joy's post-college executive education includes Harvard Business School's Achieving Excellence through Service Program and the University of Michigan's Advanced Human Resources Executive Forum, rated by the Wall Street Journal as the top executive human resources program in the country.
Joy resides in Dallas and New Orleans with her husband “Hank” and two children, Raef (8) and Francesca (6).
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MICHAEL G. SMITH
Senior Vice President and General Counsel
Michael Smith joined Omni Hotels in 1996 and has served as General Counsel since 1998. Smith manages all legal matters, including the planning, structuring and negotiation of acquisitions and joint ventures. He also coordinates the company's financial and investment transactions.
Smith joined Omni Hotels after practicing real estate and corporate law for five years with a commercial law firm in Corpus Christi, Texas. He also is a Certified Public Accountant and was an auditor for Ernst & Young for three years before attending law school.
Smith attended The University of Texas and received his bachelor’s degree in Accounting with honors. He received his JD with honors from the University of Texas School of Law.
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