Dave Montrose Chief Operating Officer (COO) at First Hospitality in Chicago - IL, USA
First Hospitality, a national hotel operating and development company, announces the appointment of Dave Montrose as chief operating officer (COO). Montrose joins the company with more than 30 years of hospitality operations and leadership experience and is recognized for driving strategic results, strengthening property performance, and guiding teams through organizational growth.
As COO, Montrose will oversee all operational aspects of First Hospitality to ensure efficiency, profitability, and exceptional guest experiences across all properties. He will also provide leadership to the operations, commercial strategy, people services, accounting, and IT teams, and will directly manage and mentor senior leadership to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
Montrose brings a wealth of deep operating experience with branded, full-service, independent, and ultra-luxury resorts, as well as premium select-service hotels throughout the U.S. He has successfully programmed, launched, and opened properties in markets including Austin, Nashville, and Indianapolis, among others.
Montrose also has extensive experience managing large portfolios and teams, including his role as executive vice president and division leader at Highgate Hotels. He also served as COO of a division of White Lodging and held an executive leadership role at Brush Creek Ranch, an award winning all-inclusive luxury resort.
Most recently, Montrose led InnVentures, a standalone operating company of more than 85+ hotels affiliated with Highgate.
Montrose is a graduate of The Ohio State University with a degree in Hotel, Restaurant & Institutional Management.
For more information about First Hospitality and its portfolio of hotels, please visit: firsthospitality.com.
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