Brian G. Caron
Principal
Mr. Caron has a well-rounded background in all facets of hotel operations, which have included: marketing, food and beverage, accounting and financial management. He is experienced in every type and size of hotel operation as well as with most major franchise affiliations.
Mr. Caron has been responsible for the repositioning and turnaround of numerous distressed properties. His experience includes major renovations, franchise conversions and restaurant and lounge concept changes.
After earning his bachelor's degree from the University of Minnesota, Mr. Caron went on to receive an MBA in Hotel and Restaurant Management from Michigan State University.
In 1977, Mr. Caron joined Hospitality Inns as Director of Planning and Development. His responsibilities included strategic planning, budgeting, operational and financial analysis, and development for 15 hotels, 37 restaurants, and 15 food service divisions.
In 1979, Mr. Caron accepted the position of President of Mascom Hotel Management. As such he was responsible for 10 hotels as well as acquisition and disposition activities. From 1981 to 1987 he served as Vice President, Hotel Assets for Montgomery Realty Investors, responsible for 15 luxury and first class hotels with over 5,000 rooms.
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Sandra L. Caron
Principal
Ms. Caron has extensive Sales and Marketing experience, in both the retail and institutional environments. She has held both Managerial as well as field sales positions.
After receiving her bachelors’ degree in Business Administration, Ms. Caron was employed as a Store Manager for a high volume retail women’s clothing chain.
In 1978, Ms. Caron accepted a Sales Executive field position with IBM, in a newly formed division, Office Systems. She achieved awards for outstanding sales performance during her tenure with his company.
She later accepted a position as Sales Manager with the Bell System. She was instrumental in developing sales training materials and techniques to promote its’ end-user product lines. She was promoted to Marketing Manager, and achieved outstanding sales results during a very tumultuous era in telecommunications.
During this same time period, Ms. Caron received her Masters in Business Marketing from Cleveland State University.
She joined Miramar Hospitality, in 1988 and has been active in the administrative, marketing, capital upgrades, and financial management functions within the company.
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Henry H. Flynn
Executive Vice President
Henry Flynn brings over twenty years of experience to Miramar Hospitality. He has performed a diverse number of management services for companies on both the East and West coasts. Specific expertise includes team building, hands on operations, strong analytical and problem solving abilities. Asset management, financial analysis, marketing, new business development, and financial forecast and planning are all areas in which Mr. Flynn has varied experience.
Most recently Mr. Flynn was the Vice President of a boutique hotel group, based in Northern, California, where he oversaw operations for a portfolio of twelve hotels. He was successful in meeting financial goals set by the directors during an economic downturn, creating revenue-producing programs while minimizing expenses.
His career began on the East coast, where he held a number of property manager positions, specializing in the residential community markets in and around Boston. In each instance, he increased revenue for Ownership, while executing turn around programs to enhance the value of the assets.
His background includes attendance of Clark University for Finance and Marketing, as well as the Institute of Real Estate Management, and membership in CHLA and HSMAI. Northern California.
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Matthew S. Kim
Corporate Director Sales & Marketing
Matthew Kim comes to Miramar Hospitality with
over 13 years in the hospitality industry.
Mr. Kim has held key positions in all areas of
Hotel Operations and Hotel Sales & Marketing.
Mr. Kim has an extensive background in
operating, selling, and marketing both full
service and limited service hotels in Northern
California. Operating and selling Independent
hotel properties is Mr. Kim’s specialty. He has
a long, proven track record of successfully
positioning independent hotels to aggressively
and effectively compete with Branded properties
in occupancy and ADR.
Mr. Kim served as Director of Sales and
subsequently as General Manager at the Los
Gatos Lodge, Los Gatos, California where he
oversaw operations, sales, and marketing for
a full service hotel with restaurant, lounge,
and banquet services. He also held General
Manager Positions with the Pacific Hotel Group in
Silicon Valley, CA.
Prior to joining Miramar Hospitality, Mr. Kim held
District Manger and Corporate Director of Sales
& Marketing positions with the Pacific Hotel
Group, where he oversaw day to day operations
for 9 properties and was in charge of all sales &
marketing efforts.
Matthew’s brand experience includes Hilton, IHG,
and Wyndham properties.
Mr. Kim has served on the Boards of Directors
for HSMAI Northern California and the Los<
Gatos Lodging Association. He is currently an
active member of Silicon Valley Business Travel
Association and California Society of Association
Executives. Prior to starting in the hospitality
industry, Matthew served our country for 4 years
in the United States Navy as an X-ray Tech. He
also earned his BS Degree from San Jose State
University.
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John Stimson
Director of Sales & Marketing
Mr. Stimson has broad experience in the hospitality and travel industry. Over the past 25 years, Mr. Stimson has held key positions in the airline, travel agency, and hotel arenas.
Mr. Stimson served as Director of Sales and Marketing for the Accor Sofitel Group in New York, responsible for group and incentive sales for European and Pacific Hotel properties. Subsequent promotion to head of Passenger Sales for the Airline Division in San Francisco, he directed sales for UTA French Airlines for eleven years.
Prior to joining Miramar Hospitality, Mr. Stimson served as General Manager for Carlson Travel Network Associates, responsible for the full operation of the travel agency, including group and corporate sales.
His tenure with Miramar Hospitality includes several General Manager positions for brands including Radisson, Amerisuites, and Ramada.
In addition to management duties, Mr. Stimson is Director of Marketing, coordinating property level sales activities and corporate sponsored participation in TIA Pow Wow, and other related events.
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William Green
Regional Manager
Mr. Green has over thirty years of experience in
the hospitality industry. He has worked all over
the United States in a variety of capacities.
Mr. Green opened the 260-room Austin Hilton
in Austin, Texas, as the Vice President of
Operations of a group of ten hotels, including
eight Hiltons and two Holiday Inns. He also
directed the openings of three other hotels. The
name of this company was Seikel & Associates,
with 2400 rooms.
He was the General Manager of Tan-Tar-A Resort
in the Missouri Ozarks for over four years. Tan-
Tar-A, now a Marriott, is a world class resort with
640 guest rooms. It features golf, along with other
amenities, including an ice rink.
Mr. Green’s tenure in California has included
seven years in the Santa Barbara area,
managing the Santa Maria Inn and the Danish
Country Inn. He joined Miramar Hospitality in
1995, restoring the 90 year old Powell Hotel in
San Francisco. He was subsequently promoted
to Regional Manager.
He is a member of the Hotel Council of San
Francisco and is Treasurer of the San Francisco
Hotel Association. He is active on the Political
Action Committee of the California Hotel
Association.
Mr. Green earned his Bachelor’s Degree in
Business Administration from Southern Methodist
University.
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