Linehan joins Richfield Hospitality from Hodges Ward Elliott, Inc., a premier hotel brokerage and investment banking firm, where he served as managing director of new business development. His 20-plus year hospitality industry background includes such senior senior-level positions as principal and executive vice president of The North Point Group; vice president of global marketing and new business development for IHG; and global vice president of marketing and strategic development partnerships for Starwood Hotels Resorts Worldwide.
Linehan holds an International Executive Masters of Business Administration from Lancaster University in England and a Bachelor of Science degree from Johnson Wales University.