Sams’ career began with Omni in 1994. He took his first position in the hospitality industry as a restaurant server at the Omni Bayfront in Corpus Christi, TX while still in college, and never looked back. From there, he continued his career with various Omni properties and held numerous key positions including area director of finance, director of operations and general manager. While at the Omni Richmond Hotel, Sams was named General Manager of the Year in 2008 by the brand, an award recognizing his market leadership and exceptional overall performance. After graduating from Texas A&M University, Sams went on to complete the General Managers Program from the prestigious Cornell University School of Hotel Administration. Sams is known for his commitment to local market leadership, immersing himself in several civic and community endeavors.