Mike WardAs the former award-winning general manager at Vision’s Holiday Inn Express Chattanooga/Downtown, Ward made great financial strides in just two years, growing revenue by nearly $800,000 and through online marketing by developing an e-marketing program, launching a virtual tour program and building a valuable Facebook profile and website. In addition, Ward boasts over 20 years of sales and business experience with notable accolades in both the medical and new media industries before he started in hospitality in 2007 as the general manager of a Staybridge Suites. In just over two years, Ward’s property had the Southeast’s highest Guest View scores and won first place for RevPAR growth and service scores for the region.