Mike Burgess Industry development leader Mike Burgess is now heading up the eastern region development for Vantage’s Upscale Brands that include the company’s midscale to upscale offerings of Lexington® Inn, Lexington Hotel, and the brands that are being relaunched under the Vantage umbrella - Jameson Inn®, Jameson Suites® and 3 Palms Hotels & Resorts®. With over 22 years in the hospitality industry, most recently as Regional Director for Best Western International, Burgess has a wealth of experience and a proven track record of successful franchise development, having developed or repositioned over 200 properties. He will join Mark Williams, who was appointed in August as Group President of Vantage’s Upscale Brands. Burgess will be based out of Fort Myers, FL.