Erika BauchrowitzAtlanta-based Hotel Equities (HE)www.hotelequities.com recently named Erika Bauchrowitz to the position of Regional Director of Operations. She reports to Rob Cote, the firm's Vice President of Operations. Erika has responsibility for the oversight of multiple brands in her region including Georgia, Florida, Louisiana and Missouri. While a student at the University of Las Vegas, Nevada, Erika began working at the nearby Tropicana Resort and Casino. She found her career and has since logged 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Over the years, she has served in positions including front office manager, housekeeping manager and employee development and training manager. She has held positions in hotel operations with Hyatt Hotels and served as a General Manager with both Starwood and Hilton Hotels. A native of Managua, Nicaragua, Erika loves to travel and has spent time living in Central and South America as well as Australia. She holds a B.S. degree in Business Administration from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. In her free time, she enjoys playing golf, traveling and spending time with family. She currently lives in Charlotte, North Carolina.