Chris Dougherty has been appointed as Vice President of Hospitality Operations at Carter Hospitality Group

In his new position, he will oversee operations for Carter's growing portfolio of hotels and wineries - directing 345 employees while supporting general managers, improving operational efficiencies, driving financial objectives and creating new guest experiences to enhance guest satisfaction and profitability.

According to Jeff Carter, president of Carter Hospitality, a family-owned hospitality company with four hotels and resorts and three wineries across the United States, Dougherty has a nearly 30-year track record of successful experience in the hotel and resort sector and is a valuable addition to his company's executive team.

Dougherty was most recently with Lodging Dynamics Hospitality Group, a Utah-based operator of premium-brand, select-service and extended-stay hotels where he worked for over seven years advancing from opening general manager to regional director of operations. He has led hotel openings and management teams for multiple high-profile brands - from Marriott to Hilton - serving as a multi-property general manager at Island Hospitality Management, Evolution Hospitality and White Lodging Services. He began his career with Marriott International, gaining experience across multiple departments at both full-service and select-service properties.