Joe Leinacker has been appointed Chief Executive Officer - Hotels Division at Foley Entertainment Group
Foley Entertainment Group Chairman Bill Foley announced today the appointment of Joe Leinacker as Chief Executive Officer - Hotels Division of Foley Entertainment Group (FEG). In this role, Leinacker will oversee business operations for FEG's luxury hotel collection including the acclaimed MacArthur Place and Farmhouse Inn in Sonoma County, 27 North in Healdsburg, the iconic Hotel Californian in Santa Barbara, Black Walnut Inn & Vineyard in Willamette Valley, Oregon, and Wharekauhau Country Estate in Palliser Bay, New Zealand. He will direct the overall business strategy for the hospitality group, transforming guest experiences across the portfolio under his leadership.
Leinacker has had a storied career in hospitality that spans over three decades with global companies like Marriott, Hilton, and independent luxury brand The Meritage Collection. Most recently, he led teams at Pacific Hospitality Group (PHG) as Regional Managing Director, overseeing the award-winning Meritage Resort and Spa in Napa Valley and Pasea Hotel & Spa in Huntington Beach, California. He's also a four-time award recipient of General Manager of the Year across multiple hotel companies over the years.
Originally from Topeka, Kansas, Joe's hospitality career has seen many successes, including the award-winning luxury property Pasea Hotel & Spa which, under his leadership, became one of the most sought-after properties in Southern California. He also re-shaped the Meritage Resort and Spa to become a popular entertainment hub for Napa Valley. Known for his ability to elevate the guest experience and transform workplace culture, Leinacker will lead the Foley Entertainment Group team into further success to ensure that each hotel delivers unique and lasting memories rooted in a strong sense of place and service excellence.
Las Vegas, Nevada
United States
