Bud is currently the general manager of the award-winning Hilton Garden Inn Providence Airport, regional director for The Stowehof in Stowe, Vermont, and corporate food & beverage director for Newport Hospitality Group. His prior experience includes running a variety of hotels for Victor Management and Lane Hospitality over the course of a career spanning four decades in the industry.

Bud has also spent two years as an internal and policy auditor during his tenure at Victor Management. Lastly, he owned and operated Cities Grille and Wine Shop in Williamsburg, Virginia for 15 years.