White Lodging of Merrillville, IN is pleased to announce the appointments of Michael Kauffeld and Kim Meyerholtz to key General Manager positions at the new Courtyard, Springhill Suites, and Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott in downtown Indianapolis.

Kauffeld who is responsible for the 297 room Courtyard by Marriott, and the 156 room Springhill Suites by Marriott, has over 17 years experience in the hospitality industry. Since joining White Lodging in 2003, he has won Marriott Leadership and Guest Satisfaction awards as well as company awards for Property of the Year and General Manager of the Year.

Meyerholtz, named to manage the 168 room Fairfield Inn and Suites, joined White Lodging in 1992 and has served as a General Manager, a Regional Manager, Divisional Director of Training and Recruiting and most recently the Corporate Director of Rooms Operations. She was recognized in 1996 as Marriott's Residence Inn General Manager of the Year, and under her direction the Residence Inn on the Canal in Indianapolis was the Marriott Residence Inn of the Year in 2000. She also serves on the Residence Inn by Marriott Franchise Council and the Fairfield Inn by Marriott Franchise Council.

"Michael and Kim are a winning combination. As tenured leaders they bring a wealth of experience and brand knowledge to this exciting project. Their complimentary talents coupled with their proven track records will ensure not only positive openings, but a strong foundation for long term success at each hotel," said Hal Cook, Regional Vice President for White Lodging.

Scheduled to open in March 2010, the Courtyard, Springhill Suites, and Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott, will be part of Marriott Place, the newest and largest hotel complex in Indianapolis. The entire complex which will also include a JW Marriott, will employ over 1000 individuals, encompass seven acres, include 1626 guest rooms, and offer over 105,000 square feet of meeting space.

White Lodging Services Corporation was established in 1985 and is headquartered in Merrillville, Indiana. White Lodging is a fully integrated hotel ownership, development and operations company - a recognized leader that has defined and cultivated the ability to achieve consistent, sustainable growth among mid- to large-scale hotels across the country. Their current portfolio consists of 142 hotels in eighteen states and encompasses representation of the following leading brands: Marriott International, Inc., Hilton Hotels Corporation, Hyatt Hotels and Resorts, Starwood Hotels and Resorts, and InterContinental Hotel Group.

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