SpringHill Suites Vero Beach
Indian River Chamber Names SpringHill Suites Vero Beach as Mid-size Company
of 2015, Bestows Honor at 18
th
Annual Industry Appreciation’s Awards luncheon
Vero Beach, FL and Atlanta, GA–September 21, 2015 – The Indian River County Chamber of
Commerce celebrated the achievements of local companies at its 18th Annual Industry
Appreciation Awards Luncheon at the Indian River State College Richardson Center. SpringHill
Suites by Marriott Vero Beach was honored as the Chamber’s 2015 Medium Company of the
Year, based on employment levels.
Atlanta-based Hotel Equities serves as the management company and shares ownership with
Vero Beach-based Kite Properties, LLC for the 83-room property. Missy Davis is the General
Manager, Amy Selby is the Director of Sales and Talya Shepherd serves as the Operations
Manager.
The Chamber’s Company of the Year award recognizes local businesses that stimulate the
Indian River County economy, make contributions back to the community, provide quality year-
round employment and have an overall positive impact on the county.
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Vero Beach was recognized as the Chamber’s Medium-sized
Business of the Year. The hotel opened in 2009 and has 30 employees, generating an estimated
$55,300 in annual payroll taxes and $62,800 in property taxes each year. SpringHill has seen a
23% increase in sales over the past year and was recognized with a Gold Circle Award from
Marriott for ranking in the top 10% of the brand in overall Guest Satisfaction Scores. The hotel
hosts a number of non-profit events throughout the year and donates room nights for local
fundraisers.
Photo caption: The Chamber of Commerce of
Indian River County, Florida, honored the
SpringHill Suites Vero Beach as the Medium-
sized Business of the Year. Representing the
hotel at the awards ceremony were (left to
right) Talya Shephard, Operations Manager;
Keith Kite, Kite Properties, LLC; Missy Davis,
General Manager; and Amy Selby, Director of
Sales.
Hotel Equities (HE) is an Atlanta-based full-scale hotel ownership, management and
development firm operating more than 95 hotels throughout North America. Frederick W.
Cerrone, CHA, serves as Chairman and CEO; Brad Rahinsky serves as President and COO. For
more information, visit www.hotelequities.com.
Contacts:
Margaret M. Jones, Director of Public Relations, Hotel Equities, 770.934.2170
Brad Rahinsky, President and Chief Operating Officer, Hotel Equities, 678.578.4444, x 22
Joe Reardon, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Business Development, Hotel Equities,
678.578.4444, x 23
