Misty Ross and Cheryl Sinclair have joined OTO Development as vice president, sales and marketing; and vice president, human resources, respectively. OTO Development, part of The Johnson Group, is a private company that develops, owns and operates upscale select-service hotels throughout the continental United States.
In her new role, Ross will oversee business development, revenue generation, and profit maximization across OTO’s owned and managed hotel portfolios.
“Misty is a dynamic addition to OTO Development, bringing both enthusiasm and expertise to our leadership team as we lean into aggressive goals,” CEO Todd Turner said in a statement. “She has a proven track record of developing and executing strategic initiatives that drive revenue and enhance brand reputation.”
Ross launched her hospitality career with Marriott International. She joined Concord Hospitality in 2008, where she held sales and marketing roles of increasing responsibility, most recently serving as regional vice president of sales. Sixteen years at Concord gave Ross with extensive experience in hotel openings, transitions and acquisitions, as well as management contracts.
In her new role, Sinclair will lead and develop OTO’s human resources team, which supports 2,700 employees across the country.
“OTO is poised for growth, making this an ideal time to enhance our human resources department,” Turner said. “Cheryl brings fresh insights from a variety of industry sectors that will be instrumental in guiding our HR strategies into the future.”
Sinclair’s human resources career spans the lodging, cruise and travel and insurance industries. She spent nearly two decades with Farmers Insurance, where she held roles of increasing responsibility including AVP, human resources, before moving into executive positions at Princess Cruises, Buckle Insurance and, most recently, MCR Hotels, where she served as VP, human resources.