Charlestowne Hotels has appointed Robert “Ed” Manning as director, operations; Kimber Lakes as director, sales; and Mark Buot as director, food and beverage.
Manning will oversee day-to-day operations across the company’s portfolio, focusing on performance optimization that balances the short and long-term needs of the company’s collection of independent and soft-branded properties. He brings extensive experience across resort, lifestyle, urban and residential hotels, with time spent in senior leadership roles at Two Roads Hospitality and Interstate Hotels & Resorts.
Lakes will lead portfolio-wide sales strategy and support property teams in driving revenue and market share. Her background spans senior revenue and operations roles, where she partnered closely with ownership groups, supported multiple openings, and oversaw performance across a growing hotel portfolio.
Buot will advance the company’s culinary and beverage programs with a focus on profitability, execution and experience-driven differentiation. He brings more than 15 years of F&B leadership experience, including senior roles with Park Hyatt Chicago, Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago and several Marriott- and Hilton-branded properties.
“Charlestowne’s ability to remain agile was central to our evolution in 2025,” said Kyle Hughey, CEO, Charlestowne Hotels. “That flexibility allowed us to take on strategic takeovers and new development, and as we move into 2026, this expanded leadership team positions us to continue growing organically, provide our owners with personalized guidance, and deliver distinctive hospitality experiences that keep guests returning again and again.”
