Davidson Hospitality Group has appointed Jason Reader as COO, where he is responsible for driving operational performance and profitability for the management company’s portfolio.
Functional oversight includes all Davidson operating verticals; Davidson Hotels, Davidson Restaurant Group, Pivot and Davidson Resorts, as well as select platform services departments such as strategic operations and marketing.
“I’ve never been more confident in the strength of our leadership and the direction we are heading with Jason at the helm of our operations,” said Thom Geshay, CEO/president, Davidson Hospitality Group. “His successful track record and industry acumen will be instrumental to bolster operational efficiencies, support exceptional guest experiences at scale and ultimately optimize financial performance to create value for our owners.”
Reader brings more than 25 years of hospitality industry experience, with his journey beginning as a dishwasher at a Perkins Restaurant in Pennsylvania. Most recently, he held the role of COO at Remington Hospitality, where he was promoted from SVP, operations to EVP, and eventually COO. Previously, he served as COO at Magna Hospitality and spent 15 years with Pyramid Hotel Group in a variety of leadership roles. Throughout his career, he has overseen hotels spanning more than 20 top lodging brands across North America, with a strong affinity for independent and lifestyle properties.
