Auro Hotels has added two industry veterans to its Resource Center team. John Krueger joins as the EVP, investments & development, while Josh Slack assumes the role of director of finance.
Krueger brings more than two decades of finance expertise, specializing in mergers and acquisitions, portfolio management and strategic financial advisory services. At Auro Hotels, he spearheads smart growth initiatives, focusing on new acquisitions.
“I am thrilled to join the Auro Hotels team and contribute to its growth trajectory,” said Krueger. “My aim is to leverage my experience to enhance the company’s investment strategies and development initiatives.”
Prior to his tenure at Auro Hotels, Krueger provided advisory services spanning investment valuation, asset management and real estate development. With a focus on the lodging and seniors’ housing industries, he managed portfolios valued at more than $500 million and facilitated transactions exceeding $2 billion in various sectors.
Slack’s career journey includes roles at firms such as Ernst and Young, Extended Stay America, OTO Development and, most recently, Aileron Management.
He has overseen the accounting for multiple multibillion-dollar acquisitions and has a proven track record of utilizing technology to drive efficiencies, according to the company.
“I am excited to be part of the Auro Hotels family and contribute to its financial strategies,” said Slack. “I look forward to leveraging my experience to drive financial performance and contribute to the company’s success.”
DJ Rama, president/CEO, Auro Hotels, said, “These appointments represent a strategic investment in our leadership team. John and Josh’s expertise will be instrumental in steering our company toward continued success and growth.”
Orlando Courtyard acquisition
In other news from Auro Hotels, the company has purchased the Courtyard Orlando Airport. This strategic property acquisition brings Auro’s Orlando portfolio to eight properties and 1,521 rooms.
The Courtyard Orlando Airport is located just over two miles north of Orlando International Airport. The 149-room hotel offers an outdoor pool, The Bistro restaurant and 1,500 sq. ft. of events space.
Sid Wall, EVP, select-service operations, Auro Hotels, said, “The Courtyard Orlando Airport is an amazing opportunity to create a positive environment in a hotel that has welcomed travelers to Orlando for many years. We are excited to start the work to create the next evolution of this hotel that will present hospitality in a new light for our guests, associates and community. We know this market is strong, and we are pleased to grow our presence here.”