Essex Hotel Management

Our Leadership Team

Our greatest asset is our people, and we seek team members who are dedicated to guest service, as their passion is key to achieving high levels of customer satisfaction, guest loyalty, and team member engagement. At Essex, accessibility to senior leadership is more than a promise—it’s a fundamental aspect of how we do business.

We believe in a hands-on approach, where ideas are valued and proactive management is standard. This commitment allows us to swiftly adapt to challenges, supported by a responsive, detail-oriented team dedicated to creating a culture of teamwork and accountability.

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

Jerald Eichelberger - Smiling business professional in a checkered blazer having a conversation across a table in a modern office lounge, with other professionals engaging in background discussions.

Jerald Eichelberger

CEO / CFO and Founding Principal

Barbara Purvis President and Founding Principal

Barbara Purvis

President and Founding Principal

John Kattato - Confident, smiling business professional in a windowpane-patterned blazer and light blue shirt, posing in front of softly blurred curtains.

JOHN KATTATO

Senior Vice President Operations

Corporate Team

Cheryl Huhn

Director of Revenue and Sales Strategy

Chris Mellone

VP Operations

Keith W Shugerts

VP Project and Facilities Management

Bridgett Ellis Head Shot

Bridgett Ellis

Project Coordinator

Jonathan Clark Head Shot

Jonathan Clark

Director Finance and Accounting

Yomara De Jesus Head Shot

Yomara De Jesus

Regional Director of Operations

Rich Cambeis Head Shot

Rich Cambeis

Top Line Specialist/Task Force

Genevieve Benware Head Shot

Genevieve Benware

Payroll and Operations Specialist

Allison Kattinger

Director HR Management Services

Kristen Scrolis Head Shot

Kristen Srolis

Controller

Anne Mancuso Head Shot

Anne Mancuso

Assistant Controller

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David Yaw

Senior Staff Accountant