Consumer >> CEO Interviews >> November 4, 2013
Pamela J.W. Barnhill is President and Chief Operating Officer of InnSuites Hospitality Trust (Amex: IHT). Ms. Barnhill’s career with InnSuites has progressed through roles in revenue management, sales and General Manager of two InnSuites Hotels. In her current role, Ms. Barnhill focuses on increasing sales and lowering costs, and growing the InnSuites and IBC Hotels brands through trademark sales. Prior to her career at InnSuites, Ms. Barnhill’s career included roles with Motorola Semiconductor, Franchise Finance Corporation of America, FFCA; and Pittiglio, Rabin, Todd & McGrath — PRTM — Management Consulting. She earned an MBA in industrial administration from Carnegie Mellon University, and a B.A. in economics and mathematics cum laude with honors from the University of Arizona. Profile
Mark E. Berg has been Corporate Trustee and Executive Vice President of Acquisitions and Dispositions for the InnSuites Hospitality Trust since June 1998. Mr. Berg has been a Registered Investment Adviser since 1985, advising corporations and high-net-worth individuals with portfolio and cash management. From 1979 to 1985, he was a Senior Portfolio Manager with Valley National Bank of Arizona, where he managed a $350 million fixed income portfolio. He received a Master of Business Administration from Arizona State University, a Master of International Management from the American Graduate School of International Management, and a Bachelor of Science in business administration from American University. Profile
James F. Wirth has been Chairman of the board and Chief Executive Officer of InnSuites Hospitality Trust since January 30, 1998. He is the largest shareholder of the trust, and the manager and primary owner — together with his family — of Rare Earth Financial, LLC and affiliated entities, owners and operators of hotels, since 1980. Mr. Wirth has significant real estate and hotel industry experience since 1970 as Assistant to the President and Division President of Ramada Inn, Inc. He also has a significant investment in the company shares, which the company states is a strong incentive to advance shareholder interests. In addition, Mr. Wirth has served on the company’s board for over 15 years. Profile
Mr. Wirth: I founded the company in 1972. Realty Refund
