Lisa Johnson, a financial leader in the hotel industry for over 10 years, has recently been appointed controller of the Mystic Marriott Hotel and Spa.
Overseeing a staff of three people, Lisa Johnson manages all the financial aspects of the hotel, including planning and implementing procedures and systems, preparing fiscal analysis of operations and supervising the entire financial department.
“I hope to bring some stability and my years of experience with the company to help this team grow,” said Johnson. “I plan to help cultivate the accounting staff at this hotel in order for them to be able to position themselves to take on more challenging roles within the company as we continue to develop.”
Lisa has worked at Waterford Hotel Group since her graduation from college in 1993 and has held a variety of positions. Beginning with accounts payable, Lisa continued her employment as a property accountant, a cash manager, and an assistant controller. Most recently, she was a regional hotel controller. She was responsible for the financial aspects of up to eleven hotels at any given time, ensuring accurate financial statements for all properties and working with sales and operations teams at the corporate office to guarantee the success of the hotel. When she started with the company, it had only eighteen hotels. Now, it has over twenty-five.
Originally from Uncasville, CT, Lisa graduated from Eastern Connecticut State University in Willimantic, CT.
About Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa
The AAA Four Diamond Mystic Marriott, with scenic views of the Poheganut Reservoir as a backdrop, features 285 rooms, more than 20,000 square feet of meeting space, a 145-seat AAA Four Diamond Octagon steakhouse restaurant, Vines at Octagon, a Starbucks Coffee Bar, high-speed Internet access, videoconferencing abilities and the Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa, Connecticut's first and only prestigious Red Door. Built by Wolman Construction of Waterford and professionally managed by Waterford Hotel Group, the hotel is strategically located in the heart of one of New England's fastest growing tourism destinations. As the largest hotel in the region outside of area casinos, the six-story Mystic Marriott, in the Mystic Executive Park at Exit 88 in Groton, has become the hub for social, corporate, group, conference and leisure travel in the region. For further property information please contact Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa at telephone 860-446-2600, reservations line 866-449-7390 or fax 860-446-2696. Website: www.mysticmarriott.com
About Waterford Hotel Group
Waterford Hotel Group is a national hotel management firm with 28 properties under contract in nine states. The company will manage the new Hartford Marriott Downtown, opening in 2005 as a centerpiece of the Adriaen’s Landing development that also includes the new Waterford Management-managed Connecticut Convention Center. With corporate offices in Waterford, CT, Waterford Hotel Group is one of the most successful management companies in the hospitality industry. The company’s nationwide roster of properties consistently achieves exceptional market share and returns well above industry averages. This outstanding track record is based on strategic growth, intimate knowledge of industry trends, and providing value for customers and investors. For further information, contact Waterford Hotel Group, Inc., 914 Hartford Turnpike, P.O. Box 715, Waterford, CT 06385; telephone 860-442-4559, fax 860-437-7752, or visit the company's website at www.waterfordhotelgroup.com
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