Management Team Named for Candlewood Suites' Newest Facility Here

IRVINE, CA-Carolyn Stoops, Michelle Bell and Mernard Matic is the new management team for Candlewood Hotel Co. based in Wichita, KSc at the company’s newest Orange County facility, the Orange County Airport Candlewood Suites.

Stoops will be general manager, the same position she most recently held at the Anaheim South Candlewood Suites. Previously, she was director of sales for the hotel, and last November was named the company’s western region general manager rookie of the year. Stoops worked for Marriott for 10 years in the Orange County area prior to joining Candlewood.

Bell, who was director of sales for the Irvine East Candlewood Suites will keep the same position at her new location. Her previous sales experience includes positions with Holiday Inn and Country Inn and Suites.