"Steve brings exceptional operating depth and expertise to our company," Whetsell notes. "He has been through a number of economic cycles in the hotel industry, experience which will be highly beneficial as the hotel economy begins to emerge from its extended downturn." And in a final change at the company, Interstate president and COO John Emery has announced he will complete his exit from the company by year's end.

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