Kenneth D. Gibson, President and Chief Executive Officer
Kenneth D. Gibson is the President and Chief Executive Officer of InnVest and the Chief Operating Officer of each of Westmont Hospitality Management Limited and Westmont Hospitality Canada Limited. He leads the Canadian operations for the Westmont Group and has been in the Canadian hotel marketplace with the Westmont Group since 1994. Prior to joining the Westmont Group in 1990, Mr. Gibson held the position of Vice-President of Operations for Texas based Southwest Inns, a hotel development and management company. Mr. Gibson is also the Chairman of the Board of Choice Hotels Canada Inc.
Tamara L. Lawson, Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary
Tamara L. Lawson is the Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary of InnVest and the Chief Financial Officer of Westmont Hospitality Management Limited and Westmont Hospitality Canada Limited, positions she has held since 2001. Ms. Lawson has over 20 years of financial management and capital market experience. Prior to joining the Westmont Group in 2001, she held several senior executive positions at major Canadian companies, including Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary of Chapters Inc. and Treasurer of Sears Canada Inc. Ms. Lawson is also currently a director of Choice Hotels Canada Inc. Ms. Lawson holds a Master of Business Administration degree from York University and is a Chartered Accountant.