Our Team
"Always Doing the Right Thing, Even When No One is Looking"
Meet our Leadership Team

Stuart R. Newmark, CHA.
Operating Partner
Stuart is a veteran hotelier having held senior corporate and general manager positions for over four decades with highly recognized hospitality organizations throughout the United States. These organizations have included: The Kessler Collection, Starwood Capital Group, InterContinental Hotels Group, Davidson Hotel Company, Boykin Management Company, Peabody Hotel Group, Guest Quarters Suite Hotels/Beacon Hotel Corporation, Revolutionary Road Hospitality Group and Yedla Management Company.
He is a hands-on-leader and known as a “work-a-like-it” for the passion he brings to the hospitality industry and focus on maximizing returns for owners/investors, best in brand guest service and development of leadership teams.
Stuart holds Master’s and Bachelor of Science degrees in Hospitality and Tourism Management from the University of Central Florida, Rosen College of Hospitality Management.
In 2014 he was honored by UCF/Rosen College with the distinguished Professional Achievement Award for his years dedicated to the hospitality industry.
Jenna Muth
Jenna directs and supports all property level accounting and finance applications. She has held property based positions throughout her career, including controller, accounting manager and front office manager, which has proven highly beneficial in working with and assisting leadership teams at the respective hotels.
Jenna holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Central Florida Rosen College of Hospitality Management.
Rob Hanson
Rob is a seasoned hospitality sales professional, responsible for directing the sales, marketing and revenue efforts for our Alaskan portfolio; working directing with area sales managers and hotel leadership teams.
Rob holds an Associate of Science degree from Central Wyoming College in Radio & Television Broadcasting.
Rachael Hodgson
Oversees a portfolio of hotel assets in Anchorage and Southeast Alaska.
An accomplished business executive including over twenty years with Alaska telecommunications company GCI.
Chris Scheffer
Oversees a portfolio of hotel assets in Fairbanks, Seward, and the Kenai Peninsula
Seasoned hotelier with over twenty years of industry experience.
Jamie McKay
Supports accounting and financial functions for all hotel assets in Alaska and Florida.
Seasoned accounting professional with a background spanning over twenty years.
Amber Stringer
Experienced in hotel operations and human resources. Oversees all JL Hospitality Management human resources functions, including recruitment, training and development, policies and procedures, associate recognition and onboarding. A graduate of Johnson and Wales University.
Ashley Gardner
Oversees hotel assets in Anchorage, Alaska. Seasoned hotelier with previous General Manager and Food & Beverage Director positions.
Brian Huling
With over fourteen years of revenue and inventory management in the hospitality and tour industries, Brian’s key focus is on maximizing revenue opportunities at all JL Hospitality Management/Alaska hotels and resorts.
A graduate of Ashland University, Brian holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration.
Lisa Simons
Oversees all hotel assets in Fairbanks. A seasoned hotelier with decades long experience serving in General Manager roles.
Chris Hudson
Oversees the Grande Denali Lodge, Denali Bluffs Hotel and the Denali Park Hotel.