--- title: Our Team - JL Hospitality Management description: Doing the right thing even when no one is looking. --- [![JL Hospitality Management](https://www.jlhotelgroup.com/hubfs/logos/jl_logo_white.svg "JL Hospitality Management")](https://www.jlhotelgroup.com/?hsLang=en) [![JL Hospitality Management](https://www.jlhotelgroup.com/hubfs/logos/jl_logo_white.svg "JL Hospitality Management")](https://www.jlhotelgroup.com/?hsLang=en) [![JL Hospitality Management](https://www.jlhotelgroup.com/hubfs/logos/jl_logo_white.svg "JL Hospitality Management")](https://www.jlhotelgroup.com/?hsLang=en) This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. - [Portfolio](https://www.jlhotelgroup.com/portfolio) Show submenu for Portfolio - [Hotels & Resorts](https://www.jlhotelgroup.com/hotels-and-resorts) - [Restaurants & Bars](https://www.jlhotelgroup.com/restaurants-and-bars) - [RV Park](https://www.jlhotelgroup.com/rv-park) - [About](https://www.jlhotelgroup.com/about) - [Team](https://www.jlhotelgroup.com/team) - [Careers](https://www.jlhotelgroup.com/careers) - [Contact Us](https://www.jlhotelgroup.com/contact) - [Portfolio](https://www.jlhotelgroup.com/portfolio) Show submenu for Portfolio - [Hotels & Resorts](https://www.jlhotelgroup.com/hotels-and-resorts) - [Restaurants & Bars](https://www.jlhotelgroup.com/restaurants-and-bars) - [RV Park](https://www.jlhotelgroup.com/rv-park) - [About](https://www.jlhotelgroup.com/about) - [Team](https://www.jlhotelgroup.com/team) - [Careers](https://www.jlhotelgroup.com/careers) - [Contact Us](https://www.jlhotelgroup.com/contact) This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. # Our Team "Always Doing the Right Thing, Even When No One is Looking" ## Meet our Leadership Team --- ![stuart\_newmark](https://www.jlhotelgroup.com/hubfs/stuart_newmark.jpg "stuart_newmark") ## 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](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dXpfvolwag) for his years dedicated to the hospitality industry. --- ### [Chris Scheffer Executive Vice President of Operations/Alaska](https://www.jlhotelgroup.com/team#inline-content-1widget_1759358207586) ![chris scheffer](https://www.jlhotelgroup.com/hubfs/chris%20scheffer.png) ### Chris Scheffer Executive Vice President of Operations/Alaska Oversees a portfolio of hotel assets in Fairbanks, Seward, and the Kenai Peninsula Seasoned hotelier with over twenty years of industry experience. ### [Jenna Muth Vice President of Accounting](https://www.jlhotelgroup.com/team#inline-content-2widget_1759358207586) ![Jenna Muth](https://www.jlhotelgroup.com/hubfs/Jenna%20Muth.jpg) ### Jenna Muth Vice President of Accounting 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 Vice President of Sales & Marketing Alaska](https://www.jlhotelgroup.com/team#inline-content-3widget_1759358207586) ![Rob Hanson](https://www.jlhotelgroup.com/hubfs/rob_hanson.jpg) ### Rob Hanson Vice President of Sales & Marketing Alaska 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. ### [Ashley Gardner Regional Vice President of Operations/Alaska](https://www.jlhotelgroup.com/team#inline-content-4widget_1759358207586) ![Ashley Gardner](https://www.jlhotelgroup.com/hubfs/Ashley%20Gardner.jpg) ### Ashley Gardner Regional Vice President of Operations/Alaska Oversees hotel assets in Anchorage, Alaska. Seasoned hotelier with previous General Manager and Food & Beverage Director positions. ### [Jamie McKay Director of Accounting](https://www.jlhotelgroup.com/team#inline-content-5widget_1759358207586) ![Jamie Mckay](https://www.jlhotelgroup.com/hubfs/Jamie%20Mckay.jpeg) ### Jamie McKay Director of Accounting 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 Director of Human Resources](https://www.jlhotelgroup.com/team#inline-content-6widget_1759358207586) ![Amber Stringer](https://www.jlhotelgroup.com/hubfs/Amber%20Stringer.jpg) ### Amber Stringer Director of Human Resources 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. ### [Brian Huling Sr. Director of Revenue Management, Alaska](https://www.jlhotelgroup.com/team#inline-content-7widget_1759358207586) ![Brian Huling](https://www.jlhotelgroup.com/hubfs/Brian%20Huling.jpg) ### Brian Huling Sr. Director of Revenue Management, Alaska 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 Fairbanks, Alaska Area Manager of Operations](https://www.jlhotelgroup.com/team#inline-content-8widget_1759358207586) ![Lisa Simons](https://www.jlhotelgroup.com/hubfs/Lisa%20Simons.jpg) ### Lisa Simons Fairbanks, Alaska Area Manager of Operations Oversees all hotel assets in Fairbanks. A seasoned hotelier with decades long experience serving in General Manager roles. ### [Chris Hudson Managing Director/Denali, AK Hotels](https://www.jlhotelgroup.com/team#inline-content-9widget_1759358207586) ![Chris Hudson](https://www.jlhotelgroup.com/hubfs/chris-hudson.jpeg) ### Chris Hudson Managing Director/Denali, AK Hotels Oversees the Grande Denali Lodge, Denali Bluffs Hotel and the Denali Park Hotel. ### [Donovan Fredericksen Director of Facilities Management/Alaska](https://www.jlhotelgroup.com/team#inline-content-10widget_1759358207586) ![Donovan Fredericksen](https://www.jlhotelgroup.com/hubfs/899.jpg) ### Donovan Fredericksen Director of Facilities Management/Alaska Donovan brings extensive multi-site operations, facilities, and leadership experience to JL Hospitality Management’s Alaska portfolio. A retired U.S. Air Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal professional and former Quality Assurance Manager, he transitioned into hospitality through hands-on project and field operations supervision with JL Properties. He now oversees facilities strategy, preventive maintenance, compliance, vendor management, and regional support across the company’s hotels and resorts, applying disciplined operational excellence, safety focus, and practical problem-solving to protect assets and elevate the guest experience. ### [Kaisa Ailio Marketing Manager/Alaska](https://www.jlhotelgroup.com/team#inline-content-11widget_1759358207586) ![Kaisa Aillio](https://www.jlhotelgroup.com/hubfs/dea45f31-f37a-4863-9235-2d23f63ec050.jpeg) ### Kaisa Ailio Marketing Manager/Alaska Leads marketing for JL Hospitality Management's Alaska portfolio. Originally from Finland, with a background in international marketing across the health technology industry. Holds a Master's degree in Strategic Marketing Communication from Emerson College. ## stay connected [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/welovehotels9/) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/jl-hospitality-management-llc/) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/jlhospitalitymanagement/) #### Contact us [![JL Hospitality Management](https://www.jlhotelgroup.com/hubfs/logos/jl_logo_white.svg "JL Hospitality Management")](https://www.jlhotelgroup.com/?hsLang=en) **Florida Office** 407-878-0234 JL Hospitality Management, LLC 1355 South International Parkway, Suite 2461 Lake Mary, Florida 32746 **Alaska Office** JL Hospitality Management, LLC 3201 C Street, Suite 510 Anchorage, Alaska 99503 [info@jlhotelgroup.com](mailto:info@jlhotelgroup.com) #### Locations - [Anchorage, AK](https://www.anchorage.net/) - [Denali, AK](https://www.alaska.org/destination/denali-national-park) - [Fairbanks, AK](https://www.explorefairbanks.com/) - [Haines, AK](https://www.visithaines.com/) - [Homer, AK](https://www.homeralaska.org/) - [Juneau, AK](https://www.traveljuneau.com/) - [Kenai, AK](https://www.travelalaska.com/destinations/cities-towns/kenai) - [Orlando, FL](http://www.cityoforlando.net/) - [Seward, AK](https://www.seward.com/) - [Sitka, AK](https://visitsitka.org/) - [Soldotna, AK](https://visitsoldotna.com/) #### Information - [About Us](https://www.jlhotelgroup.com/about) - [Portfolio](https://www.jlhotelgroup.com/portfolio) - [Team](https://www.jlhotelgroup.com/team) - [Careers](https://www.jlhotelgroup.com/careers) - [Contact us](https://www.jlhotelgroup.com/contact) - [Privacy Policy](https://www.jlhotelgroup.com/privacy-policy) Copyright © 2026 JL Hospitality Management, LLC