In 1977, he accepted the role of Quality Assurance Manager for a major food company in Stockton, CA. He then pursued his education in the States, earning his Master’s degree in Food Science & Technology from the University of California, Davis, where he also completed his post-graduate studies and research in Food Microbiology. During his twelve-year tenure with Kimpton Hotel & Restaurant Group, David led as Vice President, West Coast Operations and later Vice President, East Coast Operations while the company was undergoing its most progressive phase of development.Ī native of India, Ish earned his undergraduate degree in Dairy Science & Technology from Sardar Patel University, Anand, Gujarat, India in 1969. Most recently, he held the position of President of Centralized Service Hotel Division for Canada-based Sunwing Travel Group, which was preceded by his role as President & COO for Wright Investments, Inc., a capacity he held for seven years. He has an impressive background with Marriott, Hilton and IHG brands and brings experience overseeing the operations of global businesses ranging from $300MM to $6B. With a record of strategic leadership, David has been the driving force behind innovative processes to optimize productivity and create sustained growth. His portfolio comprises several types of hospitality organizations from four star boutique hotels with Kimpton Hotels to receiverships/lender owned assets with Prism Hotels & Resorts. Mitch holds a Bachelor's degree and Master's degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Tennessee.Īs COO, David provides leadership and strategic vision through operational, managerial and administrative procedures.ĭavid has enjoyed a versatile career of thirty years in hospitality, in which the past eleven years were spent in a President or COO role. His efforts have earned him nationwide recognition, which includes his most recent honor of receiving the NSDAR Americanism Award. He also serves as the Vice Chair of the Convention and Visitor's Bureau and is an advocate for ending human trafficking in the hospitality industry. Mitch maintains his presence on boards of local organizations that support education and economic development in Vision's hometown of Chattanooga, TN. Mitch serves on the Marriott International Franchise Advisory Council and the Hilton Worldwide Owner's Advisory Council.
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Most recently, Vision received the Marriott International Development Partner of the Year Award- Full Service, Marriott International Partnership Circle Award, the Marriott International Serve 360 Award, the Developer of the Year Award for the Hampton Brand by Hilton Worldwide, and the Multi-Brand Developer of the Year Award by Hilton Worldwide. Mitch has led Vision to be the recipient of many awards, as well as industry media recognition in the fields of development, community service, design, and achievement. Under his leadership as President and CEO, Vision holds a growing portfolio of hotels affiliated with premium brands such as Hilton Worldwide and Marriott International, including the company's first boutique hotel, The Edwin.
in 1997 with a mere $3,000 in his savings account. Mitch Patel founded Vision Hospitality Group, Inc.
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