FOCUS on what matters
INNOVATE from within
RESULTS drive profitability
EFFICIENCY leads to success
WHAT TO EXPECT
This year’s Fall Regionals will ignite a renewed focus on operational leadership through the lens of F.I.R.E.—Focus, Innovation, Results, and Efficiency. Attendees will engage with performance-driven strategies, breakthrough technologies, and actionable insights designed to streamline processes, strengthen team accountability, and deliver measurable outcomes.
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Congratulations to the 2024 CHOC Property of Excellence Winners and Finalists!
CLARION
Clarion Inn Willow River
TN008
COMFORT INN
AND SUITES
Comfort Inn & Suites Branson Meadows
MO610
COMFORT SUITES
Comfort Suites Stuart-Hutchinson Island
FLD73
MAINSTAY
MainStay Suites Gaylord
MI551
QUALITY
Quality Inn Daytona Speedway I-95
FL931
SLEEP
Sleep Inn Winfield – Teays Valley
WV160
FALL REGIONAL SPEAKER
Dominic Dragisich
Executive Vice President, Operations and Chief Global Brand Officer
Dominic Dragisich is the Executive Vice President, Operations and Chief Global Brand Officer for Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the largest and most successful lodging franchisors in the world. In this role, he oversees all of Choice’s brand segments, brand development, segment services, corporate development, and global operations organizations.
Patrick Kruse
Vice President, Portfolio Management
Patrick Kruse is Vice President of the Portfolio Management Team for Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel companies. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the franchisee lifecycle across 6,000 domestic and Caribbean hotels.
Ryan Minton
Ryan Minton is a Best-Selling Author and Keynote Speaker who brings over 20 years of experience leading world-class hospitality brands. As a former senior vice president with industry giants including Hilton and Marriott, he has consistently driven record revenues, profits, and engagement through operational excellence and team development.
Patrick Pacious
President and Chief Executive Officer
Patrick Pacious is President and Chief Executive Officer of Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the largest and most successful lodging franchisors in the world, with nearly 7,500 hotels, representing almost 630,000 rooms, in 46 countries and territories as of September 30, 2023.
Sagar Pandya
Sagar Pandya is a serial entrepreneur and AI strategist with over 20 years of experience helping business owners embrace emerging technology. After scaling and selling his IT company, he now leads Spej AI, an advisory firm that helps organizations implement AI in practical, revenue-focused ways.
Judd Wadholm
Senior Vice President and General Manager, Core Brands
Judd Wadholm serves as Senior Vice President and General Manager, Core Brands, for Choice Hotels International, Inc., one of the world’s largest lodging franchisors. In this role, Mr. Wadholm is responsible for the growth and operational performance of Choice’s extensive U.S. portfolio of nine upper midscale, midscale, and economy brands, comprising over 5,500 hotels.
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