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Our Leadership

Our Executive Team


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Timothy Busch Founder and Chief Executive Officer

A true hospitality visionary and leader, Tim Busch brings over 35 years of business and hospitality industry experience to his role as Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Pacific Hospitality Group, which is a premier hotel development and management firm with 13 hotels and resorts located throughout the United States.

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Garrett Busch President

Garrett S. Busch, in his role as President of Pacific Hospitality Group, is responsible for driving the strategy and operations for the company’s hospitality assets. In this role, Garrett oversees all of PHG, as well as the growing portfolio’s performance and footprint. Garrett’s personal passion is to further grow the Meritage Collection 4-diamond brand.

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Tony ZandGeneral Counsel

Tony serves as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Pacific Hospitality Group and its affiliated hotel properties.  He oversees the company’s legal affairs including corporate governance, labor and employment law, litigation, negotiations, risk management, real estate, securities, and regulatory compliance.

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John Moody Vice President of Finance

John Moody is Vice President of Finance for Pacific Hospitality Group. John arranges conventional financing for Pacific Hospitality Group and its affiliated companies having successfully originated, structured and closed over $3 billion in debt financings.

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Ajeet K. Anand Sr. Vice President, Commercialization

Ajeet Anand is the Senior Vice President of Commercialization for PHG. In this capacity, Ms. Anand oversees all commercial efforts for our portfolio of properties, both independents and branded.

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Kenzie VathVice President Strategic Innovation

Kenzie Vath is the Vice President Strategic Innovation for PHG. As the Vice President Strategic Innovation, Kenzie is responsible for activating all properties' creative outlets, overseeing CapEx, spa, retail, company sustainability and wellness program.

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Stephen Schackne Vice President Food and Beverage

Stephen Schackne elevates and heightens the culinary experience – which proves to be a vital part of the guest experience – at each of Pacific Hospitality Group’s properties.

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Sven GrunderVice President of Operations

As the Vice President of Operations, Sven Grunder oversees Pacific Hospitality Group’s branded properties under the AC Hotels by Marriott® and DoubleTree By Hilton™ flags.

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David Belk Vice President of Field Operations

As the Vice President of Field Operations, David Belk oversees the hotel performance for Hotel Viata® and our branded properties under the Marriott®, Hilton™, and Hyatt® flags.