Shawn Delaney is the co-founder and President/CEO of National Hospitality Management, a hospitality company he established with the vision of becoming the premier hotel developer and operator in the Upper Midscale market within the Western United States. Shawn’s leadership is the driving force behind the company’s culture, firmly believing that having the right team members who love what they do is essential for driving success to the bottom line.

With 35 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Shawn’s career is marked by a series of significant leadership roles. Before founding National Hospitality Management, he served as President of Sunway Hotel Management, a Kansas City-based hotel operator specializing in brands such as Hilton, Marriott, IHG, and Wyndham. His extensive experience also includes leadership positions at renowned organizations like Miraval Resorts, Benchmark Hospitality, Texas Western Hospitality, and Wyndham International. Shawn began his hospitality journey with Hilton Hotels Corporation in New York City, where he held various roles, including General Manager, Banquet Manager, Front Office Manager, Executive Housekeeper, Rooms Director, and Director of Hotel Operations.

Under Shawn’s direct supervision, hotels have consistently excelled, winning numerous prestigious awards, including the Ramp-Up Award for Hilton Garden Inn, Opening Hotel of the Year for TownePlace Suites by Marriott, Service Team Member of the Year for Marriott, Marriott Platinum Hotel Award, Chairman’s Award, Silver Hotel Award, and several Hilton Conrad Awards.

Shawn holds a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management from New York City College of Technology and a Master of Business Administration from St. John’s University.

When Shawn’s not busy developing hotels you can find him training for the next Ironman race, at the gym, floating in his pool, traveling and his biggest love skiing with his two sons.

With over 40 years of experience in the construction and real estate industries, Mr. Coletti has excelled as a developer, residential designer, general contractor, supervisor, and real estate broker. Since 1978, he has been at the forefront of numerous successful ventures, including the development and construction of residential and commercial properties.

Building on this expertise, Mr. Coletti founded a thriving hotel management company, where he has played a pivotal role in developing, owning, and managing 10 upper mid-scale Hilton-branded hotels. As the largest Hilton franchisee in Nevada, he is a primary equity partner in all 10 properties, with plans for expanding his portfolio by developing six additional hotels in the near future.

Mr. Coletti’s track record of success, combined with his deep industry knowledge, positions him as a respected leader in both construction and hospitality.

Mike is a versatile, high performing leader with over thirty years of results-oriented success in the health care, hardware, and engineering industries.  As Chief Financial Officer for National Hospitality Management, Mike manages and oversees the financial viability of the businesses to help ensure that key performance objectives are realized.  As a member NHM’s senior leadership team, he focuses on project administration and managing key relationships with financial institutions that support the company’s growth objectives.

Previously for ten years, Mike was employed by Optum Health, a subsidiary of United Health Group, as a Senior Vice President with emphasis on financial management and organizational development.

Prior to Optum, Mike was President and co-founder of HyLoft Inc. and Diamond Storage Concepts LLC spanning ten years. Hyloft and Diamond manufactured and marketed hardware products through a multi-continent distribution network that included Wal Mart, Amazon, Home Depot, Lowes and other major chain stores.

Prior to HyLoft, Mike had worked again in the healthcare industry for University Medical Center, St. Rose Dominican, and FHP hospitals in Nevada and California in senior leadership positions with various patient care entities.

He started his professional career as an advanced structures Aerospace Engineer at Northrop Corporation designing and building stealth aircraft like the B-2 and YF-23

Mike has a Master of Business Administration degree from Pepperdine University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering from Iowa State University.

Francisco Morales, our Director of Operations, brings over 30 years of hospitality experience to his role. Beginning his career at the front desk, Francisco has ascended through the ranks, holding various leadership positions including Assistant Director of Front Office, Corporate Sales Manager, Director of Front Office, Hotel Manager, and General Manager. His expertise is rooted in the luxury full-service market, with significant tenures at Millennium Hotels & Resorts, Warwick Hotels, and Helmsley Hotels.

Francisco joined our team in September 2014 as the General Manager at the Hilton Garden Inn. His journey within our company has included roles as Area General Manager and now, as our Director of Operations. Notably, he has spearheaded the opening of four award-winning hotels, emphasizing operational efficiency, cultural development, and employee engagement to achieve our ultimate objectives of guest and investor satisfaction.

A proud alumnus of Johnson & Wales’ School of Hospitality, Francisco has built his career on the East Coast, primarily in New York City, before relocating to Las Vegas. Outside of his professional life, he enjoys swimming—a skill he recently acquired under the mentorship of his boss and mentor, Shawn—as well as biking, running, dancing, and traveling.

Brian J. Werstuck is the Director of Business Analytics at National Hospitality Management. With nearly 20 years of hospitality experience, Brian started his career in the engineering department at MGM Grand before transitioning to front-of-house roles with a Hilton franchise. He joined National Hospitality Management in 2011 as a Front Desk Manager at Hilton Garden Inn Las Vegas Strip South, quickly rising to the role of Controller and then Director of Operations. In 2014, he became General Manager of SpringHill Suites Las Vegas North Speedway, where his leadership led to a 25% increase in RevPAR during his first year. After seven years in that role, Brian moved into his current corporate position, where he oversees vital operational functions across the company and drives system improvements.

Brian’s expertise lies in systems and workflows, allowing him to streamline processes across multiple departments and ensure smooth operations. Known for his accuracy and respect toward colleagues, Brian fosters strong relationships throughout the company by treating everyone with fairness and a dedication to getting things done right. Outside of work, Brian is a lifelong learner and an animal lover, spending time with his dogs. At home, his dogs run the show.

Stefanie Rodriguez, Regional Director of Sales with National Hospitality Management has been recognized as an award winning leader.  Her experience in the last thirty years includes, Restaurant Management, Special Event Management, Convention Center Banquet and Sales Manager, Hotel Sales as both Catering & Sales Manager as well as Director of Sales.

Finding her passion for the hospitality industry at an early age working long hours in a family business, her studies led to an associate’s degree in Hospitality Management and an opportunity with the Kentucky Derby to try out special event management on the road instead of restaurant management.   Other large events soon followed with the Belmont Stakes, Buick Golf Tournament, Saratoga Springs Summer Horse Racing, and Houston Rodeo just to name a few.

In 2007, Stefanie secured a full time position as Banquet and Sales Manager with Aramark at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center.   As Catering Manager she worked alongside 250 employees executing prestigious food and beverage events.   As Sales Manager, Stefanie planned and executed million dollar events.  ARAMARK lost the contract with the convention center and Levy Restaurants was awarded to take over.  With the new company coming in, this led to Stefanie being promoted to Senior Sales Manager.

Seeking a new challenge, Stefanie accepted a task force role in Las Vegas at the Las Vegas Convention Center in 2011 on a three month assignment, eventually leading to a Catering Director position with the Embassy Suites.

In 2017, Stefanie was employed by National Hospitality Management as Senior Sales and Special Event Manager for the Hilton Garden Inn Las Vegas Strip South hotel.  Since joining NHM, Stefanie has opened two hotels, a Hampton Inn hotel and Home2 Suites Hotel.

Today, her achievements have been recognized by earning the prestigious Conrad Hilton Achievement Award as the top 1% in the Hilton Brand worldwide for excellence in customer service and cleanliness two years in a row.  Currently, she manages a team of Sales Directors and is in charge of hiring, training and developing Director of Sales candidates for the new hotels NHM opens each year.

Always ready for the next challenge, Stefanie also enjoys spending time with her husband and their dog exploring new adventures around the United States.

Angela De La Paz serves as the Area General Manager at National Hospitality Management, bringing over 22 years of experience to the role. Her distinguished career in hospitality spans leadership positions with renowned hotel brands including Hyatt Place, Residence Inn by Marriott, Embassy Suites by Hilton, Homewood Suites by Hilton, and Hilton Garden Inn.

Angela began her career at Alexis Park Resort and Spa and has advanced through a range of roles, from Front Office Manager to Director of Hotel Operations, Assistant General Manager, General Manager, and Dual General Manager. Her extensive background underscores her expertise in boosting profitability and revitalizing underperforming hotels.

Angela is widely recognized for her strategic approach to enhancing guest experiences and optimizing operational efficiency. Over her career, she has received several prestigious accolades, including the “Hotel of the Year” award, “Manager of the Year,” “Manager of the Quarter” and Hilton’s “Top 5% of the Brand Award.” These achievements highlight her exceptional ability to drive financial growth and operational excellence.

Her success is built on a foundation of retaining staff, mentorship and development, leadership, improving service scores, and implementing comprehensive training programs for both staff and management. Angela’s deep expertise is marked by her ability to turn around struggling properties through strategic management and operational improvements.

Known for her consistent success in enhancing profitability and driving exceptional service, Angela’s unwavering commitment to operational excellence makes her a pivotal asset in achieving the company’s mission of delivering outstanding service and achieving financial growth. Her leadership ensures that all properties under her oversight thrive, aligning perfectly with the company’s goals for exceptional service, financial success, staff development, and maintaining high staff morale.

With a foundation in pharmacy, Katie Myers discovered her true passion for the hospitality industry during her college years while working as a night auditor at a small hotel in rural New Jersey. Embracing this newfound love, she transitioned fully into hospitality, steadily rising through the ranks from front desk roles to her first General Manager position at a Hotel Indigo by IHG.

After successfully managing the Hotel Indigo, she took over a property that had recently lost its Hampton Inn flag. Through strategic leadership and securing a Local Negotiated Rate (LNR) contract that generated over a million dollars in annual revenue, she earned the Sales Savvy General Manager award and was named General Manager of the Year. This success led to a promotion as a Training General Manager, where she trained and mentored new General Managers within the company.

Katie’s career continued to flourish as she became an Area General Manager, overseeing multiple Marriott properties and later expanding her expertise to Las Vegas, where she managed both Marriott and IHG properties. Throughout her career, she has gained experience with various prestigious brands, including Marriott, Hyatt, G6 Hospitality, Sonesta, and Hilton.

Katie joined National Hospitality Management in 2023 with 22 passionate years of hospitality experience.  As the Regional Brand Manager, she leads all Home2 Suites properties, drawing on her extensive experience to lead, mentor, and drive success in the hospitality industry.

In her free time, Katie can be found enjoying her passion of music by frequenting music festivals/concerts.  Where she really finds her rhythm is spending time with her 5 kids, 2 dogs, and bearded dragon.  Being a mom is her favorite job of all and outside of the hotels, she enjoys their soccer games, gymnastics, or boy scout events.