At Meyer Jabara Hotels, associates are empowered to deliver outstanding experiences for guests. It’s not a directive, but rather a choice whereby its people accept personal responsibility for delivering distinctive hospitality and maintaining operational excellence. One of the greatest indicators of a healthy culture is growth from within. Today, MJH President Justin Jabara announces that Senior Vice President of Operations Eric Churchill has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer of Meyer Jabara Hotels. As part of this newly appointed position, Churchill will oversee portfolio operations to ensure best in class operations and performance for our owners, guests and associates.
“The Meyer Jabara Hotels Journey culture is the glue that has held — and continues to hold — us together throughout the decades,” Jabara said. “Eric’s promotion is the perfect example that leading, learning, and teaching results in success. His professional achievements are exemplary. His passion for people is profound. And his pursuit of an enriched work/life balance for guests, associates and owners have made him an irreplaceable asset that deserves to be recognized.”
Churchill joined Meyer Jabara Hotels in 2004 as General Manager of the Courtyard by Marriott Copley Square in Boston. He then transitioned to GM of the Providence (R.I.) Marriott, a much larger hotel where he honed many of his leadership skills. In 2013, Churchill was promoted to Senior Vice President of Operations. Throughout his 21 year career with the company, Churchill embraced the tools of The Journey culture – serving as Chair of the company’s Journey LOP and was later awarded a Mirror of MJ Award recognizing his role in cultural congruency and promotion. Today, he attributes his success to the company’s supported culture of learning and growth, saying he “hit the career development jackpot” when joining the Meyer Jabara family of hotels.
“There is something really exciting about managing people and leading individuals who have a passion to succeed,” Churchill said. “Meyer Jabara Hotels is a true winner. The support from ownership is unlike anything I have experienced before, and the drive for results among the leadership team and line-level employees is contagious. I am honored by this promotion and look forward to assisting this great organization with continued growth for decades to come.”
Churchill is a graduate of Johnson and Wales University. Immediately out of college he accepted a position as a management trainee. His first job in hospitality was as an assistant executive housekeeper at Harvey DFW Airport. Prior to joining Meyer Jabara Hotels, he worked for Bristol Hotels and Resorts. Churchill will continue to operate from his office in Providence.
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