Leadership Team

Raj Jain

Chairman & Founder


Akhil Jain, CHA

President


Michelle Pharr

Vice President of Regional Operations


Raj Rahil, CHA

Vice President of Regional Operations


Don Meador, CHS

Vice President of Sales & Marketing


Kristen Shelton

Director of Business Development & Government Sales


Darla Tison

Comptroller


Raj Jain

Chairman & Founder

In 1983, Mr. Jain founded what is now Landmark Hotel Group with the purchase of his first hotel in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Since then, he has developed/acquired over $75 million in hotel assets during the last 20+ years. Under his astute leadership, Landmark has achieved a proven record of producing investment returns well in excess of industry benchmarks, while maintaining award-winning quality standards.

As Chairman, Mr. Jain is responsible for providing guidance and expertise for the company's long-term vision, financial strategies, and growth.

Prior to launching his hospitality career, Mr. Jain held various project management positions with General Electric Company during a 14-year tenure. Mr. Jain holds a Graduate Degree in Industrial Engineering from UC Berkley and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from IIT Bombay.