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
Akhil Jain, CHA
President
Mr. Jain oversees all aspects of Landmark's activities including business strategy, operations, asset management,
and investment policy. Additionally, he is responsible for the company's development activities including new
property development, acquisitions, capital transactions, and deal structuring.
Mr. Jain brings over fifteen years of operational and development experience to the company. Prior to his current
role, he oversaw the finance and development activities of the company and has successfully held numerous positions
in resort hotel operations working his way from a line-level team member to General Manager.
Mr. Jain graduated with distinction from the Cornell School of Hotel Administration with a Masters of Management
in Hospitality and the University of Virginia with a Bachelor of Science in Commerce. He serves on various
committees/boards including the Crowne Plaza Brand committee, Candlewood Suites Brand Committee, and TowneBank
Board of Directors.
