Human Resources
Hospitality Begins With Great People
Hospitality is, at its core, a people business.
It’s about warm smiles, heartfelt welcomes, and the kind of personalized service that unforgettable guest experiences are made of. At Davidson, we’re driven to develop dynamic teams who readily go the extra mile. Backed by a wealth of industry experience and data-supported solutions, we deliver cutting-edge HR solutions to help our ownership partners make the most of their most valuable resource — their people.
Team-Building Expertise
We pride ourselves on developing exceptional teams through a mix of state-of-the-art technology and industry-honed talent. Our HR specialists focus on finding the right personalities with the right skills to create teams that transcend the ordinary and become more than the sum of their parts.
Human Resources
Meet The Team
Linda has more than 20 years of experience of senior human resources leadership specifically in high growth organizations with leading edge HR practices. She partners with executive leadership to define develop and lead global HR programs, processes and policies including but not limited to: talent acquisition, compensation, benefits, performance management, employee relations, labor relations, training, retention, change management and safety/risk control, while ensuring that policies are in full compliance with all applicable labor laws. Previously, she served as Senior Vice President of Human Resources at OTG Management where she drove a culture of performance, results and positive employee relations. She was the Vice President of Human Resources at Pyramid Hotel Group where she worked for 12 years, and has also worked at Pinnacle Hotels USA, Inc. and Sunstone Hotel Investors Inc.
Carl is an accomplished Vice President of Learning & Organizational Development at Davidson Hospitality Group with a passion for talent management and organizational design. He has a proven track record of success in full-cycle talent management, performance management, learning development, and team member experience programming. Carl’s leadership has been instrumental in the success of Davidson Academy, an award-winning learning experience platform that has helped many team members achieve their career goals.
Before joining Davidson Hospitality Group in 2020, Carl served as the Director of Talent Development at White Lodging Services where he was responsible for onboarding, training, leadership development, performance management, and goal setting initiatives resulting in several Top 125 in Training awards from Training Magazine.
Carl’s expertise has been recognized by the Elliott Masie Learning Consortium when he was named a 30 Under 30 rising star in L&D in 2014. He is an active member of the Association for Talent Development both nationally and locally in Atlanta.
Carl holds a B.S. in Industrial & Organizational Psychology from Purdue University.
Explore Our Other Services
Davidson, at Your Service
Davidson ownership partners can take advantage of a wealth of specialized services spanning every facet of the hospitality industry, from design and development to IT solutions and strategic operations.
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Accounting & Finance
From income audit accuracy to the collection of receivables, we sweat the details so you won’t have to.
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Acquisitions & Development
We’re dedicated to driving successful, seamless acquisitions using proven methodologies and our signature owner’s mindset.
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Design & Construction
Our award-winning development team specializes in visionary design and high-quality construction.
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Global Sales
Nimble, strategic, and collaborative, our global sales team are experts at driving conversions and delivering guest satisfaction.
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Information Technology
We’re dedicated to finding the optimal technology solutions for your property’s unique needs.
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Integrated Marketing
Multi-channel marketing, seamless brand messaging, and data-driven content that captures your business’ unique story.
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Strategic Operations
Our team leverages creativity, innovation, and industry-leading tools to deliver best-in-class value for your property.