James Bell

Background

About James Bell

I am a western transplant originally from the upper midwest. I moved to Colorado in 1995 and spent 11 years in Fort Collins, and then 7 years in Monterey, California. I am proud of my Wisconsin roots and our inherent work ethic, and I always look for connections from "home". My wife Mandy and I are the proud parents of two beautiful children, Henry and Spencer, and we are glad to live here on the beautiful Colorado Front Range. I have been working in the Hospitality Industry for over 30 years, and have spent the last year working for Aimbridge Hospitality as a Select Service Dual General Manager for 8 years. We were acquired from White Lodging Services, where I spent 3 years in various hotels in the area. Before moving to Select Service, I spent 10 years working for Marriott International as a Senior Food and Beverage Manager in a Full Service Hotel. Now that I have experience as a General Manager, I feel my experience is well rounded, as I look toward the future. My work style is disciplined and thorough, and have been successful leading many diverse teams through many victories and challenges. I feel teaching has always been one of my strengths, as I enjoy finding creative ways to help my staff understand the ideas behind the standards. I have the ability to explain complex concepts in relatable terms, inject humor when appropriate, and create motivation through our shared experiences. I have many years of P&L accountability and know how to follow budgets and plan for financial success. I am seasoned in all Human Resources functions, and provide professionalism as a fair but firm leader. I also enjoy the hospitality industry, and each day I bring an infectious positive attitude to my work environment."All of us get lost in the darkness, dreamers learn to steer by the stars."