Maile joined HMS in January of 2014, three years after the firm’s founding in 2011. When she started, the company had 10 hotels under management. Under her leadership as the Senior Vice President of Operations, the HMS portfolio more than doubled to 22 properties in seven states. Maile transitioned into the role of Vice President of Strategic Development and Asset Management in 2019, where she leverages over 30 years of hotel management experience to continually refine the focus and strategy of HMS.

In addition to her wealth of hotel management knowledge, Kathy is also a certified executive and corporate coach. Kathy and her husband Joe reside in Johnson City, TN.