EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS

Mike Henningsen is a seasoned hotel professional who brings more than 40 years of experience in the hotel industry to Plamondon Hospitality Partners, serving as the Executive Vice President of Operations. For most of his career, Mike worked in hotel field operations and has been involved in hotel management, which has given him a unique perspective in leadership.

Mike’s hospitality management career began in 1982, and after his fifteen years at Marriott Corporation, he brought his extensive expertise to PHP as Director of Hotel Operations in 1999. In his current role, Mike oversees all hotels in the portfolio and provides his experience in strategic planning, operational efficiency, staff management, and ensuring exceptional guest experiences. Michael’s leadership is instrumental in maintaining high standards of service, driving operational excellence, and achieving organizational goals within the competitive hospitality landscape.

Serving his community has always been important to Mike. He grew up in a family that was constantly involved in community activities, which has sparked his desire to help other people. He actively participates with The Tourism Council of Frederick County and the Maryland Hotel and Lodging Association. Additionally, he is a board member for the Downtown Frederick Partnership and actively supports United Way, The American Red Cross, and The Weinberg Center for the Performing Arts. Mike gets a lot of joy out of helping other people, and he appreciates the opportunity to work for a company that encourages it.

The best part about Mike’s job is that no two days look the same. He gets to meet with the hotel managers and listen to their recommendations, solve problems, and work to move the company forward. He has a strong drive to get things done and can rely on the strengths of his associates to achieve the company’s goals. Mike honestly enjoys the work he does and believes in having fun and engaging his coworkers. He takes the time to get to know his team and genuinely cares about them, which he believes has helped the company achieve success.