As Corporate Director of Human Resources for Urgo Hotels, Ms. Wimsatt works closely with general managers and senior management on management recruiting, staffing, and career development issues.  Her responsibilities also cover overall human resources administration and employee relations. 

Prior to joining Urgo Hotels in July 2003, Ms. Wimsatt spent 15 years with Marriott International.  As Director of Employment and Director of Career Development for the Residence Inn brand, Ms. Wimsatt managed all management staffing and succession planning initiatives for the Residence Inn brand.  She created and facilitated training programs for hotel general managers and sales directors at national conferences.  She was the Residence Inn brand liaison on many corporate-wide initiatives ( Sales 2000; Marriott's Career Management System; Cross Brand Training; Marriott Lodging Relocation).  Her experience with Marriott covers all brands; international and domestic hotels; franchise relations; and corporate and executive staff.

Ms. Wimsatt received her BS in Business Management from Kansas State University. Her hospitality career began in 1986 with the Residence Inn company, based in Wichita, Kansas. She was a part of the transition team when the company was acquired by Marriott Corporation in 1987.