Lawrence Burnell

Vice Chairman, Chief Financial Officer/Chief Operating Officer President
and CEO, Shared Services Division

An astute finance professional, Mr. Burnell started with White Lodging in 1992 as Vice President of Accounting and was promoted to Chief Financial Officer in 1993. He leads all phases of financial management and shared services including accounting, financial reporting, treasury, loan procurement, information technology, risk management, legal, human resources and administration. He served as a key member of the executive team that was responsible for the profitable growth of White Lodging from 16 to 155 hotels. Previously, he served as Vice President, Corporate Accounting for Anvan Companies and Senior Manager for Pannell Kerr Forster. He received a B.S. in Accounting and is a Certified Public Accountant. Mr. Burnell is a White Lodging board member where he serves as Secretary/Treasurer. He is also a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Illinois CPA Society and serves on the Board of Directors of Horizon Bank.

Shared Services Division Leaders:

» Carolyn Cochran
Senior Vice President, Accounting and Information Services
» Chuck LaMotte
Vice President, Human Resources
» Steve Handler
Vice President, Financial Management
» Ken Barnes
Vice President, Information Technology