Mr. Reardon joined the White Lodging team in 1994 as purchasing manager to oversee the growing need to manage the owner-furnished material purchasing functions at White Lodging. He has been directly involved in the development and pre-opening process for all of the company’s projects opened since 1994,. He is currently responsible for all aspects of the purchasing department and will oversee the procurement of over $230 million in owner provided materials and services during the next wave of expansion.. His background in the hospitality industry began in 1982 as a customer service representative for a hospitality textile and furnishings distributor located in Denver, CO. Mr. Reardon holds a bachelor’s degree from Indiana University. He is a member of various professional and charitable organizations including the International Society of Hospitality Purchasers.