Our Team

From concept, to development, to opening night, our entire Atira family engages in the process to make sure we get it right for the guests, our staff and our investors.

The Atira Team can be summed up in a few sentences:

We care about each other and our properties

We work at Atira because we love what we do and our guests

Atira Managers and Leaders have worked in every position at the hotel

We don’t like to lose. Beating the competition gets us up and going in the morning

Sanjeev Misra

President

Lisa Mitchell

V.P. of Sales and Marketing

Henry Halverson

V.P. of Operations

Shari Lusk

Regional Director of Operations

Fabrianne Ballossini

Regional Director of Sales

Hanan Neau

Director of Human Resources

Jessica Koops

Revenue Manager

Andrea Kaich

Procurement Project Manager

Jacki Bubis

Central Director of Marketing

Christina Velazquez

Former Director of Sales, Hyatt House Schaumburg, IL

"I have worked for huge hotels, large management companies, individual owners and multi-Billion-dollar OTA’s over the past 26 years of my career in the hospitality industry. Hands down Atira and everyone that makes up this amazing company are in an elite class of their own. I have never had a more supportive, welcoming, genuine, and humble team of above property leaders. Each and every one of them took the time to get to know ME, what is important to ME, what MY goals were and how they can help me set up a plan to reach those goals within the company. The culture that has grown within this company is almost unheard of in this industry now a days. Atira operates as a family, from the owner to the breakfast attendant everyone is genuinely cared for and treated with respect I can’t thank you enough for this amazing experience and hope that some day I find my way back to this amazing family."

Carla Kilman

General Manager, Hampton Inn Carbondale, IL

"I’m proud to be a part of the Atira family because of how they treat their people. The friendly and energetic leadership team provided excellent training. We do things right the first time and are challenged to take our skills to the next level. I felt like a valued and respected part of the team from my first day."

Justin Young

General Manager, TownePlace Suites in Clinton, NJ

"I want to thank all the upper management team members at Atria Hotels. I have been with the team since August of 2021, and I could not be happier. Every Member from the CEO to Human Resource Team believes in all their managers. I have worked for many companies in the past, but Atira, by far, has been the best. As a GM, we all know the day-to-day can get stressful and overwhelming, but Atria Upper Management Team is always available and do everything in their power to ensure you succeed. I have never felt so much support, making running my hotel easier. Atria Hotels are ever-expanding and provide ample opportunity for upward mobility. If you have the drive, passion, and innate talent for hospitality, then Atria Hotels is your management company for you."

Nick Anderson

General Manager, Hampton Inn Chicago North Loyola Station

"Pride’ is the singular word I’d use to describe my time with the company. It’s been an honor to work with you and I'm proud to have been part of the team. I firmly believe Atira is one of the best companies in our industry to work for and poised for much success. This, stemming from it’s founder and his senior leaders. I will miss both the people I’ve worked with and the people I’ve worked for. If you share even a small portion of the feeling I do about my time with Atira, I’d call this journey a roaring success."

Gerard Ryan

General Manager, Hampton Inn Chicago North Loyola Station

"The most important work quality to me is culture. I worked at Disney for over 19 years, and we were known for providing an inclusive environment. I have worked for a few companies since leaving Disney and most did not have a positive nor inclusive culture. Atira has put a focus on ensuring our culture is inclusive and positive and it is noticeable. I receive the support I need to ensure our staff and guests are made to feel special. I am not micromanaged, but instead I have seen the level of trust bestowed on me to do my job. Atira is the best company I have worked for since I left the Mouse House."

Andrea Kaich

Director of Operations, Atira Hotels

"I have had the pleasure of working at Atira Hotels for over 3 years. Atira Hotels is a great place to grow and develop professionally and personally. You are not just a team member, you are part of a family."

Lisa Mitchell

Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Atira Hotels

"I have worked for Atira for the past 7 years and it has been the most challenging and rewarding time in my career. Atira is a company that truly values all of their employees and works to have each one achieve their professional goals. The best part of my job is that there is a never a typical day. Every day there are new challenges, filled with new opportunities to grow as a leader."

Ryan Greaves

Former Regional Operations Director, Atira Hotels

“I have had the opportunity to work for 4-5 different management companies in my career. Atira Hotels, by far, has been the most rewarding due to their willingness to provide the proper training, support, tools and resources to learn, grow and get the job done the proper way. I can honestly say it has been a pleasure to work with Atira Hotels for the past 2+ years.”