• Three major changes are being made within the company.
• Scott Day, previously the Chief Financial Officer is being promoted to President/CEO.
• Bruce Perone is being hired as the Chief Operations Officer.
• Kenny Truxillo is being hired as the Vice President of Group Sales.
  
  

   

  

     

  Scott Day                 Bruce Perone                 Kenny Truxillo
  CEO/President           COO                             VP Group Sales

  Scott Day:

   During his time as CFO, he has helped the company grow from five hotels to a peak of 12 hotels under his management. His move to the new position comes after 17 years of working in the hotel industry under major flags such as Fairmont and Sheraton.

  Bruce Perone:

  Those working with the company prior to his arrival have grown to know him through his previous role as the general manager of the Astor Crowne Plaza. Perone’s experience in hospitality industry comes from an extensive background in food and beverage and a full understanding of hotel operations. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of the New Orleans Hotel & Motel Lodging Association. His familiarity in hotels is a welcoming quality of Perone’s; Decatur is excited to have him as part of the team.

  Kenny Truxillo:

  Truxillo has worked in the hospitality industry since 1985 at several hotels throughout the city and as a sales manager at the New Orleans Metropolitan Convention and Visitors Bureau.  Truxillo’s most recent accolade was his being named to the Board of Directors for the French Quarter Festival.

New Orleans Fine Hotels is a collection of eight unique hotels located in the most historic areas of New Orleans and are managed by Decatur Hotels, LLC. The New Orleans Fine Hotel properties include the Historic French Market Inn, Chateau Dupre, Pelham Hotel, St. James Hotel, Parc St. Charles Hotel, Lafayette Hotel, Hotel Le Cirque and the Holiday Inn Express at the Historic Cotton Exchange.