NEW ORLEANS – HRI Hospitality has announced the appointment of Rylie Johnson as the corporate director of business development and strategic partnerships. The new position demonstrates the company’s commitment to expanding its third-party management platform and further enhancing the HRI portfolio of hotels via new joint ventures and strategic partnerships. HRI is a property developer, owner and manager. It develops hotels via new build and adaptive reuse of buildings in urban markets.
“We are thrilled to welcome Rylie to our team,” said Patrick Vyncke, HRI’s senior vice president of real estate and investments. “Her proven track record in business development and dynamic approach to hospitality align perfectly with our vision for growth. Rylie’s expertise will undoubtedly contribute to the success of HRI Hospitality and continue to strengthen our growth in the industry.”
Johnson will be responsible for creating, expanding and managing strategic business relationships with hotel owners, partners and new investors. She will also play a key role in establishing marketing strategies and enhancing company awareness.
Johnson recently served as the studio development manager at Studio 11 Design in Dallas. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in fashion marketing and management from The Art Institutes.