US: Corporate housing company Reside has appointed Walter ‘J.R.’ Dembiec as its brand president of Reside, a Wyndham Residence.
Dembiec joined Reside in 2018 as executive vice president and general counsel.
As brand president of Reside, a Wyndham Residence, he will be responsible for scaling the business in urban locations. The brand launched earlier this year, designed for mid to long-term travellers, families, and groups.
Through a partnership with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, five residence-style hotels are currently open or under development in locations including Seattle, Houston, Washington DC, and New Orleans.
Dembiec said: “I’m truly excited to take on this role and help shape the future of our branded residences offering, in particular our strategic tie-up with Wyndham. Extended-stay travel is rapidly evolving, and our goal is to create spaces that feel like home while offering the reliability and quality our guests expect.”
Lee Curtis, CEO of Reside, added: “I am thrilled to announce J.R. Dembiec’s appointment as brand president of Reside, a Wyndham Residence. J.R. has been absolutely instrumental in driving the vision and strategy for our extended-stay offerings and alliance with Wyndham, bringing a keen understanding of market trends and an unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences.
“In his new role, he will lead the development and growth of our flagship branded extended-stay offering, ensuring we continue to set the standard for professionally managed, residence-style accommodations. J.R.’s leadership, insight, and dedication make him the ideal leader to drive this next chapter for our branded residences program,” Curtis added.
