Joseph H. Champ
President

Joseph H. Champ has over 25 years experience in the hospitality business. Champ has been a frequent speaker at hospitality industry events and is considered an expert in the areas of hotel franchising, management contracts, hotel branding and development. Prior to forming Champ Hospitality, Mr. Champ was Executive Vice President Development/Chief Investment Officer for Wyndham International Inc. He was responsible for Wyndham’s growth through acquisitions, development, joint ventures, management, and franchise contracts. During his tenure, the company originated $2.2 billion of asset sales. He managed Wyndham’s real estate development and joint venture projects, including significant real estate holdings in Puerto Rico, Arizona and California. Champ also managed Wyndham’s timeshare joint venture with Tempus Resorts.

Prior to joining Wyndham, Champ was Senior Vice President for Acquisitions and Development for Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide overseeing portions of North American, Caribbean and Canadian development as well as franchise sales for all of Starwood’s brands. Champ joined Starwood from Westin Hotels and Resorts where he was responsible for North American Development. While at Westin and Starwood, Champ oversaw the development of a number of Starwood’s notable North American Westin Resorts and Hotels.

Champ is a graduate of Middlebury College and the J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University. He resides in Dallas with his family and is active in the community and enjoys history, running and endurance sports.