Business View Magazine | February 2020

124 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE FEBRUARY 2020 Today, the company manages ten properties, nine of which are owned by LLCs or franchise groups, and one, which is an independent, non-branded hotel. They include: • My Place Hotel – Hastings, NE • Country Inn and Suites – Green Bay, WI • My Place Hotel – Twin Falls, ID • My Place Hotel – Brookings, SD • Canby Inn and Suites – Canby, MN • Evangeline Downs Hotel – Opelousas, LA • Country Inn & Suites – Northwood, IA • Quality Inn & Suites –Watertown, SD • My Place Hotel –Avondale, AZ • My Place Hotel, Watertown, SD Venerts Hotel Management is a woman- owned company. Its three principles bought the company from its two original founders 14 years ago. Connie Ward is its Director of Operations and President, responsible for the daily operations of all properties managed by the firm. She joined Venerts in 1993, bringing with her experience in hotel management at various levels. She holds an A.A.S. Degree in Hotel/Restaurant Management and is a Certified Hotel Administrator. Ward works with general managers to ensure optimal profitability for ownership and dependable, high-quality service levels that exceed guest expectations and demands. Ward is responsible for recruiting, hiring, supervising, and training of general managers and the purchasing of operating supplies, furniture, fixtures, and equipment. She also develops and manages operating budgets, compensation and benefits, and management. Susan Dolney is the Director of Marketing & Training and Secretary. She holds a B.S. degree