Jason Crumpacker Joins Residence Inn Team in Northwest Indiana

MERRILLVILLE, Ind., July 22, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — In a recent announcement,
White Lodging introduced Jason Crumpacker as the new General Manager at the
Residence Inn by Marriott in Merrillville, Indiana. “I am honored to have this
opportunity to learn from the great team at the Residence Inn,” Crumpacker said
about his appointment. “I am truly excited to work with White Lodging and this
team, and I know we will see great success.”

Joining White Lodging in 2007, Crumpacker’s first position was as the Event
Operations Manager at the Marriott in downtown Indianapolis. In this role he was
recognized for a significant increase in the event guest satisfaction scores.
Crumpacker was promoted to Operations Manager at the Courtyard by Marriott near
the capitol in Indianapolis. Highly regarded at the property, he helped navigate
it through a difficult renovation.

Crumpacker began his hospitality industry career in 1998 at the Westin
Indianapolis where he held various positions including that of Door Attendant.
While in this position, he initiated curbside check-in for preferred guests and
was named employee of the month several times and also won the employee of the
year award during his tenure.

Commenting on Crumpacker’s move to the 78-room property in Merrillville,
Regional Vice President John O’Connor commented, “I am thrilled to have Jason on
my team. I know he will be a huge asset to the property.”

White Lodging Services Corporation was established in 1985 and is headquartered
in Merrillville, Indiana. White Lodging is a fully integrated hotel ownership,
development, and operations company – a recognized leader that has defined and
cultivated the ability to achieve consistent, sustainable growth among mid- to
large-scale hotels across the country. Their current portfolio consists of over
155 hotels in 18 states and encompasses representation of the following leading
brands: Marriott International, Inc., Hilton Worldwide, Hyatt Global, Starwood
Hotels and Resorts, InterContinental Hotel Group, and Carlson Hotels Worldwide.

For more information about White Lodging, please visit www.whitelodging.com or
call 219-472-2900.

SOURCE White Lodging Services Corporation