A hospitality experience unlike any other.

PRESIDENT, CEO

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Our President, CEO, and leader is Dan Kumar, an entrepreneur, hotelier, and real estate developer. He is highly experienced in development, construction, acquisitions, renovations, property improvement plans (PIP), and financing, as well as revenue management and general management. His hospitality experience covers more than 25 years in New Mexico and he has extensive knowledge and experience with all areas of hospitality financial materials. His professionalism has established very good relations with our hospitality franchisors. In addition to his taking care of all corporation details and requirements, he also holds a contractor license, is a Certified Hotel Owner, Certified Hospitality Analytics and is an active member of the AAHOA.

VICE PRESIDENT, COO

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Being part of the hospitality industry since her teen years, Parin Kumar has enjoyed success in all aspects of hotel management. Her focus and drive has given her insights and experience in the industry that earned her high level franchise awards as a successful General Manager. Parin is a Certified Hotel Owner, Certified Revenue Management Executive and is an active member of the AAHOA. She has a proven track record of successful hotel operations with national brands such as; Hampton Inn, Holiday Inn, and Super 8, often in some difficult markets. Focusing on revenue management, cost controls, and maintaining the highest levels of cleanliness, her hotels have won recognition from franchisers and guests alike. With her vast knowledge and experience she now directs detailed efforts to our properties to ensure operational accomplishments, including control of supplies, labor, and utilities. Parin’s revenue management skills support the hotels by driving ADR and RevPAR, to position the hotels as leaders in their respective markets.

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT/OFFICE MANAGER

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Maintaining our smooth operations at our corporate office in Albuquerque is Mecah Jackson. She is our right hand in everything from Accounting to Payroll, and all special projects in between. Mecah has many years of experience in service industries and world travel. Her natural insights and skills keep our systems flowing.

REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

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Anna Hansen began her hospitality journey in her teen years. She began working in housekeeping, breakfast, front desk and then quickly moving up to the management field. She currently serves as a Regional Director of Operations where she leads a dynamic team dedicated to achieving operational efficiency and exceeding performance targets. In her role, she oversees the daily operations, working closely with our teams to implements best practices, streamline workflows, and ensure a seamless guest experience. Her strategic vision has contributed to Ambience Hospitality. She is dedicated in curating moments of delight for guests and ensuring that every aspect of their journey exceeds expectations.

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS

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Latasha Padilla is a seasoned hospitality professional with over seven years of invaluable experience in the hotel industry. She plays a pivotal role in shaping the success and operational excellence of her organization. Latasha’s commitment to excellence, her ability to lead diverse teams, and her unwavering dedication to enhancing the guest experience make her a dynamic and influential leader in the hospitality industry. With her track record of success and passion for innovation, she continues to drive her organization towards new heights of operational excellence in the ever-evolving world of hospitality.

Latasha’s journey in the hotel industry began at Holiday Inn Express & Suites, where she started as a front desk agent. She quickly demonstrated her leadership potential and made significant contributions to our management team. Outside of work, Latasha enjoys spending time with her family and, helping her kids excel in sports and their education.