Meet Our Executives
The core executive team of Columbus Hospitality Management has been working together for over 20 years. This stability and strength in relationship has created a solid foundation for the company's growth and cultural integrity.
Charles Lagarce - President
- Experience: Over 30 years
- Professional Affiliations: CHA; has served on the board of The American Hotel and Lodging Association; past president of The Ohio Hotel and Lodging Association; chair of The Greater Columbus Lodging Council; executive board member of Experience Columbus
- Education: AS, Cape Cod College
- Phone: 614.461.2635
- Email: charles@columbushospitality.com
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Candace Clunk - Vice President of Sales and Marketing
- Experience: Over 25 years
- Professional Affiliations: CHSP; member of Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association
- Education: Columbus State
- Phone: 614.461.2622
- Email: candace@columbushospitality.com
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Patty Harklau - Vice President of Human Resources
- Experience: Over 30 years
- Professional Affiliations: CHRE; member of Society of Human Resource Management and Human Resources Association of Central Ohio; past president of the Ohio Hotel and Lodging Association
- Phone: 614.461.2640
- Email: patty@columbushospitality.com
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Robert Kot - Corporate Controller
- Experience: Over 20 years
- Professional Affiliations: CHAE, HFTP
- Education: BSBA, The Ohio State University
- Phone: 614.461.2617
- Email: rob@columbushospitality.com
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Thomas Dann - Vice President
- Experience: Over 15 years
- Professional Affiliations: HFTP, AITP
- Education: BSBA, The Ohio State University
- Phone: 614.461.2670
- Email: thomas@columbushospitality.com
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Client Testimonial
"Columbus Hospitality was uniquely qualified to assist with the repositioning of the Capital Club. Their team of professionals have greatly improved all aspects of the club while simultaneously generating much needed operating efficiencies."
Scott Linville, Hines