Davidson Hospitality Group Appoints Joe Masi as Senior Vice President, Operations
Wednesday, June 24th, 2026
Leading hospitality management company Davidson Hospitality Group announces the appointment of Joe Masi as Senior Vice President, Operations for its Davidson Hotels operating vertical, which is dedicated to managing heritage brand assets. In this leadership role, Masi oversees the operating standards, practices, and procedures for the portfolio, driving optimal performance.
A seasoned hospitality executive with more than 35 years of leadership experience spanning hotel operations, portfolio management, asset optimization, and organizational development, Masi has built a reputation for driving operational excellence, strengthening owner relationships, and developing high-performing teams across both domestic and international markets. Most recently, he served as Executive Vice President of Operations for Remington Hotels, where he oversaw a portfolio of 125 hotels and guided strategic initiatives focused on operational performance, talent development, guest satisfaction, and long-term value creation for ownership groups. Previously, Masi held senior leadership positions with increasing roles and responsibilities at several of the hospitality industry's well-known operators and brands. He has extensive experience working with private equity firms, institutional investors, and individual owners to maximize asset performance and long-term investment returns. Masi earned a B.S. in Hotel/Restaurant/Institutional Management from Johnson & Wales University.
"We are incredibly proud to welcome Joe to the Davidson family," said Jason Reader, Chief Operating Officer, Davidson Hospitality Group. "Known for his strategic mindset, highly organized leadership style, and ability to align teams around common goals, Joe will undoubtedly thrive in our culture, creating value in all that he does through strong financial results and service excellence."
The Davidson Hotels operating vertical is comprised of properties representing the foundation in which Davidson has grown and flourished: with authority in brand operations, rooted in trusted methods, partnerships, and people. Spanning the country in top markets, the portfolio includes Embassy Suites Nashville Downtown; Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa; Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel, and more.


