sgrant@ensemble.net

A seasoned 30+-year hotel finance professional, Samuel has held finance positions across the nation including high-end resorts, convention center hotels and publicly owned entities. Prior to joining Ensemble, he was the Vice President of Finance and Accounting for a Hotel Management Co based out of Newport Beach, CA overseeing 25 hotels in CA, AZ, NV and UT.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Samuel oversees the finance and accounting functions for Ensemble’s national hotel portfolio and ensures accounting practices are compliant, efficient, and up to standard operating procedures. He also provides reports for ownership groups and consolidates all financial reporting for the portfolio.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Bachelor of Arts, Economics, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

Masters of Business Administration, Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester, NH

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP), Los Angeles, CA

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Samuel participates in various volunteer organizations in Orange County, CA including math tutoring and coaching flag football.

JUST FOR KICKS

Samuel is musician, a pianist, and has his own band.  He also enjoys rock climbing, and is an avid reader.