Smith named Waterford CFO

Waterford Hotel Group has named Gregory Smith as chief financial officer and vice president, finance at its corporate offices in Waterford, Conn.

Waterford Hotel Group professionally manages 25 properties in 9 states, representing nearly 3,500 hotel rooms nationwide, as well as the Connecticut Convention Center.

Smith is responsible for the financial, accounting, and information technology functions of Waterford Hotel Group and each of the properties that it manages. Smith develops, implements and maintains financial controls and standardized policies that reduce costs and streamline financial communications, as well as operating and capital budgets.

Smith joins Waterford Hotel Group with nearly 30 years of accounting and finance expertise, most recently serving as chief financial officer/chief administration officer for Boykin Management Company.

Rob Winchester is president of Waterford Hotel Group. Len Wolman is chairman and CEO.