John M. Taffin

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John M.
Taffin had been Executive Vice President of Hotel Operations for Red Lion Hotels Corp.
since September 2003 and served as Executive Vice President of Acquisitions and Development until October 31, 2008.
He joined Red Lion Hotels in 1995 and was Regional Manager from November 1995 to July 1997 and Vice President of Hotel Operations from August 1997 to September 2002.
From August 2002 to August 2003, Mr. Taffin was Managing Partner of Yogo Inn of Lewistown, Inc. He started his hospitality industry career with Red Lion Hotels in 1982.
From 1982 to 1986, Mr. Taffin held various mid-management positions at Red Lion Hotels in Idaho, Washington and Oregon.
He was promoted to General Manager of Red Lion Hotels in 1986.
Mr. Taffin was appointed by the governor of the state of Washington to the Washington State Tourism Commission in 2007.
He served as President of the Washington State Hotel and Lodging Association and a Director of the Spokane Public Facilities District, the Spokane Lodging Tax Advisory Committee and the Washington State Tourism Advisory Committee.

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Companies	Position	End
Red Lion Hotels Corp. /Old/ Red Lion Hotels Corp. /Old/ Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Owns and operates hotels	Chief Operating Officer	11/11/2008
RED LION HOTELS CORPORATION	Corporate Officer/Principal	01/10/2008
WestCoast Hospitality Corp. WestCoast Hospitality Corp. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Operates hotels in the western United States and provides entertainment services	Chief Operating Officer	23/09/2005
Yogo Inn of Lewistown, Inc. Yogo Inn of Lewistown, Inc. The private company is based in Lewistown, MT. Yogo Inn of Lewistown, Inc. operates as a full-service hotel in Fergus County, incorporating the historic 1913 road train depot and offering 123 guest rooms with amenities such as free Wi-Fi, refrigerators, microwaves, Keurig coffee makers, flat-screen TVs, and select dog-friendly accommodations. The inn features Stetson’s restaurant, serving casual comfort food and fine dining, and the Golden Spike Lounge, which offers drinks, specialty cocktails, Montana craft brews, and entertainment. Guests have access to a year-round heated indoor pool and spa, a fitness center, and a spacious courtyard. The property provides over 12,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor event space, including the renovated depot ballroom, accommodating up to 700 guests for weddings, corporate meetings, and special events, with full catering, beverage service, and event support.	Corporate Officer/Principal	01/08/2003
The Washington State Hotel & Lodging Association The Washington State Hotel & Lodging Association The Washington State Hotel & Lodging Association is a private company based in Seattle, WA.	President	-

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Red Lion Hotels Corp. /Old/ Red Lion Hotels Corp. /Old/ Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Owns and operates hotels	Consumer Services
WestCoast Hospitality Corp. WestCoast Hospitality Corp. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Operates hotels in the western United States and provides entertainment services	Consumer Services
Red Lion Hotels Corp. Red Lion Hotels Corp. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Operates as a hospitality and leisure company that engages in franchising, management and ownership of hotels	Consumer Services
The Washington State Hotel & Lodging Association The Washington State Hotel & Lodging Association The Washington State Hotel & Lodging Association is a private company based in Seattle, WA.
Yogo Inn of Lewistown, Inc. Yogo Inn of Lewistown, Inc. The private company is based in Lewistown, MT. Yogo Inn of Lewistown, Inc. operates as a full-service hotel in Fergus County, incorporating the historic 1913 road train depot and offering 123 guest rooms with amenities such as free Wi-Fi, refrigerators, microwaves, Keurig coffee makers, flat-screen TVs, and select dog-friendly accommodations. The inn features Stetson’s restaurant, serving casual comfort food and fine dining, and the Golden Spike Lounge, which offers drinks, specialty cocktails, Montana craft brews, and entertainment. Guests have access to a year-round heated indoor pool and spa, a fitness center, and a spacious courtyard. The property provides over 12,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor event space, including the renovated depot ballroom, accommodating up to 700 guests for weddings, corporate meetings, and special events, with full catering, beverage service, and event support.

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