Meet Our Team

Charles Leddy

Chief Executive Officer

Charles Leddy is an accomplished and proven business leader, with over 20 years of executive management experience with some of the world’s leading companies, including McKinsey & Company and Starbucks Corporation. Prior to taking on executive-level roles, Charles established his foundational capabilities in corporate finance (investment banking), corporate M&A and accounting. Responsible for the overall leadership and corporate strategy of Presidian, he is an expert in project feasibility, corporate finance, marketing, strategic planning, acquisitions and general management. Charles graduated with academic distinction from the Darden Business School at the University of Virginia, where he formerly served on the Corporate Advisory Board. He holds an undergraduate degree in Business Administration & Accounting from Washington and Lee University.

Jeanette Mosley

Chief Financial Officer

Jeanette Mosley has over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, specializing in finance, accounting, risk management, insurance, treasury management and collections. Experienced in banking relationships with emphasis on cash mobilization, Jeanette maintains banking and investor relationships for Presidian as well as supervising the financial reporting of the company. A Certified Public Accountant and a Certified Treasury Professional, Jeanette has been recognized by the Honors Program of the Association for Financial Professionals. Jeanette received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from The University of Texas at San Antonio.

Geoffrey Bley

Chief Development Officer

Geoff Bley has 20 years experience in real estate development, financing, construction management, operation and sales. Mr. Bley has lead the development of several large scale projects and has created successful development ventures through careful analysis of economic viability and identification of market opportunities. Prior to joining Presidian, Mr. Bley directed diverse portfolios of hospitality, commercial and residential developments for several private entities. Responsible for Presidian’s overall development and acquisition activities, Geoff is a hospitality specialist with significant experience in negotiating a wide variety of partnership structures, Public-Private partnerships, capital structures and development agreements. He is a graduate of the Real Estate Council of San Antonio’s Leadership Development Program and currently serves on the Board of Directors for the San Antonio Independent School Foundation. Geoff holds a degree from Washington College in Business Management and Psychology.

Emily Zinn

Director of Sales and Marketing

Emily Zinn is an accomplished sales veteran with over 20 years of experience with some of the most admired hotel management companies in the United States. Emily entered the industry in 1996 while earning her B.S. in Hospitality Management. She has lead successful sales teams within hotels ranging from 88 to 300 rooms across the franchisor spectrum including Hilton, IHG, and Marriott brands. Emily brings sales and marketing knowledge from full-service, select-service and extended-stay hotels and she has used her experiences to build and coach high-performing sales teams. She contributes her success to a team of strong mentors and is passionate about developing future sales leaders.

Natalia Delgado-Rao

Director of Revenue Management

Natalia Delgado-Rao is a seasoned hospitality professional with over 25 years of experience in the hotel industry. Though she began her career in operations, she found her niche in revenue management and has pursued that passion for over 20 years. An expert in Marriott and Hilton brands, she has worked with full-service, focus-select-service, and extended-stay hotels from small-town markets to the large convention city of Las Vegas to maximize their revenues, optimize their mix of sales, and assist the hotel teams with the best strategic decisions for their properties. Before joining the Presidian family in 2019, Natalia developed strategies for portfolios with franchise partners and Marriott International. She received a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Administration from Florida State University.

Tom Green

Director of Strategic Initiatives

Tom Green is an awarded teacher and coach, and a former Vice President of Operations for one of the most recognized catering and event companies in the state of Texas. With years of experience in the education and catering fields, Tom understands and models the values of effective team leadership, coaching and mentoring, honesty and trustworthiness. His mission is to help inspire as many people as he can with a focus on the works to inspire everyone to become the best versions of themselves.

Anna Long

Director of Culture & Talent

Anna Long has invested over 20 years in the hospitality industry with brands such as Marriott, Hilton, and IHG as well as independent boutique/resort properties. Anna actually began her hospitality career with Presidian in 1999 as a Banquet Server while she was in college! She then went on to gain industry experience serving in various roles such as General Manager, Director of Sales, & Director of Human Resources, before coming back to Presidian in 2016. As the Director of Culture & Talent at Presidian Hotels & Resorts, Anna strives to maintain a clear focus on what really drives the organization: our people. She is inspired by helping our team members reach their career aspirations through leadership development & training, meaningful mentorship, associate recognition, and more!

Garrett Nelson

Regional Director of Operations

Garrett Nelson is a hospitality industry veteran with experience working with brands such as Marriott, Hilton and IHG. He has served in various roles in the industry and has a passion for teaching proven processes and procedures to our leaders. As a General Manager, Garrett was recognized with several awards including the Hilton Lighthouse Award, the Presidian Bravo Award, and the Guest Service Award for finishing the year ranked number 9 in the Hilton Brand in Overall Satisfaction. Garrett brings experience, knowledge and sustained success in all segments of the business.

Stuart Blythin

Regional Director

Stuart Blythin, a veteran of resort and attraction management for over 20 years, started working with Presidian Hotels & Resorts in June, 2019. In his current role, Blythin manages Presidian’s boutique division, and is focused on directing the future growth of Presidian’s independent brands. Previously, he spent fifteen years with Schlitterbahn Waterparks and Resorts. Hired in 2004, as Director of Lodging for New Braunfels Waterpark and Resort, he rose to the position of Corporate Director of Resorts and managed all aspects of hotel operations for South Padre Island, New Braunfels, and Corpus Christi. Prior to Schlitterbahn he served as General Manager at Piney Shores Resort on Lake Conroe in Conroe, Texas.

Drew Fossler

Marketing Specialist

Drew Fossler joined the Presidian Hotels & Resorts team in 2019 and his responsibilities include the support, coordination, and execution of marketing initiatives. Drew majored in management and received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.

Steve Kirkland

Corporate Controller

Steve Kirkland is a hospitality veteran with over 15 years in the industry. He entered in 2003 as a Night Auditor with Westmont Hospitality and was later promoted to Assistant Controller. In 2008, Steve started with White Lodging in accounts receivable and ultimately became their Director of Finance. Prior to joining Presidian in 2017 as Corporate Controller, he worked with Remington Hotels as Director of Finance, having begun in 2015. Steve holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Texas State University.

Jennifer Cronin

Staff Accountant

Jennifer Cronin has over 14 years of experience as a Staff Accountant. At Presidian, she has provided accounting support to the entire portfolio of hotels. Jennifer assists hotels in the monthly accounting functions and in producing financial statements for owners, along with a variety of accounting functions for Presidian Corporate and the CFO. She has also worked at the La Mansión del Rio, an Omni property, as the Credit Manager and was responsible for collecting on AR accounts for the Omni La Mansión del Rio and the Mokara Hotel & Spa, both properties located on the San Antonio River Walk.

Jacque Heath

Staff Accountant

Jacque Heath entered the hospitality industry in 2006, with Presidian, after serving in the U.S. Navy. She began at the Canyon of the Eagles resort in Burnet, TX as a Front Desk Agent for the hotel and a Server in the restaurant. She took a break from the industry in 2010 to earn her degree. After earning a degree in Business Technology with a focus in accounting, Jacque spent a year in the accounting field before rejoining Presidian in 2016. After various roles with Presidian managed properties throughout the years, ranging from Front Desk Agent up to General Manager, Jacque is now a Staff Accountant at Presidian Corporate.

Maria Sanchez

Staff Accountant & Office Administrator

Maria Sanchez has over 15 years of experience as an Administrative Assistant. Maria transitioned to a position as an Accounting Administrative Assistant providing administrative support to the CFO and to the Accounting Department. She is experienced in providing banking and insurance support for Presidian, and in 2019 joined the Accounting Department as a Staff Accountant to assist with the accounting functions for Presidian’s portfolio of hotels. Maria is also the Office Administrator for Presidian’s Corporate Office.

Jacob Palans

Operations Support Manager

Jacob Palans joined the Presidian family in 2018 as an intern assisting in revenue management reporting. He is a 2019 graduate of The University of Texas at San Antonio with a degree in Marketing. While attending UTSA he earned various business certifications including distinctions in social media marketing and secondary research. Currently, Jacob serves a dual role in Accounting and Operations in which he aids in the implementation and maintenance of several key analytical reports to better monitor Presidian’s portfolio.