The MJC Hospitality Team
Archana
Archana (Anna) is the visionary behind forming MJC. From the early stages of only owning one property, she believed in the growth and formation of MJC. Archana comes from an accounting background with a unique knack of being extremely detail oriented, while aiming for perfection in all that she does. Before moving to USA, Archana has handled bank and tax audits, accounting, taxation, and cash management for a large retail group in Uganda.
At MJC, Archana helps with fostering employee relations, planning maintenance projects, renovations, sales and marketing. Archana believes that the hospitality industry is currently at a cross roads with high tech and high touch. Hard work, persistence, ethics, morality and taking care of people, guests and employees is something she strives for each day at MJC.
Archana is a devoted mother to her two daughters. In her free time she like to meditate, read, as well as cook and travel. Archana strongly believes in the Walt Disney quote "All our dreams can come true - if we have the courage to pursue them."
Ojash
Ojash (OJ) is an adept hotel owner and management advisor with over 15 years of experience in hospitality. Ojash is a CPA from India and USA with a proficiency in numbers. He has worked as a Financial Controller in Kenya, Uganda, and Thailand before moving to the USA in 2004.
Comfort Inn & Suites in Warner Robins was his first hospitality endeavor in 2008, which went on to be a Platinum award winner for 7 consecutive years. With an education in accounting, paired with his passion for hospitality, he started in 2008 with a single 77 unit property, and is now at 6 properties just over a decade later.
At MJC, Ojash oversees acquisitions and dispositions, portfolio growth, advancing revenue and productivity for all 6 properties, as well as establishing and cultivating the company's environment for success.
Ojash has 2 daughters, enjoys traveling, eating at unique restaurants and meeting friends and family in his free time. Ojash strongly believes in "Don't be afraid to fail, be afraid not to try."
Mihaela - Corporate Controller
Mihaela is responsible for all financial operations for MJC, including financial reporting, cash management, budgeting, and auditing. She has full responsibility for the accounting functions for all of MJC Hospitality's Hotels. She makes sure financials are generated timely, taxes are paid on time, processes payments, and handles overall reconciliation of the monthly finances. She works closely with our Hotel General Managers to ensure the day-to-day reporting is accurate, timely and has no errors.
Mili - Accounting & IT Coordinator
Mili's work within MJC is multi-faceted as she plays a role in accounting and payroll as well as being our resident IT. Mili helps verify the payroll and ensures our daily reporting is accurate and timely. She helps in accountant with all the tasks necessary for a smooth and accurate bank reconciliation and month end process, as well as ensuring that invoices are recorded and paid.
Mili graduated with a master's degree in business administration from the Interamerican University. In her free time she enjoys digital art, videogames and spending time with her husband.
Denise - Corporate Director of Revenue & Sales
Denise has over 30 years of experience which includes the majority of the time in hospitality, as a Director of Revenue Management, Senior Revenue Manager, District Sales Manager and Director of Sales. Prior to joining MJC Hospitality, Denise oversaw Revenue Management for thirteen properties across the country with Best Western Hotels and Resorts. Other experience includes, leading a team of Regional Revenue Managers at Extended Stay America and Sales with Wyndham Hotels, plus some years introducing Revenue Management to the media field of Radio.
Denise’s role at MJC includes direct responsibility of our portfolio for Revenue Management and oversight for Sales. Past successes in Revenue Management include market share improvement in occupancy, ADR, Revpar and overall property Revpar improvement.
Denise graduated from the University of Phoenix in 2010 with a Bachelor of Science Business Marketing. Denise enjoys time with her family, traveling and helping animals in need.
Jennifer - Bookkeeper
Jennifer Judy graduated from the College of DuPage with an associate degree in Hospitality. She has over 10 years of experience with Marriott and IHG properties and has worked as a Sales Coordinator, Accounting Manager and Assistant General Manager. At MJC Hospitality she verifies the payroll, maintains accounts payable, inputs and pays invoices, reconciles the bank accounts as well as performing other accounting tasks as needed.
Lucas - Sales Manager
Lucas K. Walsh is a dynamic hospitality professional with extensive experience in hotel operations, food and beverage, and group sales. With a passion for optimizing business performance, Lucas has successfully managed corporate accounts, streamlined operational procedures, and enhanced team productivity across multiple hospitality brands.
Currently serving as a Sales Manager at MJC Hospitality, Lucas oversees sales strategies for multiple properties, managing group sales, corporate accounts, and B2B prospecting to drive business growth. With certifications from IHG, Hilton, and Choice Hotels, he has a proven track record of increasing meeting space rentals and qualifying high volumes of sales inquiries.
Lucas's background spans roles in front desk operations, hotel management, and customer service, including leadership positions at Aimbridge Hospitality and Chesapeake Hospitality. His expertise includes financial reporting, staff training, performance monitoring, and guest experience enhancement. His innovative approach to sales and operations has contributed to increased revenue, improved guest satisfaction, and long-term business success.
With a strategic mindset and results-driven approach, Lucas continues to make a significant impact in the hospitality industry.
