TPG Hotels & Resorts Names Patrick Short as President and COO

TPG Hotels & Resorts announced the appointment of Patrick Short as President and Chief Operating Officer. In this role, Short will be responsible for providing leadership and operational direction across the company’s portfolio of properties throughout the United States.

Short returns to TPG Hotels & Resorts, having previously served as Vice President of Operations. He brings over 30 years of experience in hospitality leadership, covering more than 25 different brands and various sectors, including full service, select service, extended stay, independent, lifestyle, resort, dual-branded, and restaurant operations. His experience spans properties of various sizes, from boutique hotels to large convention properties and resorts.

Before rejoining TPG, Short held senior leadership positions at several hospitality companies, including CSM Corporation, Peachtree Hospitality Management, Wischermann Partners, and Kinseth Hospitality Companies. During his tenure as President of Peachtree Hospitality Management, Short expanded the company’s portfolio from 27 to 100 hotels, significantly increasing its room count. Under his leadership, the company achieved growth in key performance metrics such as RevPAR Index, profitability, guest service scores, and team member satisfaction.

Short holds a degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management from the University of Wisconsin-Stout and an MBA in Finance from Argosy University – Twin Cities. He is also a Certified Hotel Administrator through the American Hotel & Lodging Association and holds a Food Safety Certification. Short will be based at TPG Hotels & Resorts’ national operations headquarters in McKinney, Texas.