Glenn Higdon, CEO
LinGate is headed by its founder, chairman and CEO Glenn D. Higdon. Mr. Higdon, a former certified financial planner, has developed, built and operated nearly 30 hotels since entering the hospitality industry in 1986. He serves as president of all the hotels' general partnerships and is majority owner of both Linmar Hospitality Group and Gateway Lodging, Inc, the two companies that make up LinGate. Mr. Higdon has also developed many other non-hospitality related ventures. Glenn received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Western Kentucky University.

Claude M. Bacon
Administration and Marketing
Mr. Bacon has held positions in educational leadership, capital development, recruitment, sales, and international/diversity communications. Claude received his bachelors and masters of arts degrees from Western Kentucky University in public relations, marketing, and communications.

Tim Knipp
Operations
Mr. Knipp was previously with Marriott International. Initially, Tim joined LinGate as a hotel general manager 1991. Tim manages the day-to-day operations for the LinGate portfolio. Mr. Knipp has a BS Degree in Management from Morehead State. Tim has served on several operations committees for the Marriott Franchise community as well as past board member of the Warren County/Bowling Green Tourism Commission, Chamber of Commerce and Warren County Crime Stoppers.

Brenda Westerfield
Finance and Human Resources
Ms. Westerfield has been with LinGate since 1986. She is responsible for all LinGate accounting and human resources functions. Brenda held previous positions as Controller and Customer Service Representative. She has an Associates degree in Computer Programming and additional educational training in Psychology/Sociology.

Ken Correll
Development and Technology
Mr. Correll has been with LinGate since the company’s inception in 1986. As leader of hotel development and acquisitions, Ken profiles, researches, and advises LinGate as to current and future opportunities. Mr. Correll also oversees corporate technology and acts as the group’s technical liaison with its hotel franchise partners. Mr. Correll is a cum laude graduate of Wytheville College and holds an AAS degree in business.

Natalia Delgado-Rao
Revenue Management
Natalia has held various positions in the hospitality industry over the last 15 years in hotel operations, restaurant, reservation sales, and revenue management, including over 10 years with Marriott International. With Lin-Gate, she oversees pricing and revenue strategies for the hotels’ portfolio. She received her bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Administration from Florida State University.

Chris McCarthy
Construction and Maintenance
Mr. McCarthy brings 22 years of construction experience to LinGate. He has directed various types of projects to include banks, schools, churches, aluminum plants, highways and hotels. Chris’ previous positions served multiple levels as skilled tradesman, foreman, and supervisor to include a vast array of trades. In addition to construction, Chris leads contractor solicitation, awarding bids, tracking costs, and ensuring quality for LinGate. Mr. McCarthy has been recognized for his duties by multiple owners and operators.