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
Claude has held positions in capital development, recruitment, sales, international/diversity communications, and educational leadership. He works directly with hotel sales, e-commerce, and social media, as well as in LinGate’s development, management contracts, and investor relations. Claude received his bachelors and masters degrees from Western Kentucky University in public relations, marketing, and communications.

Tim Knipp
Operations
A former associate of Marriott International, Tim joined LinGate in 1992 as opening general manager of the company’s first Marriott franchise hotel and rose to Director of Hotel Operations in 1995. He is responsible for the daily management of the LinGate portfolio; including P&L, cost control, brand standards, property maintenance, quality assurance programs and guest satisfaction scores. Tim has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Management from Morehead State University.

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.

Jennifer Mask
Director of Corporate Revenue Management
Jennifer has been with LinGate since 2008. She brings over 20 years of experience in the hotel industry with Hilton, Marriott, and Wyndham Worldwide brands. Revenue Management being her dedication since 1998. With LinGate, she focuses on revenue strategy and pricing for all hotels in the portfolio and supervises two additional corporate revenue managers.

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.