C. Michael Gibson : Founder of M. Gibson Hotel Management, Inc.

Michael's experience spans 36 years in the hotel and restaurant industry. His background has been strong and adept in multi-unit management, conceptual development of hotels and free-standing theme restaurants, quality assurance programs, training cost controls, trouble shooting evaluations, and management team building.

Gibson's unique experience from being an owner/operator and a corporate executive has created a hospitality group that successfully addresses the needs of his ownership groups in a thoroughly professional manner.

He is known for his knowledge and participation as chairman of Tennessee Hotel and Lodging Association and Chairman of Tennessee Tourism Roundtable. Gibson is associated with numerous organizations in all marketing, educational and communication issues in the hospitality industry.

Fred Chambliss : President
Fred is responsible for hotel operations, financial analysis and development for M. Gibson Hotels. His previous experience includes Area Manager for Intercontinental Hotel Group and General Manager for IHG hotels located in Knoxville at Cedar Bluff, Papermill and Downtown. Fred is active with the Knoxville Tourism Alliance and is past recipient of the prestigious Tennessee Hotel Lodging Association Hotelier of the Year Award.

Candace Parkerson : Vice President, Sales and Marketing
Candace's experience includes General Manager, AGM and DOSM for IHG, Marriott, Hilton, Radisson franchised hotels in Knoxville and Atlanta. She is currently Knoxville Tourism Alliance President and Tennessee Hotel Lodging Association Board of Directors.

Alicia Bersin
Alicia has joined M. Gibson Hotels as the Ambassador to the Chief Executive Officer, Michael Gibson. Alicia’s hotel experience includes food and beverage, sales and customer service at IHG hotels located in Knoxville at Cedar Bluff and Downtown.

Other team members include Brenda Trent, Corporate Comptroller and Russell Baker, Controller for Marriott properties.