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John M.
Taffin had been Executive Vice President of Hotel Operations for Red Lion Hotels Corp.
since September 2003 and served as Executive Vice President of Acquisitions and Development until October 31, 2008.
He joined Red Lion Hotels in 1995 and was Regional Manager from November 1995 to July 1997 and Vice President of Hotel Operations from August 1997 to September 2002.
From August 2002 to August 2003, Mr. Taffin was Managing Partner of Yogo Inn of Lewistown, Inc. He started his hospitality industry career with Red Lion Hotels in 1982.
From 1982 to 1986, Mr. Taffin held various mid-management positions at Red Lion Hotels in Idaho, Washington and Oregon.
He was promoted to General Manager of Red Lion Hotels in 1986.
Mr. Taffin was appointed by the governor of the state of Washington to the Washington State Tourism Commission in 2007.
He served as President of the Washington State Hotel and Lodging Association and a Director of the Spokane Public Facilities District, the Spokane Lodging Tax Advisory Committee and the Washington State Tourism Advisory Committee.
Former positions of John M. Taffin
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Red Lion Hotels Corp. /Old/
 Red Lion Hotels Corp. /Old/ Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Red Lion Hotels Corp. owns and operates hotels. It is a hospitality and leisure company. The company operates three divisions, which include red lion, westcoast hotels and ticketswest services. It provides caring services, event ticket distribution services, promotes & presents entertainment events, comfortable accommodations and catering services. The company was founded in 1937 and is located in Spokane, WA | Chief Operating Officer | 2008-11-10 |
| RED LION HOTELS CORPORATION | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2008-09-30 |
WestCoast Hospitality Corp.
 WestCoast Hospitality Corp. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services WestCoast Hospitality Corporation is a hospitality and leisure company primarily engaged in the ownership, management, development and franchising of mid-scale, full service hotels under its WestCoast® and Red Lion® brands. | Chief Operating Officer | 2005-09-22 |
| Yogo Inn of Lewistown, Inc. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2003-07-31 |
| The Washington State Hotel & Lodging Association | President | - |
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Red Lion Hotels Corp. /Old/
Red Lion Hotels Corp. /Old/ Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Red Lion Hotels Corp. owns and operates hotels. It is a hospitality and leisure company. The company operates three divisions, which include red lion, westcoast hotels and ticketswest services. It provides caring services, event ticket distribution services, promotes & presents entertainment events, comfortable accommodations and catering services. The company was founded in 1937 and is located in Spokane, WA | Consumer Services |
WestCoast Hospitality Corp.
WestCoast Hospitality Corp. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services WestCoast Hospitality Corporation is a hospitality and leisure company primarily engaged in the ownership, management, development and franchising of mid-scale, full service hotels under its WestCoast® and Red Lion® brands. | Consumer Services |
Red Lion Hotels Corp.
 Red Lion Hotels Corp. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Red Lion Hotels Corp. is a hospitality and leisure company, which engages in franchising, management, and ownership of hotel properties. It operates through the Company Operated Hotel and Franchised Hotels segments. The Company Operated Hotel segment comprises guest room rentals; and food and beverage offerings at owned and leased hotels. The Franchised Hotels segment involves in licensing its brands to franchisees and includes reservation system, guest loyalty program, national and regional sales, revenue management tools, quality inspections, advertising, and brand standards. The company was founded in 1937 and is headquartered in Newton, MA. | Consumer Services |
| The Washington State Hotel & Lodging Association | |
| Yogo Inn of Lewistown, Inc. |
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