Choice Hotels International, Inc. announced that it has promoted Judd Wadholm to Senior Vice President and General Manager, Core Brands. A nearly 17-year veteran of Choice Hotels International and Radisson Americas, Mr. Wadholm is now charged with driving the growth and performance of the company's nine upper midscale, midscale, and economy brands in the U.S. market, which as of the end of 2023 consist of 5,500 hotels. Most recently, Mr. Wadholm served as Vice President, Managed Hotels Americas.

Mr. Wadholm joined Choice in 2022 and previously held leadership roles in operations, owner relations, and finance with Radisson Americas and its predecessors. He holds a Master of Business Administration from St. Cloud State University and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the University of North Dakota.