Who We Are
North Star Lodging & Development is a real estate development and management company focused on the hospitality sector. We are experts at custom ground-up hotel development projects and specialize in managing upscale select-service hotels.
An Experienced Team
We have decades of experience in:
• Hotel Operations
• Sales & Marketing
• Franchise Relations
• Financial Stewardship
• Talent Acquisition & Development
A Proven Partner
Our Focus:
• Revenue per Available Room (RevPAR)
• Market Share
• Overall Guest Satisfaction
• Expense Management (For Bottom Line Unit Profitability)
• Associate Training and Development
What We Do
Working with Premier Brands
We team up with premier brands to offer time-tested services and the best experiences to guests in innovative ways. Our long and successful history with Marriott International lets us access opportunities other companies don’t have.
Innovating in New & Exciting Ways
North Star Lodging & Development has made a name for itself, managing and developing custom properties that capitalize on their associated brand offerings. We deliver hotels with flair and features that outperform the rest.
Offering Excellent Returns & Outcomes
We are focused on profitability combined with a competitive fee structure that guarantees success for all.
Meet Our Team
David Cocco – President & Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Cocco founded North Star Lodging Management, the hotel operations arm of North Star Lodging & Development, in 2015. With many years of successfully managing Marriott hotels, he immediately had North Star Lodging Management approved by Marriott International to operate Marriott franchised hotels.
Mr. Cocco assembled the North Star Lodging Management team with some of the best managers and leaders in the industry, with whom he has worked with over the past 30 years. In his expansive career, Mr. Cocco oversaw the management of a portfolio of 15 Marriott hotels.
Decades of Experience in the Hospitality Industry
Before starting North Star Lodging Management, Mr. Cocco boasted 35 years of experience in every conceivable role in the hospitality industry, from former general manager of full-service properties to executive vice-president of hotel operations and development.
Education
Mr. Cocco holds a bachelor’s degree in hotel and restaurant management from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
Awards
With his leadership, the hotels and management garnered dozens of awards, including:
• Custom Design Hotel of the Year
• Hotel Opening of the Year
• General Manager of the Year
In 2012, Mr. Cocco and his team received the Partnership Circle Award, Marriott International’s most prestigious award, recognizing the “best of the best” franchisee with Marriott.
Expertise
As president and CEO, Mr. Cocco has led the company in overall planning and performance, with his experience in:
• Budgeting
• Sales & Marketing
• Revenue Management
• Cost Control
• Budgeting
• Sales & Marketing
Jack Macioce – Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Macioce is a financial accountant with over 15 years of experience in accounting and real estate development organizations. He is a Certified Public Accountant in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Previous Experience
Mr. Macioce is a former accounting manager with a large commercial real estate/hotel developer. He was responsible for the following:
• Overseeing General Ledger/Financial Reporting of Properties
• Participating in Lender Negotiations & Underwriting
• Producing Proforma for Large-Scale, Mixed-Use Developments
Current Responsibilities Include:
• Financial & Strategic Planning
• Lender Negotiations
• Financial Accountin
• Tax Reporting/Planning
• Corporate & Hotel Budget Development
• Forecasting
Cindy Dohmlo – Vice President of Operations
Ms. Dohmlo is considered one of the most experienced and dedicated hospitality professionals, with over 30 years of hospitality management experience.
Education
Ms. Dohmlo holds a BS in business administration from Robert Morris University.
Award
Ms. Dohmlo has been recognized numerous times for her outstanding work at multiple companies. She won Opening Hotel of the Year and was a multi-finalist for General Manager of the Year with Marriott International, along with multiple large regional management companies.
Previous Experience
Ms. Dohmlo’s previous experience includes onboarding distressed properties taken over by a hotel management company. As a task force member, she performed crucial actions, including inventory management, HR onboarding, and SOP distribution.
In her current role, Ms. Dohmlo oversees hotel operations and human resources actions in North Star Lodging Management’s portfolio, including benefits, payroll, and policy implementation. In addition, her expertise in managing P&L flow-through to maximize hotel returns is integral to each hotel’s success
Services:
• Operational Excellence
• Revenue Management
• Finance & Accounting
• Finance & Accounting
• Sales/Marketing
• Human Resources
Awards & Recognition
Fairfield Inn | Morganton
“Marriott International Announces 2021 Select Brand Award Winners”
Local Hotel Brings Home Award
Bethesda, MD—6/17/2022—On June 6th, 2022, at the virtual awards ceremony, Marriott International announced award winners for their 2020-2021 Select Brand Hotels which include Courtyard by Marriott, Fairfield by Marriott, Residence Inn by Marriott, SpringHill Suites by Marriott, and Townplace Suites by Marriott.
There were many changes to the type and quantity of awards and their required criteria due to the business disruption from the global pandemic. Awards are based on customer feedback received throughout the year, hotel performance, and individual nominations received.
The Fairfield Inn & Suites – Morganton Historic Downtown was the recipient of the prestigious 2021 Silver Circle Award. To receive this honor, the hotel must be open for a minimum of one year and consistently rank in the top 20% of the brand globally in guest satisfaction. This is an incredible accomplishment for this hotel as it opened two weeks prior to the government shutting down most businesses due to the global pandemic in March 2020.
The hotel, led by General Manager Rebecca Randolph and her team, persevered through the pandemic and provided outstanding service, exceptional and clean accommodations, and an appetizing breakfast to every guest who walked in the door.
“I am proud of the work performed and the service provided by our associates every day of the year and I am especially overjoyed today to receive this award. Our team works hard to deliver the Fairfield Inn guest promises for each and every guest. I can praise the team all day but this award, it came from our guests—it can’t be bought or altered; it is a true testament of the service being provided within these walls.” – Rebecca Randolph, General Manager of the Fairfield Inn & Suites Morganton Historic Downtown.
The Fairfield Inn & Suites – Morganton Historic Downtown is a franchisee operated by North Star Lodging Management, Inc, with a license by Marriott International and owned by Morganton Lodging Associates, LP, a real estate investment group local to the Morganton area.
Springhill Suites | Bradenton
“Marriott International Announces 2021 Select Brand Award Winners”
Local Hotel Brings Home Award
Bethesda, MD—6/23/2022—On June 6th, 2022, at the virtual awards ceremony, Marriott International announced award winners for their 2020-2021 Select Brand Hotels which include Courtyard by Marriott, Fairfield by Marriott, Residence Inn by Marriott, SpringHill Suites by Marriott, and Townplace Suites by Marriott.
The Marriott Select Brands Awards program recognizes and celebrates the outstanding achievements of hotel teams and individuals at Marriott Select Brand hotels across the globe. The awards honor top performers annually for their dedication to excellence.
There were many changes to the type and quantity of awards and their required criteria due to the business disruption from the global pandemic. Awards are based on customer feedback received throughout the year, hotel performance, and individual nominations received.
The SpringHill Suites – Bradenton Downtown/Riverfront was the recipient of the prestigious 2021 Gold Circle Award. To receive this honor, the hotel must be open for a minimum of one year and consistently rank in the top 10% of the brand globally in guest satisfaction.
“I am enormously proud of our team at SpringHill Suites Bradenton Downtown/Riverfront. 2021 was a year filled with changes for our industry and our associates remained loyal to the hotel and came to work every day with a positive outlook. Their willingness and passion to provide excellent service to our guests enable our hotel to be recognized as one of the best hotels in our brand. We are very honored and grateful to have received this award and it is a true testament to our team’s hard work and passion for what they do every day.” – Lindsay Barnhart, General Manager of the SpringHill Suites Bradenton Downtown/Riverfront
The SpringHill Suites – Bradenton Downtown/Riverfront is a franchisee operated by North Star Lodging Management, with a license by Marriott International and owned by Players Point, LLC.