Best Western Names John L. Kelly as 2022 Board Chairman

Best Western Hotels & Resorts’ board of directors recently elected John L. Kelly as board chairman for 2022. Kelly, who previously served as vice chairman of the board of directors, brings decades of hospitality experience and 28 years of Best Western ownership to his role as chairman. Kelly was elected to the board of directors in 2016 to represent the interests of hotel owners in District V which includes Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi.

“John has been a trusted member of our organization for close to three decades and I believe he will deliver tremendous value as we embark on a new chapter for our organization,” said Larry Cuculic, Best Western Hotels & Resorts president and CEO. “Our future together is ours to make, and I look forward to working alongside John and his colleagues on the board of directors as we continue to grow the Best Western brand, deliver industry-leading customer care to our guests and drive superior revenue to our hoteliers.”

Kelly owns and operates the Best Western Plus Yukon in Yukon, OK, which has achieved nine perfect scores in the past nine years. The property has also received numerous accolades from Best Western Hotels & Resorts including eight consecutive outstanding quality awards and four MK Guertin Awards.

During his time as a Best Western owner, Kelly has served in numerous leadership roles for the brand, receiving the All-Star Governor Award in 2007 and 2011.