Our Leadership
CEO | Henry Patel
Henry Patel is CEO of TAJ Hospitality Management. For more than 40 years, Henry has been immersed in the hotel industry, as both a hotel owner-operator and as an industry supplier.
CEO | Henry Patel
Henry Patel is CEO of TAJ Hospitality Management. Henry and his wife, Neeta Patel, co-founded TAJ Hospitality Management. For more than 40 years, Henry has been immersed in the hotel industry, as both a hotel owner-operator and as an industry supplier. As CEO, Henry directs all company operations from financial management to hotel development and construction. Henry contributes depth of experience and keen business sense to our team. He is also founder and CEO of Prem Sales, LLC, an industry-leading seller and manufacturer of PTAC units. Henry holds his electrical engineering degree from Texas Tech University, and is highly active as a leader in the Lubbock community, including as a member of the Lubbock Downtown Tax Increment Financing committee.
Vice President, Sales & Revenue Strategy | Matt Teck
Vice Present, Sales & Revenue Strategy | Matt Tech
Matt Teck is responsible for leading all sales, marketing, and revenue management initiatives. Matt also advises ownership on acquisitions and new developments. Matt is an experienced sales leader with over 15 years of experience. He has held various positions throughout the Hospitality industry including Director of Sales & Marketing, Task Force Sales Manager, Opening Director of Sales, and Area Director of Sales. He is a well-respected industry leader known for his ability to create and maintain strategic partnerships, as well as building authentic culture within the teams he leads. Throughout his career, Matt has served on many industry boards and councils such as Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Missouri Board of Directors and Lubbock Hotel Motel Association.
Controller | Niraj Patel
Controller | Niraj Patel
Niraj Patel leads the accounting functions for TAJ Hospitality Management, using a unique combination of analytical-thinking and people skills. Niraj oversees the processes for daily management of accounts receivable and accounts payable, as well as assists in managing all checking accounts for the business. Niraj performs internal-audit functions and maintains the integrity of internal controls and transactions. The hospitality industry and business management come naturally for Niraj. Niraj grew up in the hotel business as the son of Henry and Neeta Patel and has learned the operational aspects of hotel management from both working and living in hotels. Niraj is a licensed Doctor of Chiropractic in Texas. He graduated with his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Parker University in 2016, and his Bachelor of Science from Texas Tech University in 2013. His science and medical background provide him with developed problem-solving and procedural abilities, as well as an exceptional “bedside manner”.
Director of Operations | Aviraj Patel
Director of Operations | Aviraj Patel
As Director of Operations, Aviraj Patel is responsible for supporting the overall hotel operations including daily activities, revenue management, long-range plans, and strategic planning. Aviraj brings a proven work ethic to our company, manifested not only in his completion of both a Bachelors and Masters of Science in Electrical Engineering from Texas Tech University, but also his most recent work as part of a specialized team within Texas Instruments performing Design Validation Engineering. With a minor in Math and a Certificate in the Essentials of Business, he is well rounded in Information Systems, Organizational Behavior and Managerial Finance and Accounting. Along with his educational background, as the son of Henry and Neeta, Aviraj brings a lifelong experience with hotels to the table. He has worked every department including housekeeping, laundry, stock/inventory and front desk. In addition, he has experience with the new hotel development side of the business from blueprints to completion.
Director of Information Technology | Scott Hutchison
Director of Information Technology | Scott Hutchison
Scott Hutchison joined TAJ Hospitality Management’s team in August, 2015 as Director of Information Technology. Scott previously worked with TAJ Hospitality Management as its IT consultant. He brings to our team more than 35 years of experience in the IT and Telecom industries. Prior to joining TAJ, Scott worked at Texas Instruments’ Lubbock Semiconductor division as Site Infrastructure/Network Manager for 16 years, and at NTS Communications as Director of Information Technology for 17 years. Mr. Hutchison holds a Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering Technology from Texas Tech University.
Director of Human Resources | Beverly Riley
Director of Human Resources | Bev Riley
There are a few human resources legends in Lubbock, and Bev Riley is one of them. Bev brings approximately 30 years in human resources experience to our team, with past management roles at Texas Instruments, X-Fab, and Avero Diagnostics. She received her Bachelor’s degree from Lubbock Christian University, and is certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources and as a Society for Human Resources Management Senior Certified Professional. As the Director of Human Resources for TAJ Hospitality Management, Bev is responsible for the human resources functions for all hotels. She has been developing our human resources department and is involved in all aspects of the employee “lifecycle”.
Chief Financial Officer | Eddie Cortez
Chief Financial Officer | Eddie Cortez
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Training & Development | Pooja Patel
