Tim O'Reilly - Chief Executive Officer

In addition to his role as Chief Executive Officer of O’Reilly Hospitality Management, LLC (OHM), Tim has practiced law in Springfield, Missouri since 1995, and has represented many clients in various industries including the hospitality, franchise negotiations, real estate transactions, civil litigation, human resource, and employment issues, and financing transactions and work out agreements with banks and lenders. Mr. O’Reilly additionally continues in his capacity as Of Counsel at the law firm of O’Reilly & Preston, LLC, which he helped form in 1999.

As a hotel, restaurant, and entertainment venue developer, operator and owner, Tim is charged with oversight and control of due diligence, real estate, acquisition, concept development or franchise acquisition, conversion/construction, operations, and human resources framework for OHM properties under the Hilton, Marriott, Choice, and IHG flags including marquee and unique properties such as the Yellowstone Valley Lodge in Livingston, Montana, notable Public Private Partnership projects such as the LEED-certified Embassy Suites & Denton Convention Center, Embassy Suites Jonesboro & Red Wolf Convention Center, and the Delta by Marriott & Wichita Falls Convention Center, and LEED certified Cambria Hotels in Plano, TX, Phoenix, AZ, Omaha, NE, Louisville, KY and Copper Mountain, CO, and many others. A Missourian Award recipient in 2017, O’Reilly has successfully driven the company to annual revenues of over $100MM while leading his team to numerous industry awards in the areas of guest service, sustainability, community outreach, design & construction, and operations excellence, including the prestigious Connie Award for the Denton Embassy Suites 2021 and 2019, Houlihan’s Franchisee Marketer of the Year in 2010, IHG Renovation Award 2010, Springfield Business Journal Economic Impact Award 2011 & 2018, multiple Care Cup and other awards with Doubletree by Hilton. Tim also received the Tony Fraga Visionary Leadership Award in 2023 from Choice Hotels International for his leadership in sustainable development.

Mr. O’Reilly graduated from Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri in 1990 with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics with emphasis in English and Political Science, where he received the Presidential Scholarship and was a 4-year letterman and team captain on the Blue Jays Basketball team. Also, he graduated with a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law in 1994. Tim is a 6-time finisher of the Leadville 100 Mountain Bike Race and also serves as a director of Encore Bank based in Little Rock, Arkansas. He resides in Springfield, Missouri with his wife Brooke where they look forward to visits by their four wonderful children Alec, Charlie, Liam, and Grace.

Darren Harralson - Chief Operating Officer

As COO, Darren oversees multiple properties within the company portfolio, assists in new development projects, hires and trains senior management staff, and implements OHM and brand processes and procedures to ensure profitability while creating exceptional guest experiences.

Darren joined O’Reilly Hospitality Management, LLC in 2012 and has over 30 years of industry experience with major hospitality companies which include Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Marriott International, Choice Hotels International, InterContinental Hotels, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts, and Drury Hotels.

Darren enjoys sharing his experiences with others, presenting to numerous professional and educational organizations on topics ranging from hospitality operations to ethical leadership. He has a longstanding commitment to community, serving on professional boards and associations, and has volunteered countless hours to charitable organizations including Champions Committed to Kids, Isabel’s House Crisis Nursery, Habitat for Humanity, Ozarks Food Harvest, Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks, St. Jude Children’s Hospital, Ozarks Water Watch, The Kitchen Foundation and many more.

Darren grew up on a rural farm in Willard, MO, and enjoys hunting, fishing, and spending time in the great outdoors. The best times are spent with his wonderful wife Holly, and his three amazing sons and their growing families.  He is especially proud of the newest title on his resume: Papa!   

Courtney Brown - Director of Accounting

   Ms. Brown is the Director of Accounting and has over 10 years’ experience in public accounting working closely with both business and individual clients. She has developed skills and efficiency to complete diverse accounting and payroll engagements on time and on budget, particularly in the hospitality industry.

   Ms. Brown also brings extensive experience with tax planning and accounting software issues and implementation. She is very experienced in business valuation engagements, litigation support, trust and estate taxation and planning, payroll tax returns, compilation and review engagements, and staff training. Ms. Brown has been instrumental in the development of an extremely efficient and effective hospitality accounting, payroll, and reporting system both internally and for our third party clients.

Ronda Smith - Corporate Director of Sales & Marketing

Ronda Smith, Corporate Director of Sales & Marketing, is responsible for driving top-line sales.

Ronda joined O’Reilly hospitality in 2016, prior to that she spent 13 years with john Q. Hammons hotels as a Director of Sales and Regional Director of Sales where she played an integral role in exceeding sales goals and achieving budgets. Upon completing her studies in hotel restaurant management at the University of Denver, Ronda has over 30 years of experience and is very passionate about training and coaching to ensure our teams are delivering the best results for our investors.

Ronda loves spending time with family, camping, playing pickleball, and reading.

"When one has a grateful heart, life is so beautiful." - Roy T. Bennett

Kirk Baumann - Director of Marketing & eCommerce

Kirk is an experienced communications leader, creative storyteller, and avid fan of enhancing the customer experience. As Director, he leads and works alongside an extraordinary team of laser-focused humans with game-changing goals. His team proudly provides our hotel, restaurant, retail, and entertainment partners with marketing and e-commerce strategies that drive revenue as they delight, inform, educate, and inspire.

Prior to OHM, Kirk served as a career and leadership expert in the nonprofit space. Recognized globally, Kirk has helped launch thousands of careers for young leaders and thrives on building lasting relationships. His communications career spans 20+ years and includes work with some of the world's most admired companies such as Walmart, Unilever, and PepsiCo.

When asked "Star Wars or Star Trek?" Kirk will answer BOTH! (Maybe it's the name.) He enjoys geeking out at the movies with friends and spending time with his beautiful wife and kids. Family movie night is a weekly staple in the Baumann household! Kirk is an eternal optimist, encourager of people, storyteller, and connector of dots. He brings energy and enthusiasm to all he does. And Dad jokes...he brings those too.

Kristin Marquess, CPA - Director of Development Accounting & Support

Laura Klouw - Director of Human Resources

Laura Klouw is the Director of Human Resources and is passionate about guiding people to achieve their best, and exceed their career goals.  She leads a fantastic team of HR professionals who are driven to provide the best guidance and support to our teams. 

Laura earned her Bachelor’s degree in Business, with an emphasis in Human Resources from Georgia Southern University, and holds certification as a Senior Certified Professional through SHRM. She brings over 20 years of Human Resources experience to her role.  Prior to joining O’Reilly Hospitality Management, Laura was the Director of Human Resources for Travel and Leisure for 14 years, working in Branson, MO, Steamboat Springs, CO, and Phoenix, AZ.  Laura joined OHM in 2022, returning to Missouri to be close to family and friends. 

Laura loves playing pickleball and rarely passes up an opportunity to pick up a game!  She loves anything outdoors and enjoys time in the summer on Table Rock Lake, boating, paddleboarding and fishing with her husband.    She and her husband have three amazing children and a chocolate lab. 

Dathan Atchison - Senior Regional Director of Operations & Development Support

Miranda Comer - Regional Director of Operations

Miranda joined the company in 2013 and has 20 years of hospitality experience. She has held several roles with OHM as an Area General Manager and Financial Analyst, before assuming her current role. As a Regional Director of Operations, Miranda supports hotel general managers and their teams in all operational aspects. She practices leading by example and remaining engaged in day-to-day operations as an advisor. Over the past several years Miranda has trained new leaders in the company’s culture which has a deep focus on sustainability and community outreach. She is passionate about taking care of the planet, and helping our properties establish a plan to give back to their communities across the United States.

A Southwest Missouri native, Miranda graduated from Missouri State University with a B.S. in Hospitality and Restaurant Administration. Her tenure with O’Reilly Hospitality Management began as the General Manager of the TownePlace Suites by Marriott in Joplin, MO. Under her leadership, in 2016 TownePlace Suites Joplin won the TownePlace Suites Community Service Hotel of the Year, and the following year Miranda received the TownePlace Suites Diamond General Manager Award from Marriott International. Miranda has served on the Joplin Convention and Visitors Bureau Advisory Board and Missouri Travel Alliance Board of Directors. Miranda has also worked with Choice Hotels International, InterContinental Hotel Group, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Drury Hotels, and John Q. Hammons Hotels.

Miranda grew up on a farm in Southwest Missouri, and after a few years of “city-life” returned to her roots. She enjoys spending time with her family and animals, enjoying peace and quiet outdoors, and finding new concerts to attend.

Steve Meilinger - Regional Director of Food, Beverage and Retail Operations

Chef Steve helps guide and the food and beverage leadership of OHM to ensure we are always producing a delicious and enticing experience, delivering a top level of guest service and encouraging continuous creativity and “fun factor” of the team. Chef Steve directly oversees a portfolio of restaurants, eatertainment venues and retail beverage centers. He also assists in the design of new construction and retrofitting of kitchens and restaurants, catering and menu creation, as well as guiding OHM’s food and beverage teams to profitability.

Prior to joining O’Reilly Hospitality Management in 2017, Chef Steve has worked with many Restaurant and Hospitality companies including Marshal Fields and the Walnut Room of Chicago, Pyramid Hotel Group, and John Q. Hammons Hotels and Resorts. During his he has gained experience with Hilton Hotels and Resorts, Marriott Hotels and Resorts, Radisson Hotels Americas, and Choice Hotels.

During the ample free time of a chef, he is an avid movie fan, lover of all ethnic foods, close friend of bourbons and fine cigars. As a Chicago native and currently residing in the DFW area of Texas, Chef Steve loves to sneak in short trips back home or to new new destinations with his patient wife and three children (when their very full extra-curricular activities allow).

David McDermott - Director of Information Technology

David is a great resource to O’Reilly Hospitality Management, LLC (OHM) in the area of Information Technology. He oversees the IT needs for existing and future properties. David also works with the management team to create budgets for the properties and works throughout the year assisting the properties in getting projects completed.

For nearly 20 years David has excelled the field of IT with over half of that time working in the hospitality industry. He has worked with most major brands of hotels and is passionate about helping the properties achieve their goals and to provide an outstanding guest experience to the customers.

For the 10 years prior to joining OHM in late 2012, David served as the IT Project Manager for John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts. He lives with his family in Springfield, Missouri and enjoys spending time with his family and friends, reading and bicycling

Steve Minton - Director of Architecture & Construction

Steve Minton is in charge of the design and development of new OHM properties. He oversees new property development from initial feasibility studies to concept and design documents, through construction administration and post-occupancy close out.

Steve has been responsible for the overall coordination and execution of $2.5 billion in hotel, restaurant and convention center projects during the last 25 years.

A licensed architect with 36 years total experience, he has been involved in over 200 completed projects, including 80 hotels. Overseeing the work of a team of professionals, including architects, engineers, project managers, interior designers and special consultants, he is dedicated to producing creative and functional solutions.

Prior to joining the OHM team, he served as Executive Vice President of Architecture & Construction for John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts from 1985 to 2010. Steve has served on the Springfield City Environmental Advisory Board, the Springfield Family YMCA Board of Directors & Building Committee, the Marriott Residence Inn Advisory Board, has been an Adjunct Professor at the Drury College School of Architecture and is a member of the American Institute of Architects.

Bill George - Director of Renovations, Procurement & Special Projects

Joining OHM in 2018, Bill previously had built a career of over thirty years on the design and construction side of hospitality. He served as Vice President with Sage Hospitality, Chatham Lodging, and John Q Hammons, overseeing the planning and implementation of each portfolio’s capital plan. Bill is continuing that focus with OHM while leading a team managing the procurement and completion of extensive renovations of the company's assets. Obtaining a degree in Architecture from the University of Texas in Arlington, Bill will stress that while he considers his education and time spent in the office of HKS Architects important, it is the relationships he has built within this industry he values most.

If you are looking for Bill on the weekends, he and his wife will most likely be traveling to a college sporting event or spending time with his family on an outdoor adventure.

Kerrie Van Sickle - Regional Director of Sales & Public Relations

Kerrie Van Sickle joined O’Reilly Hospitality Management in 2016 and currently serves as Regional Director of Sales and Public Relations.

Kerrie assists the Director of Corporate Sales in the oversight and coordination of multiple sales teams to implement effective sales processes, with her regional focus on properties in Missouri, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. Kerrie thrives in building strong relationships and driving team success in alignment with the interests of the company.

A native of the area, Kerrie gained her bachelor’s degree in hospitality management from Missouri State University. Prior to joining OHM, she held sales positions with upscale resort properties including Big Cedar Lodge, John Q. Hammons Properties, Disney Resorts, and Silverado Resort in Napa Valley. As a 30-year veteran of the hospitality industry, Kerrie has a vast background in creating standards and executing training programs for sales development.
In addition to her sales responsibilities, Kerrie supports OHM’s community and philanthropic partnerships.

With a passion for the community, Kerrie works directly with numerous strategic and charitable organizations and currently serves on the board of the Kitchen Foundation.
During free time, Kerrie will be found outside hiking, kayaking, or enjoying live music, and spending time with her family and the family dog, Freddie Mercury.

Brian Inman - General Manager & Director of Culture

Brian currently serves as the General Manager of the Embassy Suites by Hilton and Red Wolf Convention Center in Jonesboro, AR.  Previous leadership roles with OHM include Area Director of Operations and Culture and General Manager of the Holiday Inn Express at Moon Town Crossing, and opening GM for BigShots Golf Springfield, MO. Prior to BigShots Golf, Brian served as GM of the award-winning DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton in Springfield, MO for 10 years.

Brian is a Member of the Executive Committee helping to guide the direction of O’Reilly Hospitality Management, LLC since the development of the Team in 2012 and continues to be a major contributor to the culture of the company.

A third Generation Hotelier with his father and grandfather owning two hotels and a steakhouse in the Southeast Missouri area called the Long Horn Motel and Steakhouse in Cherokee Pass and the Tower Motel in the Poplar Buff, Missouri area, he brings 40 years of experience to the team.  Prior to OHM, Brian spent 27 years working for former Springfield, Missouri-based Hotel Company John Q. Hammons Hotels, opening over 25 Embassy Suites by Hilton and Renaissance by Marriott Hotels across the United States. During his tenure, Brian has received many awards including General Manager of the Year for DoubleTree Hotels in 2015, Volunteer of the year for Missouri State University in 2019 and received the 2^nd highest Award for the State of Missouri for a non-military citizen for the “Silent Hero Award” for the commitment of Volunteering in the State of Missouri. Brian has served as President of the Missouri State Hospitality Leadership Advisory Board, President of the Hotel Lodging Association and Vice President of the North Springfield Betterment Foundation Board and Chair of the MS Society of the Ozarks.

Brian is an avid cyclist and has been cycling across the United States, participating in Bike MS 150 for 23 years along with participating and volunteering for numerous Cycling Charity Events across the Midwest and Texas. Brian and his wife have 2 daughters and 2 grandchildren.  

Jeff Powell - Director of Internal Audit

Jeff serves as Director of Internal Audit with the primary focus of ensuring internal controls are in place across the organization and operational risks are minimized. He assists other OHM leaders in establishing effective standard operating procedures to support consistent and efficient operations.

Jeff has a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of Arkansas and has over 30 years of experience in Internal Audit which includes long tenures with Nestle, Comcast, and an additional ten years with other hospitality companies similar to OHM.

He was born and raised in Hot Springs, Arkansas, and loves going back as often as he can to see family and friends. He played trombone through college and was in the Razorback Band and Jazz ensemble. While in college he played in five bowl games and four NCAA basketball tournaments. After college, he has lived coast to coast including Dallas, Atlanta, Little Rock, St. Louis, Los Angeles, Albuquerque, and Denver. Free time consists of travel as often as possible - especially cruising and week-long road trips. Jeff follows all college sports religiously which includes any sport at the University of Arkansas and the NFL. Diehard Razorback fan along with the Dallas Cowboys, Buffalo Bills, and Chicago Cubs.