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.