Ricky Raman is the Chief Operating Officer for PeachState Hospitality, where he is responsible for overall strategy and execution of the management, asset management, and development divisions of the company. Most recently, Ricky served as Vice President of Growth Management for PeachState Hospitality where he was responsible for creating and executing change management strategies to ensure their growth is aligned with the company’s vision, mission, and culture. Prior to joining PeachState Hospitality, Ricky was with Marriott International for 5 and a half years in the Americas division, on the Owner & Franchise Services team focusing on Marriott Select and Longer Stay Brands. Ricky is a member of the Atlanta Hospitality Alliance and the Georgia Hotel & Lodging Association and is a routine speaker at various conferences within the hospitality industry.  He holds Bachelor of Science degrees in Business Administration and Finance from Mercer University and an MBA from The Terry College of Business of the University of Georgia with a focus on Real Estate Investment.