Noble House Hotels & Resorts is undergoing a change in leadership.
CEO Jake Donoghue is retiring after serving the company since its start in 1981 alongside founder and Chairman Pat Colee, according to a news release. Effective immediately, Jamie Colee, president of development, will step into the role of CEO. Chief Accounting Officer Janette Ament has been promoted to chief financial officer.
Kirkland, Washington-based Noble House is a family-owned, hotel ownership and management company with a portfolio of 25 boutique, luxury and upscale resorts across the U.S.
“We continue face some challenging times for our industry but also a period of exciting growth and development at Noble House Hotels & Resorts," Donoghue said in the release. "I am confident that both Jamie and Janette will continue to do great things and to lead this company to new heights in their respective roles."
Jamie Colee has worked at Noble House since 1993, taking on various roles over the following 30 years, gaining experience in operations, investment analysis and oversight of capital spending and renovations. He led the efforts to rebuild Little Palm Island Resort & Spa in Little Torch Key, Florida, following Hurricane Irma.
“I am thrilled to take on this new role as CEO of Noble House Hotels & Resorts,” Jamie Colee said in the release. “Starting off my career within the business my family began over 40 years ago and now assuming the CEO title is an incredible honor, and one that I don’t take lightly. I look forward to working towards the continued success of the brand alongside a talented team of professionals that keep Noble House at the forefront of the hospitality space.”
Ament has more than 35 years of experience in hotel operations and development. She will oversee the company’s finances, lender and treasury management, strategic planning and operations as well as corporate tax and hotel financial reporting.
“After an incredible number of years working with Noble House Hotels & Resorts, I am honored and grateful to move into the CFO position,” Ament said in the release. “I look forward to working alongside our visionary leadership team to accomplish our financial goals and continue the growth of our existing portfolio.”