Michael Heaton is President of Waterford Hotel Group and responsible for all aspects of ongoing operations for the company, including all facets of operating the managed portfolio. Additionally, he develops and maintains relationships with potential institutional, financial, and individual partners to grow the company’s management portfolio. Michael is a member of the Board of Directors for the American Hotel & Lodging Association and a past president of the Connecticut Lodging Association. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the State University of New York – Albany.