Mark Randolph-Owner/ New Development

Mark started in the hotel business 14 years ago. He began his career in the Hospitality Industry beginning in 1994 when he opened his first hotel in Southeast Kansas. He has primarily focused on the operation and development of limited service and extended stay hotels. Mark has been involved in every aspect of the industry, from construction & developing to the daily hotel management, including training staff in all departments.  During his 14 years of service he has developed and operated hotels in 6 states, including Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Tennessee, and Illinois. In 2004  Mark co-founded Premier Management, Inc. and now currently owns and manages 8 properties, with 2 under construction. Mark has operated under major flags that includes Marriott, Intercontinental Hotel Group, Choice, Cendant and Wyndham as well as independent Boutique hotels. Mark's primary responsibilities with PMI are to focus on new developments, acquisitions, negotiate contracts, as well as assist in the daily operations.



Mike VanStavern-Owner/ New Development

Mike started in the hotel business after graduating from Drury University, with a degree in Accounting, 16 years ago.  Mike moved to Farmington, with his wife Kim, to open their first hotel in 1994.   During his 16 years of service he has developed and operated hotels in 6 states, including Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Tennessee, and Illinois and has operated under major flags that includes Marriott, Intercontinental Hotel Group, Choice, Cendant, Wyndham as well as independent Boutique hotels.  In 2004 he co-founded Premier Management, Inc., his wife Kim, and business partner Mark Randolph.  They currently own and manage 8 properties, with 2 under construction.  Mike continues to focus on new developments, negotiate contracts, as well as the daily operations of PMI.



Kim VanStavern-Owner/ Operations

Kim is a graduate of the University of Arkansas, with a degree in Business Administration. She started with the company 14 years ago, when she married Mike and moved to Farmington, Mo to open their first hotel.  For the next ten years they built, owned, and operated various brands of hotels in six states.  During her 14 years of service Kim has been involved in all aspects of hotel operations, from ground up construction to daily management.  In 2004 she co-founded Premier Management, Inc.  Together with husband Mike, and business partner Mark, they currently own and manage 8 properties, with 2 under construction.   Kim is currently involved in the daily operations of PMI, as well as the design and opening of new properties.



Gregory Stauffer- Regional Operations Manager

Gregory joined PMI in May 2007 as the Regional Operations Manager.  He is a 1990 graduate of Michigan State University where he received a Bachelor of Sciences degree.  In addition, Gregory has completed graduate work in relationship and organziational management, psychology, and accounting.  He completed his degree from MSU in only three years.  Having managed properties throughout Michigan, New Mexico, Kentucky and Virginia Gregory has experience with every major franchisor and hotel style.  From city center properties to Ocean Front Resorts, he has been at the front of the battle leading his team to success at every stop.

Gregory is responsible for the day to day operations of each managed property including establishing procedures, policies, and budgets.  He works closely with each General Manager to ensure that all properties excel utilizing the PMI formula for success.



Nancy Lowe-Controller

Nancy started in the hospitality industry in 1998 where she began her career as a desk clerk working for the VanStavern’s at their Farmington, MO. location. During her 10 years of service Nancy has been involved in all aspects of hotel operations for the VanStavern’s. In 2004 Nancy assisted in establishing the new company, Premier Management, Inc, where she holds her current position with the company as the Controller. She is currently involved in the new development of properties in the ordering of the FF&E, OSE, and delivery schedules for those new locations.






Lori Harris-Controller

Lori joined the PMI group in August 2007, she came to the company with a degree in Business Management and a Certificate in Micro Computers from Mineral Area College.  Lori also brought  with her to the company 10 years of experience in Accounts Payable, Payroll and Accounts Receivable.  Her duties also include Accounts Payable, Payroll and Accounts Receivable along with assisting Nancy, Greg and the owners with all needed areas of the business.