ATLANTA–Peachtree Group (“Peachtree”) today announced the promotion of Steve Mackenzie to executive vice president of hotel operations in the firm’s hospitality management division. In his expanded role, Mackenzie will assume a central role overseeing Peachtree’s hotel portfolio financial performance while ensuring franchise procedures, regulations and standards are adhered to while growing company culture and teams.

“Steve has been instrumental in the exceptional growth and results of our hospitality management portfolio over the past six years,” said Vickie Callahan, president of Peachtree’s hospitality management division. “His leadership will continue to guide the team as we grow our portfolio.”

With twenty-five-plus years of hospitality experience, Mackenzie most recently served as area director for Hilton Worldwide, where he provided operational oversight of company-managed properties in Florida, which includes Embassy Suites, Hilton Garden Inn, Homewood and Hamptons. He has held multiple industry operational roles, including vice president of operations with Harris Hotel Group and area general manager with Greenpark Management. He has overseen multiple award-winning Hilton properties, winning such accolades as Full-Service Hotel of the Year, Circle of Excellence, the Lighthouse Award and the Connie.

“Peachtree has an aggressive appetite for growth, and I cannot wait to expand my role and continue to build the brand and the portfolio,” Mackenzie said.