Joe joined M. Gibson Hotels in 2012 with a 20 year track record of experience in the Hotel, Restaurant and Hospitality industry. After attending the University of Tennessee Hotel Restaurant Management Program, he began his career in the hospitality industry and gained a variety of experiences within the hotel, restaurant and banquet/catering fields.

Throughout his career, Joe has held numerous positions in the hospitality industry, each with new challenges and increasing responsibilities, including owner and operator of Pasta Trio, a successful restaurant in downtown Knoxville, Food and Beverage Director for the Knoxville Marriott and Holiday Inn World’s Fair Park in Downtown Knoxville, and as a commercial Realtor and business broker specializing in Hotel, Restaurant and Gas Station sales.

He first joined Gibson Hotel Management & Development, Inc. as the General Manger for the La Quinta Inn and Suites in Sevierville, TN. After overseeing a successful renovation of this property, he was promoted to General Manager of the SpringHill Suites by Marriott in Pigeon Forge. Recently, Joe has assumed the role of Area Manager in addition to his current position at the SpringHill Suites. His added duties include directly overseeing the operations for four premium branded award winning hotels.