MERRILLVILLE, Indiana—White Lodging introduced that Jason Druso has rejoined the corporate as its latest regional vp. Druso joins the corporate’s operations management workforce and can oversee a portfolio of White Lodging motels and eating places throughout the nation.
Druso labored for White Lodging from 2015 till early 2025. His most up-to-date function at White Lodging was as vp of meals and beverage, and previous to that, he served as vp of eating places.
In 10 years, Druso helped develop and open greater than 50 independently branded, scratch kitchen restaurant and bar ideas, in addition to White Lodging’s analysis and improvement check kitchen.
“Jason was a major affect on White Lodging’s transformation of our F&B operations over the past 10 years, which has now change into a major differentiator for our homeowners,” stated Chris Anderson, chief working officer. “Jason has a background excellent for our city and life-style motels and eating places, together with a demonstrated observe report of constant enhancements throughout high quality, visitor satisfaction, and operational effectivity.”
“White Lodging’s portfolio breadth and operations self-discipline has at all times impressed me to be my finest,” stated Druso. “I’m excited to be part of White Lodging’s continued development and additional make an imprint on the corporate’s industry-leading repute.”
Earlier than becoming a member of White Lodging, Druso labored for Winegardner & Hammons. Previous to Winegardner & Hammons, he labored in administration positions throughout a number of steakhouses. Druso additionally spent a number of years as a restaurant advisor and entrepreneur.