Ameet Patel

President / Chief Executive Officer

Graduating from the University of Kentucky with degrees in Accounting, Finance, and Management – Ameet started his professional career in public accounting. He later realized that auditing the books of financial institutions and public/private companies wasn’t his passion. It was Hospitality. After some years in the industry, Ameet realized that there was a void for the next generation of hoteliers and travelers – thus THG was born!

At THG, Ameet is responsible for overseeing new construction projects and upon opening – the financial and operational aspect of every hotel in the THG portfolio.

In his spare time, Ameet enjoys traveling, volunteering, and being a foodie.

Anish Banker

Chief Financial Officer

Anish attended the University of Kentucky, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and graduated with high honors. He has several years experience in public accounting as well as internal audit experience and specializes in financial institutions, internal controls, and financial reporting.

At THG, Anish focuses on accounting and IT functions for the company. He is responsible for accounting, financial planning, and risk management strategies while providing timely insights into operational results, trends and growth drivers. In addition, Anish provides strategic financial leadership for THG’s growing hotel portfolio.

Anish enjoys spending time with his family and also has several hobbies such including: cars, cooking and sports.

Evan Sutton

Director of Operations

Evan graduated from Western Kentucky University with a degree in Biology and became a professor. After some years, Evan disagreed with the direction education was headed and ultimately changed careers.

In 2017, Evan joined one of the THG properties as a Guest Services Agent. He excelled at the position and a few short months later Evan was named the Director of Operations for THG, now overseeing multiple hotels across the THG portfolio.

Evan is a stickler for perfection and his hotels sure reflect it. THG is very lucky to have someone like Evan on board.

A natural movie-buff, Evan loves to watch movies and spend time with his 2 pups.

Jakaye Garth

Director of Sales and Revenue

Jakaye is a 2015 graduate of Morehead State University, where she received her BA in Strategic Communication. During her time at MSU, she completed an internship and employment with Morehead Tourism Commission, where her passion for tourism was ignited.

Upon returning home to Somerset and working for a local newspaper for three years, she realized again that travel and tourism is where she longed to be, and began her career with Thoroughbred Hospitality Group. At THG, she manages sales, marketing, and social media for the entire portfolio.

Outside of her job, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, teaching gymnastics, and serving her community.

Kim Jenkins

Director of Food and Drink

Kim earned an AA degree in early childhood education and went on to own a daycare center for 15 years in California.

Shortly after moving to Alabama in 2000, Kim tried her hand into the medical field first as a Dialysis Technician, then as a Dietary Manager at a Long Term Care facility where she managed the Dietary, Clinical, Therapeutic, Mechanical and F&B aspects of the facility.

The last 17 years she managed a Holiday Inn Express in Alabama but always wanted to get back into the F&B industry.

In her spare time, Kim enjoys cooking and spending time with her grandson and dogs! Kim has only lived in Kentucky for a couple of months but Is enjoying every minute of it!