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Q&A

MEET

Jana Joplin
Johnson
How did you become involved in NEWH?

I was approached by a local design rep who was wanting to get a group started. Memphis
needed a hospitality-focused networking group, and having been involved in the past with
IIDA, CSI, and AIA, I knew we needed to get something going and build momentum. We had
a great group of people who were all ready to pitch in to get our regional group started. The
support and volunteers have been outstanding!

What has NEWH done for you, both personally and professionally?

NEWH has helped me get back into networking with hospitality professionals. In my
previous role, I worked for the U.S. Navy building their worldwide lodging program and I
traveled extensively, so I felt a bit isolated. This opportunity has given me a chance to get
back in touch with my local contacts.

What are you most looking forward to in your role with NEWH?

Steering chair of the Memphis/
Mid-South region and senior
tenant services manager, Poag
Shopping Centers

We have already had three great events in Memphis thus far and I have been so impressed
with the energy and enthusiasm. I am really looking forward to planning our end-of-the-year
event and seeing what kind of creative ideas we get.

Tell us a bit about your company and what's new.

We develop and manage Lifestyle Centers, which are a more modern version of a shopping
mall. We integrate retail, restaurants, hotels, apartments, and other facilities into one
community. We have recently gotten more involved with the development of more hotels
adjacent to the retail/restaurant facilities.

What is your business outlook for the next year or two?

We are starting to see a growing trend with more service-related entities moving into our
centers. Hospitality and apartment development within retail centers is on the rise as
well. We are also developing properties with outdoor activities such as fountains, splash
parks, outdoor firepits, outdoor movie screens etc., to make our lifestyle centers more of a
destination rather than just a simple shopping outing.

Latest (personal) travel highlight or plan?

When I worked with the U.S. Navy I had the opportunity to travel the world. My favorite
trip was to Singapore (although the flight is almost unbearable). The energy levels are just
amazing. The food type is universal-a little bit of everything-as is the design. It is like a
true melting pot.

When you aren't working or at an NEWH event, where can we find you?

I love kayaking, fishing, and spending as much time as possible on the water or at the beach.
I am also an artist and, on bad weather days, you will find me in front of a canvas ready to
paint my next piece. Finding time to truly relax is the key to keeping yourself balanced. ❙❘❚

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Newh - Winter 2018
Contents
Guest Perspective
Who’s Who
News
Conference Roundup
Have You Seen?
Scholarships
Sustainability
Q&A: Gretchen Gilbertson
Q&A: Jana Joplin Johnson
Q&A: Jennifer Delmas
On The Cover
PROJECT: 49th Parallel Coffee
PROJECT: Elizabeth Hotel
PROJECT: AC Hotel Dallas by the Galleria
PROJECT: ION City Hotel
Chapter Highlights
Save The Date
New Members
Partner Profiles
Ad Index
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