In his capacity as Corporate Director of Information & Technology, Fekade is responsible for procurement, installation, maintenance and support of computer networks and information systems for all Donohoe Hospitality managed properties. With over 30 years in the hotel industry, Fekade began his career in a full-service hotel working in various restaurant positions, including Assistant Restaurant Manager of a $6M food service operation.

Fekade utilized his organizational talents in managing multiple hotel capital improvement projects totaling $5M and in 2001, as Director of Information and Technology, he oversaw all technology systems for a full-service hotel with over $30M in annual revenues. Fekade also worked in corporate positions that included technology helpdesk oversight, website design and maintenance, and procurement of corporate and property-level technology and communications systems. Fekade holds a BS in Mathematics from the University of Maryland and is trained in Microsoft operating and Novell Network Systems as well as Hilton, Marriott and IHG property level IT systems.